Studies

God and men and women

Matthew 23:25-28

Colossians 2:21-23
- Apologized for legalism
- Purity outside does not mean inside
- Stopped from people making mistakes
- Controlled and not trusting singles

Reasons
- Came from caring - singles were the victims of the love
- Sin in the singles - must stop but way was reactionary

Someone Dating ---
Fear of rejection
Had to be venerable
Broke up after 9 months

Dating relationship without advice will fail

There are some absolutes:

Purity
Ephesians 5:1-7

Treat women as sisters
1 Timothy 5:1-2
- Strong attraction is not always lust

No stumbling blocks
1 Corinthians 8:9-13
- Consider those who have a weak conscience in your actions
- Actions may not be sin but it may cause someone to stumble
- Different backgrounds - purity, family, in different situations
- Some do not see how they are affecting others sometimes
- People are around us and are watching

Checking your conscience
James 4:17
Romans 14:22-23
- Movies, concerts, lateness, speed of the relationships?
- What does your and their conscience allow?
- How do you know about the other - Ask!

Marry only Christians
1 Corinthians 7:39
- Unspiritual person usually affects the spiritual

Non-absolutes

Double dating
- Helpful
- Hopeful
- Holy
- Purity as an issue - should do double dates

Advice
- Growth comes faster with advice
- Be real - listen to what you do not want to hear

Openness
- Do not be afraid
- Can outcome

Communication
- Consider: time, how often
- Clear and honest

Physical affection
- Watch your conscience and the others as well
- Kissing

God will deal with your sin
Do not judge - will have different ideas (communicate and find a common ground)
Confess sins; if you fall and we will help you up

Have fun!