Dating is not a playground; it’s a stewardship ground. Every relationship we step into is an opportunity to reflect God’s heart—His patience, love, integrity, and wisdom. Sadly, many see dating as a place to “try” people instead of honor them. When that happens, hearts become experiments instead of treasures to be handled with care.
Scripture reminds us in 1 Corinthians 4:2, “Moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.” Stewardship means treating something that belongs to God with faithfulness and respect. Every person you date carries God’s image. You are not just handling emotions—you’re handling destiny. When you approach dating with that awareness, you begin to see why purity, communication, and boundaries matter. They’re not rules to restrict you; they’re tools to protect what God values.
As singles, our season of waiting and dating is part of our training in stewardship. If we learn to handle our hearts and others’ hearts well now, we’ll handle marriage with more grace later. Colossians 3:17 puts it simply: “And whatever you do, in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus.” That includes how we love, how we end relationships, and how we speak about the people we once dated.
True stewardship in dating means asking, “Am I honoring God with how I treat this person?” not “What can I get from this?” Love without accountability becomes self-seeking. But love rooted in stewardship reflects heaven’s culture—it builds, heals, and honors.
Assessment Questions:
1. In my current or past relationships, have I treated the person as God’s child to honor or as an experience to satisfy my curiosity?
2. What does my dating pattern reveal about how I value stewardship and accountability before God?
Prince Victor Matthew
Hope Expression Values You
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