Relationships Part 3 - Dating (Ephesians 5:1-5)

Relationships

Part 3 - Dating

(Ephesians 5:1-5)

Purpose of Dating: to find out his/her understanding of the Christian life and how his/her family expresses what Christians should and should not do.

self-centered

3 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God’s holy people. 

learning and teaching 

4 Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 

5 For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a person is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God

character

Self-giving

1 Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children 

2 and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.