CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIPS

Published on Dec 05, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIPS

a conversation with elijah fellowship

WHEN I WAS YOUR AGE...

OVERVIEW

  • Should I date?
  • Whom should I date?
  • How should I date?
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What is dating?

what do you consider to be dating?
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should i date?

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some people should not date

  • People with gift of celibacy
  • People vulnerable to destructive relationships
  • People avoiding maturity
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the crisis of manhood

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There is confusion in our day as to what makes a man “a man.”

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“There are no guides to manhood. Not really. We try on selves – constantly. We see traits exhibited by other men and we emulate them. We learn by example and trial. We keep trying… [Manhood is] a huge topic, impossible to be definitive about, and not all our advice will work. But look, we men are always gonna do stupid stuff. It’s who we are, and how we learn.” - Esquire Magazine

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Transition from adolescent to adult to patriarch used to be clear but now the lines have become blurred

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“Men hit the eject button and hide in juvenile behavior such as video games, pornography, sports leagues, or substance abuse. Other men don’t hide in their activities – they hide in themselves. They remain silent, consistently passive, and socially awkward. Still others hide with their friends, delaying marriage or, if married avoiding connection with their wives.” - Darrin Patrick

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"Success has become defined by billfolds, ball fields, and the bedroom."

“Papa’s Missing. Things are falling apart because Papa’s gone. If Papa were here, he would fix it.” - Lucille Ball

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Our yesterdays don’t determine our tomorrows. It’s what we do in the present that counts.

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We've got to step up

men:

How to step up

  • Take responsibility
  • Take others with you
  • Take heart when you fail

whom should I date?

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on "spiritual" advice

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is their such a thing as a "soul mate?"

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The moral will of God when it comes to dating is that you date another believer.

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Within that boundary you are free to choose a mate.

You don't necessarily marry any Christian who comes along.

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Weigh the pros and cons, but the choice is up to you.

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Don't date someone you wouldn't be friends with.

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beauty is fleeting

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how important is compatibility?

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how should i date?

be straightforward

about your intentions

IS IT POSSIBLE TO "TRY TOO HARD" TO GET A DATE?

gentleman! Lady!

be a...

what does it look like TO BE

a gentleman?  a lady?
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all purity

CONDUCT RELATIONSHIPS WITH 
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creative dating

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treat them

AS A DEAR BROTHER/SISTER IN CHRIST
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Aaron Chan

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