Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Courting

How does someone who wants to uphold their christian values court a person of interest in today's world?  You could say, "you should meet some one at church!" This, however is not a guarantee of courtship.  In fact, you could meet someone in church and still succumb to all manners of the flesh without spiritual leading and constraint.  Temptation can feel at it's strongest when you are at your weakest point control.  Make no mistake, no one's will is stronger than temptation when you are by yourself with many opportunities.  Just look at the Biblical character, Joseph the son of Jacob.  He had authority to take care of Potiphar's house, yet Potiphar's wife tried to tempt Joseph.  Joseph, not wishing to test his own resolve, RAN away. 

There is no shame in running.  It looks funny, but better to run than to succumb.   What does this have to do with courting in today world?  Well, the idea of dating being the way to go, as in you meet up a few times at a restaurant or a movie or where ever is not necessarily a bad thing.   You have to get to know someone somehow, however the key is getting to know with the idea of marriage.  To date to be with someone is not good enough.  There needs to be a goal and if the goal is not marriage then why are you dating?  Surely such a relationship with no goal will lead to an unfortunate circumstance. 

But enough of this.  The manner by which you should court is very straight forward in practice.
1. Pray Together
2. Communicate a lot
3. Never be alone together in darkness or dim light
4. Be candid (which goes back to communication)
5. Look your best

That pretty much sums it up from my limited experience.