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Without a solid foundation in Godly values, dating is full of potential sins. Often even those of strong faith can find themselves stumbling and giving in to temptation when dating in the modern world. By establishing and sticking to guidelines designed for Godly courtship, men and women can court while remaining true to their spiritual beliefs.

The first guideline for Godly courtship is understanding the difference between dating and courtship. Dating is more of a temporary recreational way of socializing with the opposite sex. Because of the casual nature, dating is more based in having fun and submitting to peer pressure than developing strong relationships.

Courtship does have some similarities but is has a degree of accountability not found in dating. Instead, you are looking specifically for someone you could marry. With courtship, godly man and woman are making a serious commitment not only about their relationship with God but their desire to be serious with each other and no one else. Because of this courting is about always putting your best foot forward to find a marriage partner and making sure others view you as marriage material. It encourages remaining respectful and having pure motives.

One of the problems with dating is it incites couples to pair-off and do activities in private. Even those with godly intentions may find themselves tested when spending so much intimate time alone. To avoid this problem, go out in group settings, this will allow healthy interactions to develop. Group courting can be done in public at Church events or with friends and family.

Those courting can also talk on the phone, text message each other, go to movies, theatres, concerts and other social settings. They just do so with support from others in strong Christian relationships. Seeking the advice of a church counselor or pastor and looking at the examples set by other married couples within a Church can give a couple who just started courting guidance on how their relationship should develop.

While courting you should work on developing your moral character and learning if the person you are making a commitment to genuinely loves God. Have open communication and listen, you want to be sure they have the same spiritual beliefs that you hold dear. Maturity is also important and this is not just about age. Not only do you need to be an adult physically but you should also have a developed spiritual relationship with God. Being emotionally ready and financially mature is another factor necessary for courtship.

Relationships formed on the rules of courtship respect the traditional roles of men and women. Men initiate relationship contact while women may offer encouragement to let a men know she is interested. Couples always speak respectfully to each other and about each other when talking to other individuals. They should also encourage each other to follow God's word and refrain from allowing themselves to be placed in compromising situations. This can be done by limiting close physical contact and avoiding dressing too provocatively.

Though the intent of courtship is marriage it may not always lead to this; when this type of relationship ends, the couple parts on good turns still able to remain cordial with each other. Ultimately, though many who choose to court instead of date will form strong relationships that will form the basis of strong marital bonds unlikely to end in divorce.