Just by looking at the title solely, you would never understand its true meaning. “I Kissed Dating Goodbye” is a challenging and encouraging book written by Joshua Harris. This book shows what it means to entrust your lovelife to God. It isn’t really about dating at all. It’s a book about following Christ and what that means for all of our relationships with others- whether romantic or not.
I am so thankful to one of my colleagues who gave me the chance to read this very interesting book. I just wanted to share some of Josh’s encouraging write up.
Jeremiah 17:9 “The heart is deceitful above all things..” though the advice of many well-meaning people today is to “follow your heart”, the Bible warns that your heart can lead you in wrong, even deadly directions. Our hearts lie. Something can feel right and be completely wrong….
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Any season of singleness is a gift from God.
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Intimacy costs commitment
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One is not better than another; each season yields its own unique treasures.
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The right thing at the wrong time is the wrong thing.
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The joy of intimacy is the reward of commitment
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Building well sometimes means first tearing down.
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The path you take with your feet should never contradict the conviction of your heart.
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Living a pure life before God requires the teamwork of your heart and your feet.
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Romantic passion is sweetest when its growing out of a relationship that’s deepening in devotion.
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Intimacy without commitment, like icing without cake, can be sweet, but it ends up making us sick.
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The best relationships are between two people who care more about each other‘s good than their own momentary pleasure.
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A relationship based solely on physical attraction and romantic feelings will last only as long as the feelings last.
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True love expresses in obedience to God and service to others – not reckless or selfish behavior.
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