TOP 5 PHYSICAL BOUNDARIES IN A CHRISTIAN DATING RELATIONSHIP

One of the most thing that trigger relationship is care, but As Teens and adults, physical contact is the primary way we show care, protection, encouragement and love for each otherPeople want to get the most out of the dating experience, many want to see if their relationship will marriage.
Most people want to open up for the person they are intimate with to really get to know them. But some failed to guard their heart with the believe that “since dating is not a commitment for a lifetime like marriage”, as a result, some get themselves emotionally entangled with the wrong person they might not marry.
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Before we jump to top 5 boundaries in a christian dating relationship, let’s quickly look at some meanings

WHAT’S DATING
Dating is a form of romantic courtship between two individuals i.e girl and boy, with the aim of assessing the other’s suitability as a partner in an intimate relationship or as a spouse.

somewhere in between friendship and marriage, therefore Christian guys and girls are always trying to control the confusion which is always produced by romance without commitment.
God designed the two to always be paired together.

With that defined, what are the boundaries in a Christian dating relationship.

Below are Top highlighted boundaries in a Christian dating relationship.

As a Christian you should have boundaries on the below areas:
1. NO SEXUALITY IN CHRISTIAN DATING:

All sexual experiences are reserved for marriage.
the Bible does not give us list of sexual boundaries we are not to cross in Christian dating. Rather, it gives us two categories to stay within
i. Sexual experiences away from your spouse are sin.
II. Sexual experiences with your spouse are good.
The bible made it clear in 1 corinthians 7:1-10.

2. FOCUS ON YOUR PURPOSE:

God was aware that Adam needed a spouse, but gave him his purpose first before giving him Eve.
Both parties must be intentional about remaining focused on their own particular purpose and assignment above the other person’s assignment up until engagement.

The bible speaking in Genesis 2:18-19.
And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him. And out of the ground the LORD God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof. KJV

God knew about Adam’s need for a spouse, but he needed him to fulfill his purpose. Your spouse will not take away, but add value to the purpose that God has for you. However, you must allow them to remain focused on their purpose during the courting process.

3.MIND YOUR WORDS AND PROMISE
Minding what you say and the promises you make is very important in Christian dating relationship.
What you say matters a lot, your words and promises should have a boundary.
When Christians abstain from sexual sin, the desire to connect through words becomes even more intense.
balance your commitment levels with the levels you are connecting at. Guard what you say if you want to guard your heart.
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4. GUARD YOUR HEART FROM DISTRACTIONS
Where your heart is, is where you will eventually settle. Your heart determines everything about the direction of your life. When entering a relationship, it is easy to get caught in the feelings and emotions of the relationship.

The word of God speaking in Proverbs 4:23, it says “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
If you allow your heart to be distracted and thrown off course, then you can potentially detour or prolong your journey to purpose. Just know that your heart determines the course of your life, so if you see yourself going in a different direction because of a relationship, you should reevaluate your heart, God has a plan and a purpose for you and if you are with the right person, they will not take away from purpose in your life.

5. DON’T CHANGE SCHEDULES JUST TO SEE OR TALK TO EACH OTHER
Changing of schedules is another important boundary in Christian dating.
When you begin to change your own schedule to fit his or her schedule, you run the risk of wandering from the things that God has you doing in this season. God has a purpose and assignment for each season of your life.

When you adjust it, especially in the beginning of a courting relationship you can potentially get away from your assignment too early.
James 519-20 says, My dear brothers and sisters, if someone among you wanders away from the truth and is brought back, you can be sure that whoever brings the sinner back from wandering will save that person from death and bring about the forgiveness of many sins.

You don’t have to change much to find the one God has for you. If you do not rearrange things in your life, especially in the beginning, you are still right on path if things do not work out between the two of you. Until things get to a place where more time is needed, you shouldn’t change your schedules just to see or talk to each other. This protects us from wandering from our own truth and purposes.

To round it all, one should be careful in any Christian relationship in order not to miss the plan and purpose of God for us.
To help us out, we should consider this top 5 boundaries in a Christian dating relationship.