Courtship 101

I give God the glory for giving me the grace to bring His Word to you all. I pray that the message in this write-up minister to you like it did to me.
Jane and Jason were in a relationship. Jane, a devout Christian succored to dating Jason after he chased her for close to two years. Their relationship started and soon Jane realized she had made a wrong choice. Jason was into club hopping full time: he drank regularly. Hanging out with drug pushers and club hoppers was his way of life. Spending lavishly was the order of the day for him. Jane couldn’t tolerate these vices. Each time she warned him, he’d brush it off. He never respected her opinions but she continued staying with him. They fought and argued every single day but she thought he’d eventually change. He was irresponsible. He neglected going to church. He saw all ministers as thieves. Jane on the other hand back-slided, because as the scripture says, "can two walk together except they agree (Amos 3:3)?” She didn't join him in going to bars but she sure engaged in constant fighting, lying etc. Her prayer life weakened. Her self esteem went down the drain. She didn’t want him to leave anytime he threatened to go. She tolerated him having female friends over and whenever these friends are in town, he will forbid her from coming to his house. She kept announcing to the whole world she would marry him despite his dirty way of life. What a pity!

We all can see how foolish, unintelligent and dense Jane was. Let it not surprise you that a majority of ladies are in the same situation. You will hear them say, “I know that he’ll change once we get married.” This is a lie from the pit of hell. Jane saw fire ahead but decided to get into it, hoping that she’ll quench it once she gets there. What is she? A super fire fighter!

Courtship is the period whereby partners get to know each other deeply and intimately. Please note that the intimacy I’m referring to has nothing to do with sex-that is forbidden (Hebrews 13:4). If your partner possesses some habit that you know are dangerous, warn him or her of it. Bring to his or her attention the danger in pursuing such habit. If he or she refuses, run for your dear life. Don’t act like Jane who chose to stay-take to your heels.

Glory to God!
In My Thoughts!