Worldly and Biblical Principles on Relationship

Worldy Values

Serve Self
As you know, human beings are basically selfish in nauture. As a coulpe gets together, they begin to spent more time with each other to meet their personal needs andbegin to neglect their friends and family

Love is a Feeling
Ofthen depicted in movies and mirrored by man as being "over the moon","pounding heart" amongest other sensations.

Emphasis on outward qualities
1) Physiscal - looks, dressing
2)Personality
3)Financial sercuitry/status

Anything Goes
Starting with the holding hands, to cuddling, kissing and steadily progresses to sexual intercourse. Initially, this may seem harmless, but before you know it, one thing has led to another. In the short term, there is satisfaction, but leads to suffering in the long run.

Independent
"live my life the way to want to", with no need to account to anyone. This is very dangerous for a relationship without covering. Often, those who refuse covering are very lonely couples as the have no one to turn in times of need.

Security and identity in someone
Men(humans) can be insecure.
We find security in - Self, others, possessions, power and position

One dominerring and another submmissive without questioniong party in a relationship
Man or woman dominating the relationship, wanting control over the other party.


Biblical Values

Serve others
Jesus come on earth to set the example for us. As the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords, He came not to be served, but to serve.

Love is more than a feeling
Love is really about loving even when you don't feel like it on a particular day. Simply put, it's the taboo word of the day, 'Commitment'.

Emphasis on inward qualities
1)Godly Character over great personality
2)Spiritual stature over worldly wealth

Everything under control
Self-control is a virtue - Contrary to the world's view of self-expression

Spiritual Coveing - independent
As children of God, we are committed to watch out, advise and care for each other and to pray for spiritual covering. This is to help us avoid from falling into the area of sin.

Security and identity in God
As chirstians, our sense of identity and purpse comes from God. As we direct our heart to God first, as we are transformed by His love, we will then begin to accept and love others as we love ourselves.

Man lead lovingly, women submit willingly(with the mind engaged)
Man was made to lead and woman needs to submit under the authority of man. However, there needs to be mutual respect and love for each other.

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Hey people, after reading this, I really hope that you can choose your parters wisely. Besides, I also hope that you can understand more about Relationship through this. Just remember Choose wisely.