DO’S AND DON’T OF CHRISTIAN COURTSHIP

DO’S AND DON’T OF CHRISTIAN COURTSHIP

Bisi Adewale  

Courtship is the period between the time a lady agrees to marry a man and the time they eventually go to the altar. Courtship period is very important. It is a period when intending couples gets to know each other in preparation for a colourful wedding and glorious marriage. And it is a period when intending couples must be very careful because many people have fallen into the error of premarital sex.

WHAT TO DO DURING COURTSHIP

• Togetherness– Pray, decide, visit, plan, discuss, learn new things, worship, attend seminars, attend wedding occasions, travel, prepare, study the Bible, Evangelise together.
• Write letters, send emails, make a phone call etc. continue to communicate. Have a common mentor.
• Attend marriage seminars, marriage school, fellowship and other Christian gatherings.

 DON’TS OF CHRISTIAN COURTSHIP

1. Don’t neglect God in courtship
2. Don’t pretend in courtship- Be yourself, let your partner know who you are.
3. Don’t have secret courtship.
4. Don’t double date.
5. Don’t turn yourself to the brother’s cook or launderer.
6. Never cohabitate.
7. Never be unfaithful in courtship.
8. Never have a focusless courtship.
9. Never have sex in courtship.
10. Kissing, hugging, pecking, necking and fondling should be avoided.
11. It is not a period for a joint account or wearing the same clothes.
12. Avoid holding meetings behind closed doors.
13. Avoid sleeping in the same room no matter the circumstances.
14. Avoid holding your meetings in dark places.
15. Avoid late-night visits.
16. Avoid staying together for a long time doing nothing.
17. Avoid prayerlessness.

  © Bisi Adewale 2020