It's Complicated: Dating For Dummies

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ADVICE

What does the Bible have to say about dating?

Principle +

Application

Big Wheel Principle

Worship Work Relationship

Genesis 2:22 !

So Adam gave names to all cattle, to the birds of the air, and to every beast of the field. But for Adam there was not found a helper comparable to him.

If Adam was perfect why would he need help?

Relationship !

We pick based on their strengths. !

God picks based on our strengths & deficiencies!

BIG WHEEL PRINCIPLE: !

Whatever is in the lead drives your life.

Energy Principle

Relationship & Breakup Cycle

Tips for Dating7

#1 Check Your Standards

High Low Gone

Genesis 28:1 !

And Isaac called Jacob, and blessed him, and charged him, and said unto him, Thou shalt not take a wife of the daughters of Canaan.

#2 Recognize The Flags

#3 Fight The Battle

Head Smart, good job, nice car, house, good family (What about love?) !

Heart He makes me feel good. He completes me. (Love don’t buy no beans)

Jeremiah 17:9 !

The heart is desperately wicked. Who can know it?

#4 Duality of Personality

NICE in public & MEAN in private !

MEAN in public & NICE in private

#5 The Framily Test

Your family knows you… Your friends know you… Scrutiny !

Their Family/friends are a reflection

#6 Life Goals/Plans Test

Life plans Career goals Ideas of family Bucket list… !

NO PLAN = NO WAY

#7 Pray! Pray! Pray!

Philippians 4:6 !

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.