Boyfriend and girlfriend, continued:

Look for someone who loves God and others

• Matthew 22:36-40

Respects God’s word enough to actually obey it

• I John 5:2-3
• Luke 6:46-49
• Mark 10:11-12

Grows and works on weaknesses

• I John 1:8
• How do you handle weaknesses and sin?
• Acts 5:29 – Peter showed tremendous growth.
• Acts 9:20 – Paul was a great example of positive change and spiritual growth.
• II Timothy 4:7

Treats people well

• Luke 10:33-35 – The example of the good Samaritan.
• Ephesians 4:31-32
• Galatian 5:22

Demonstrates humility

• Psalms 51:16-17
• Ephesians 5:22-27 – A husband should be prepared to sacrifice himself for the spiritual betterment of his wife.
• Colossians 3:12-14

Communicates well

• James 1:19
• Proverbs 15:1-2, 28
• Proverbs 12:18 – Good can come from talking!
• Proverbs 17:27 – Restraining your words can also be good!