A Woman Who Doesn’t Believe
This is the most important factor of
all. Since we are commanded to not be unequally yoked with non-believers,
then how much more so should a man not even consider dating someone who doesn’t
believe (2 Cor 6:14)? A Christian man should never consider dating an
unbeliever, just as no woman should ever think about dating a non-believing
man. It’s foolish to think that you can date her and
lead her to saving
faith in Christ. This could certainly backfire on you.
Women Who Don’t Put God First
This may be one of the greatest
factors for men to consider in not dating a woman. If a woman never puts
God first, then she may be putting herself first. If she doesn’t put God
first then she’ll likely have you way down on her priority list too. No
woman or man for that matter should ever be dated who doesn’t seek God and His
kingdom first and foremost (Matt 6:33).
Women Who Don’t Like Children
Men should avoid dating any woman
who doesn’t like children because what happens if this arrangement leads to
marriage and later on, there are children born into your family. You can
sense how she might be around children in church or in public but you can also
tell by her regard for children in general, during conversations. There
is nothing more revealing about a person’s character than in the way that they
react to children when encountered.
Women who don’t Pray
If you are considering dating a
woman but have never had any inclination that this woman prays, then this could
be a sign that she would not be a good match for you. I believe that
prayer is the pulse of the believer’s spiritual life and if there is no prayer,
there is no pulse.
Women who Speak ill of their Parents
Do you know how this woman treats
her mother? How does she speak about her father? Is there a good
relationship with her parents? If you have started to date or are
considering dating a woman, first meet her parents or ask her about her parents
and see how she speaks about them? If there is no natural respect or
love for her parents, maybe you could ask her why. No one has perfect
parents of course but that doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t still try to honor
them.
Women with Warning Signs
Another type of woman who men should
not consider dating is one that drinks in excess or has a substance abuse
problem. There are warning signs that are sometimes present like drinking
early in the day or taking an inordinate amount of pills, even if they are
prescribed. She may have a valid reason for taking medicine but if
you sense in your heart that something is wrong ask her why she might be taking
certain medications and ask why she has to do so. There is nothing wrong
with asking someone you are considering dating a few questions if you have
concerns. A woman who’s not trying to hide anything shouldn’t have any
hesitations in addressing your concerns.
Conclusion
Before a man dates any woman, be as
sure as you can be that she’s been born again and has shown fruits of
conversion (John 15). Dating can often lead to marriage but no marriage
is always better than a bad one because it could lead to a potential divorce
and God never intended for a man and a woman to divorce but to marry until
death
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