Scripture reveals that dating is not isolated from faith—it shapes your spiritual direction, sexual purity, and the trajectory of your marriage.
Scripture on Dating
2 Corinthians 6:14
New Testament
"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do they have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?"
Amos 3:3
Old Testament
"Do two walk together unless they have agreed to do so?"
1 Thessalonians 4:3-5
New Testament
"It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control your own body in a way that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the pagans, who do not know God."
Proverbs 4:23
Old Testament
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
Ephesians 5:25-27
New Testament
"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless."
The Bottom Line
Who you date determines where you go spiritually and sexually—choose someone who is running toward Jesus, not away from Him.
Try Today
If you're dating, have one honest conversation this week about your shared faith and what sexual boundaries matter to both of you.
Prayer
Jesus invites us to bring our deepest longings to His Father in prayer (Matthew 11:28).
Father, You see my desire for love and partnership. I confess that I often want romance on my terms rather than Yours. Help me protect my heart by choosing someone who knows You, loves You, and will point me toward You—not away from You. Give me the courage to wait, the wisdom to say no to what's wrong, and the faith to trust that Your way is better than my way. Make me the kind of person worthy of the commitment I'm asking for. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read 1 Corinthians 13 and the book of Song of Solomon to see how Scripture celebrates love while calling for faithfulness and commitment.
Explore any Bible topic instantly
Search what the Bible says about anything — free, fast, and faith-first.