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Dating

"Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls" (Proverbs 25:28).

Dating is exciting and fun, but it also calls for a great deal of self-restraint. Check out the material below for insight into the purpose of dating as well as how Christians should conduct themselves in such a relationship.

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  • by Frank Dunkle
Hollywood may tell us we're helpless when it comes to falling in love. But the reality is we can rule over our emotions and make wise choices.
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  • by Dan Dowd
Sex sells in the popular culture, and many young Christians are buying. But outside the right context, sex brings consequences. What does the One who designed sex say on the matter?
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  • by Amanda Stiver
Do you feel stuck and lonely in the single life - worried that you’ll never find a mate? A right perspective will help - along with taking action.
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  • by Dan Dowd
Sex sells in the popular culture, and many young Christians are buying. But outside the right context, sex brings consequences. What does the One who designed sex say on the matter?
  • by Randy Stiver
In the words of Sir Winston Churchill: "Where does the family start? It starts with a young man falling in love with a girl—no superior alternative has yet been found."
  • by Amanda Stiver
The expression "friends with benefits" refers to the relationship where a guy and girl who are friends socialize, share companionship at times and have regular sex with "no strings attached".
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  • by Scott Hoefker
More and more voices in society attempt to run down marriage, claiming it's out of date and seeking to change its definition. But there's still much to be said for this relationship God instituted when He first made man and woman.
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  • by Whitney Creech
Coping with teen pregnancy is hard - premarital sex and children out of wedlock being against the purpose of marriage and family. But there is help to go forward.
  • by United Church of God
When it comes to sex, people make mistakes—both premarital and extramarital. The biblical way to cleanse one's conscience is to repent—that is, stop breaking God's law.
  • by United Church of God
Given all the confusion that exists today regarding sex, it's important for us to understand some of the most common but mistaken ideas about this subject.
  • by United Church of God
To help you establish godly standards, consider the following advice given by a panel of young Christians between the ages of 20 and 30.
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How important are your religious beliefs—to you? Would you be willing to compromise them for that "special someone"? Interfaith relationships raise especially important questions for young adults.
  • by Amanda Stiver
Why is this genre of literature so appealing to women? Is it harmless fun?
  • by David Treybig
What's the difference between lust and natural attraction? How do we control our minds when we see a beautiful girl or a handsome guy?