The INSPIRER Issue 4 | Page 13

A guy can be so active in church and yet be a serial womanizer so don’t be fooled. If the guy doesn’t attend church or doesn’t show the willingness to have a relationship with God, don’t even venture! You are only secure with a man who fears God and is willing to obey the word of God. Such a man will treat you well and not damage you. 2. Set & Commit to boundaries This is one of the most difficult things to do in a relationship but also one of the most important and can be achieved by the strength of God. Phil 4: 13.As Christian youth in our present world, we’re so susceptible to the sexist propaganda perpetuated by the western world. Committing to certain boundaries will help you fight temptation. Secondly, it means you two should make the word of God your guide in your dating life. You cannot date according to facebook dating trends if you are a Christian couple. Decide on visiting times, insist on the door being left open if you find yourselves alone is his room, no kissing or touching etc. leave no room for the devil to plant seeds of sin . 2. Build a Strong friendship Make no provision for the flesh. Rom 13:4 Get to know each other. Remember dating a person doesn’t mean you will definitely end up marrying him. It’s a time to know each other. Get to know him, his interests, and his vision, what he wants to do with his life. It is said it bett er to be with a man who knows where he’s going than the one who is comfortable where he is. Do you share common interests? Is he interested in you as a person or he’s more interested in your body? Does he care about your future, dreams, and vision or it’s all about himself? Pray to 3. Stop being secretive You’re not the first person to date a guy and you will certainly not be the last.. Others have made decisions that have seriously affected their future. You can learn from these experiences by confiding in a matured Christian to offer you guidance and mentorship. It can be your parent, your youth pastor or a STUDENTSHUBGH mentor. God about him cos you really need God’s guidance and after you pray be ready to We are ever ready to assist ‘a friend loveth listen and obey, no matter how painful it at all times, and a brother is born for might seem. This will save you future adversity’ Prov 17:17. stress. See you next edition! Inspirer Magazine: www.studentshubgh.com