Boyfriend and girlfriend, continued:
Look for someone who loves God and others
Respects God’s word enough to actually obey it
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!