What does the Bible say about dating?

Question:

What does the Bible say about dating?

References that are related to searching for a wife: Genesis 24, Abraham sent his servant to find a wife for his son; Genesis 29, Jacob and Rebekah; Exodus 2:21, Moses and Zipporah; Ruth 2:2, Boaz notices Ruth gleaning in his fields. Men find attractiveness in women who are found serving.



Answer:
The Bible doesn’t mention dating at all, but God has His ways of bringing two people together.

It was suggested that instead of going alone to a place of amusement, etc. that we test or observe a person in his/her family setting to see what is the person’s true character. How does he/she respond to their parents, brothers and sisters, etc.?
Also, count on God to bring you together with His choice (which is the best) of your lifetime partner in marriage. Prepare your heart for that special person by growing spiritually. Wait upon the Lord.
It is essential to find someone who loves the Lord, delights in the water of the Word, and desires to please the Lord. You will meet such a person where God’s people come together to pray and read the Word. We are instructed to marry “only in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 7:39)! Put the list of physical priorities on the back burner. God has the best for those who leave the choice with Him.

  Author: Sara Newman and Christina Oberg