Courtship vs Dating Series
In a 4 part series, we will discuss the definition, the difference in motives, mind-set and methods of each.
Part 1 of 4
Let's begin by defining courtship. Courtship ordinarily begins when a single man approaches a single woman by going through the woman's father, and then conducts his relationship with the woman under the authority of her father, family, or church, whichever is most appropriate. Courtship always has marriage as its direct goal.
What then is dating? Dating, a more modern approach, begins when either the man or the woman initiates a more- than-friends relationship with the other, and then they conduct that relationship outside of any oversight or authority. Casual dating is a romantic linking of a couple simply to enjoy each other's company for the present. Dating may or may not have marriage as its goal.
Your thoughts?
(materials taken from the Singles Ministry studies of Mt. Zion Church)
In a 4 part series, we will discuss the definition, the difference in motives, mind-set and methods of each.
Part 1 of 4
Defining Courtship and Dating:
Let's begin by defining courtship. Courtship ordinarily begins when a single man approaches a single woman by going through the woman's father, and then conducts his relationship with the woman under the authority of her father, family, or church, whichever is most appropriate. Courtship always has marriage as its direct goal.
What then is dating? Dating, a more modern approach, begins when either the man or the woman initiates a more- than-friends relationship with the other, and then they conduct that relationship outside of any oversight or authority. Casual dating is a romantic linking of a couple simply to enjoy each other's company for the present. Dating may or may not have marriage as its goal.
Your thoughts?
(materials taken from the Singles Ministry studies of Mt. Zion Church)
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