Much has been said about Christian Online Dating. Should we engage or is it ungodly? What should you look for in a potential mate?

1. CHRISTIAN ONLINE DATING
Lowenfield Alleyne

2. Make Your Match
You are reviewing an online dating profile which 5 items from the
following list is of greatest interest to you. Rank in order of
importance.
Shoe Size Favourite Colour
High School Attended Eye Colour
Height Hobbies
Denomination Favourite Food
Field of Study/Work Favourite Artiste
IG, Twitter handle

3. Proverbs 6:27 (ESV)
27 Can a man carry fire next to his chest and
his clothes not be burned?

4. Fire
• Fire is a two-faced element. It can
support life or destroy it.
• Without fire in the form of the sun, the
planet would descend into a terminal ice
age, with every form of life freezing
instantly and irrevocably.
• But while we need the sun, we need it in
tolerable doses.

5. Would You Rather
• Someone just looking for a good time or someone looking to
settle down
• Someone that I connect with immediately or someone I
grow fond of over time
• A man that is macho and takes charge or a man that isn’t
afraid to be emotional
• A lady that is great with her hands (a creative) or a lady who
is intellectual and constantly seeks new knowledge
• Someone that loves attention or someone that gives
attention

6. What Are Persons Looking?
• Fun
• Romance
• Affection
• Bonding
• Intimacy
• Marriage

7. Pitfalls to Look Out For
1. They Barely Fill Out their Profile
2. They Use Raunchy Pick-Up Lines
3. They Are Controlling
4. They Are Mysterious
5. They Are Demanding

8. Guiding Principles (Genesis 24)
• Be prescriptive
• Be cognizant of who you are and what
you represent
• Never Lose Sight of the Big Picture
• Fall in Love with the Mind
• The Reward Should be Reserved

9. I Used To Think…Now I Think
• Let’s see what your thoughts were on online dating and has that
thinking changed.
• Write two statements using the I Used To Think______. Now I
Think____ structure based on insights gleaned from the session
today.
• For example:
– I used to think online dating was a total waste of time. Now I
think it may have its place in today’s society.

10. Questions

11. Sources
• https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/6-things-to-
look-out-for-when-online-dating/
• https://www1.cbn.com/eight-great-reasons-date
• https://www.adventistmission.org/making-a-list-
of-the-ideal-spouse
• https://www.adventistreview.org/2008-1504-8
• https://www.adventistreview.org/2013-1504-18