LIFE IN JESUS MINISTRIES

WHY DATE? To develop SOCIALLY & to learn how to INTERACT with the opposite sex . “17As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”  Proverbs 27:17 *Bottom line:  We learn from each other.   To grow SPIRITUALLY. “24 spur one another on toward love and good deeds.”  Hebrews 10:24 “13 But encourage one another daily, as long as it is called Today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.”   Hebrews 3:13 *You should ask yourself:   How can I help my bf/gf get closer to God? To find the one God has for you to MARRY. “31 whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.”  1 Corinthians 10:31 *Date with the intention of finding your husband/wife because dating with no purpose or direction centered on God will bring you all kinds of trouble. Wrong reasons to date: For physical involvement. For emotional security. Because everybody else is.

“14Do not be unequally yoked together with unbelievers. For what fellowship has righteousness with lawlessness? And what communion has light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14 EVERYONE   NEEDS  FRIENDS. "9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: 10 If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?  12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Friendships provide us with a SUPPORT  SYSTEM here in the world. Good friends help us GROW. “17 As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.”   Proverbs 27:17 They are a GOOD  INFLUENCE. Good friends help to keep us out of TROUBLE. “20 He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.”  Proverbs 13...

Parents … - If you don’t lead me spiritually, the world will - Proverbs 6:20-23 – “My son, obey your father's commands, and don't neglect your mother's teaching. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck. Wherever you walk, their counsel can lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up in the morning, they will advise you. For these commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way ahead of you. The correction of discipline is the way of life.” - You have to be intentional with me- - Show me that you love me unconditionally Ephesians 6:4 – “Do not provoke your child to anger” I wish you spent more time with me – Eph. 6:4 - “bring them up in the training and admonition of the Lord.” Are you praying for me?- Isaiah 41:10 - “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you;  I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” I want your faith...