http://polynate.net/books/courtship/part1.html
also read
1 Corinthians 13
--then lemme know what you think!
2006-07-06 17:07:51 · 8 answers · asked by SarahJane 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
There are some well-meaning Christians that think "courting" is the way to go. I read a book on it by an ultra-conservative that was just plain silly. Then there are the more level headed types of thought on the subject. I believe in (no matter what age you are) building a friendship first. That means getting to know the person well before any commitment of any kind, or any physical involvement too (kissing).
BTW: The actual Biblical way of courtship, if you want to put it that way, is rather crude and that site did not address it properly. The actual thing that took place was this, a man "covered the woman with his skirt", in todays terms, that means they slept together, and were then considered married. People lived in small villages all of their lives, knowing just those around them. So, picking a mate was usually easier than today, they had less choices and parents were involved too.
Personally, I want choices and I certainly DO NOT want my parents involved!
I know from experience, even as careful as I've been, that once you take a relationship to the "kissy" stage, your emotions take over and you can't see the person clearly sometimes.
Best to take things slow, what's the rush anyway? Time is on your side because it reveals a great deal about a person if you keep your eyes open and guard your heart.
2006-07-06 17:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Courtship & dating is the beginning of fellowship between 2 persons before love blossoms! After that refers Galatians 5:22.
2006-07-06 17:17:48 · answer #2 · answered by Dogman 61 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dating and courtship is the same thing.
2006-07-06 17:10:32 · answer #3 · answered by heather47374 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm most of the time out with my cousin, she is pretty, that's courtship and my sister too, and that is courtship.
Being alone is dating!
2006-07-06 17:14:50 · answer #4 · answered by Walt. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can be dating someone but not courting because courting would involve activities like dating. The thing is Dating can simply be getting to know someone. while courting is wanting to be with the one you are dating.
2006-07-06 17:14:19 · answer #5 · answered by Leunamme 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
courtship
2006-07-06 17:11:22 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
COURTSHIP - BUT THEN MARRIAGE IS THE BEST.
2006-07-06 17:13:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
same
2006-07-06 17:16:35 · answer #8 · answered by distroynot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋