Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda Episode 271: How To Know if They're “The One”
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Jun 16, 2024 The podcast discusses how to determine if your partner is 'the one' before marriage, exploring biblical perspectives on dating and proposing in a Christian context. It also touches on misconceptions about caffeine, Mormons' avoidance of caffeine, and the importance of building a strong foundation through friendship in relationships.
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Dating Is A Modern, Problematic Practice
- Dating as practiced today is a modern phenomenon and often trains people for divorce by normalizing breakups.
- Scripture shows no pattern of prolonged dating; historical models prioritized betrothal and commitment over long romantic testing.
Prioritize Faith Before Feelings
- Know what you're looking for before you start pursuing engagement and make spiritual commitment the top criterion.
- Prioritize someone who loves Jesus, then evaluate practical compatibility and service-mindedness.
Use 1 Timothy 4:12 As An Evaluation Checklist
- Use 1 Timothy 4:12 categories to evaluate a partner: speech, conduct, love, faith, and purity.
- Observe how they treat people who can do nothing for them and how consistent their faith and conduct are.