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Is Online Dating a Sin? 7 Points to Consider When Online Dating

January 24, 2018September 26, 2016 by Mark Ballenger

Many Christians struggle with the idea of online dating. They wonder, “How does God feel about online dating? Does he see it as not trusting him? Is online dating a sin? What does the Bible say about things like online dating?”

While the Bible obviously never directly talks about online dating, the wisdom found in Scripture can certainly help us answer many of the common questions Christian singles have when they are considering online dating.

So here are 7 points to consider when it comes to online dating as a Christian single.

Why Does God Wait to Bless Us?

June 9, 2018September 19, 2016 by Mark Ballenger

Why does God wait to bless us?

The Top 7 Social Media Pitfalls Healthy Christians Avoid Like the Plague

May 17, 2018September 17, 2016 by Mark Ballenger

christians social media — Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. – Ephesians 4:29

Jesus spoke to the masses, he visited towns because that’s where the people were, and every Christian is told to make disciples of all nations. Like Jesus, to love well, we must go where the people are.

Is It Wrong to Want to Be Married?

February 15, 2018September 8, 2016 by Mark Ballenger

Some Christians are called to singleness. These types of people are typically quite content with not being in a romantic relationship, they don’t struggle with sexual temptation, and their desire for singleness is rooted in their desire to serve God.

Most Christians who are single, however, don’t fall into this category. The vast majority of us have not been blessed with the gift of singleness. One lie churches often unintentionally teach Christian singles is that it’s not okay to be discontent with their singleness. Through well meant teachings and seminars on how Christian singles must find all their contentment in Christ, people often end up feeling guilty for being unhappy about their lack of marriage. Many people feel it is wrong to want to be married.

Are You Dating or Married to God?

September 4, 2016 by Mark Ballenger

The difference between teen romance and a deeply committed marriage is persevering faithfulness. When you date, you are gauging whether or not you want to remain with that person. When you get married, your only thought is to remain, love, and be faithful no matter what happens. Likewise, to be Christian, you must move past the dating season and fully commit to your marriage with God.

God Says We Should Care About What Others Think of Us

July 7, 2018September 2, 2016 by Mark Ballenger

what does the bible say about not caring what others think God — Colossians 4:3-6, Galatians 1:10

Does the Bible say we should not care what others think about us? No, but it does say we must seek to please God over people.

As every Christian matures, one of the things the Holy Spirit will surely convict us of is seeking the praise of man over God. In our sinful nature, we care about what others think of us for the wrong reasons.

Caring What Others Think of You Can Be Expressed Wrongly in Two Ways

When we seek the praise of people, it can be expressed in many different ways. The two ends of the spectrum are obsessive pursuit and obsessive avoidance. One person may do anything to be praised by people, while another person will do anything not to be seen by people, but both can have the same root issue – caring too much about what people think of them.

7 Ways To Use Your Christian Singleness

December 3, 2017August 31, 2016 by Mark Ballenger

dont waste your singleness — Proverbs 6:4-11, 2 Corinthians 9:6

Getting married changes everything. The hope is that it changes your life for the better, but the guarantee is that marriage will change you no matter what.

Christian Singleness, Loneliness, and 5 Healthy Ways to Respond

December 14, 2017August 22, 2016 by Mark Ballenger

Christian singleness can be lonely. You may not feel lonely every moment, every day, or even every week, but most Christian singles really struggle with loneliness.

Is God Punishing Me With Singleness?

October 8, 2017August 18, 2016 by Mark Ballenger

Is God punishing you with singleness? Is Christian singleness a curse or a blessing?

The Bible answers all questions like these indirectly and directly. What follows is a foundational understanding of what the Bible says about singleness.

The Bible says singleness is a gift, so God is not punishing you with singleness. However, marriage is a gift too. God can withhold marriage not as punishment but as a form of loving discipline to help correct your sinful behavior.

Why You Should Stop “Putting God First to Find a Spouse”

February 5, 2018August 15, 2016 by Mark Ballenger

“Putting God First to Find a Spouse” Is Biblically Backwards — 1 Corinthians 10:31

What I’m about to say is going to come off as blasphemous at first. So please read this whole article to get the full context of this statement. If you do, I believe you will better enjoy your Christian singleness and be better situated to find a Christian spouse. Alright, here it goes:

Stop trying to put God first as a way of finding your future spouse.