Scripture consistently calls followers of Christ to honor God and pursue holiness in all areas of life, including relationships and sexuality.
Scripture on Dating
1 Corinthians 6:18-20
New Testament
"Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies."
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
"Guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."
1 Corinthians 10:31
New Testament
"So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."
Ephesians 5:3
New Testament
"But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people."
The Bottom Line
True intimacy is found in surrendering all our desires to the one who knows us best and loves us most.
Try Today
Evaluate your current dating practices with God's standard in mind. Where do you need to exercise more self-control and honor God with your relationships?
Prayer
As Jesus said, 'Ask and it will be given to you' (Matthew 7:7).
Heavenly Father, I confess that I have not always honored You in my relationships and dating life. Forgive me for the times I've pursued my own desires instead of seeking Your best. Give me the wisdom and strength to steward my heart and body for Your glory. Help me to find true intimacy in You, and to make decisions that please You. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read 1 Corinthians 6 to explore how the Gospel transforms our sexuality.
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