Single. Dating. Engaged. Married. by Ben Stuart
Week 4: Chapter 3 — The Purpose of Dating
Read Chapter 3 of Single, Dating, Engaged, Married. Key passages: Proverbs 4:23; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
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Dating is one of the most confusing and emotionally charged topics for young Christians — and Stuart brings welcome clarity. Come to these questions ready to examine both your habits and your assumptions.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Stuart defines the purpose of dating clearly: it is the process of prayerfully and wisely evaluating someone for marriage. How does that definition compare to the way you or your culture typically thinks about dating?
2.He describes two unhealthy extremes in Christian dating culture — those who treat dating too casually (serial dating with no intentionality) and those who treat it with paralyzing seriousness (afraid to date anyone they couldn't immediately marry). Which extreme are you more prone to, and why?
3.Stuart argues that clarity — knowing what you are looking for — is essential before you start dating. What does he say you should be looking for in a potential spouse? Do you have that kind of clarity yourself?
a.What qualities matter most to you in a future spouse — and are those the qualities that actually make for a good marriage?
b.Are there qualities on your list that are more about preference than principle?
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