Introduction
“On this rock thousands have made shipwreck of their souls”
Imagine a soldier who heads straight into the heat of battle without a protective helmet, blind-folded eyes, blocked ears, no body armor, and absolutely no artillery. We can just conclude two things about this guy. He’s either very good at his thing or he’s really stupid! He’s either Superman or is suicidal!
This is the course that many of us are pursuing. With closed eyes and blocked ears, we advance into life-and-death matters. And how terrible are the consequences! Watch your T.V, read a newspaper, skim through a magazine, browse the net, and tell me, How often do you come across the subject of divorce, separation, family violence and spousal homicide, infidelity, premarital pregnancies, outbreak of sexually transmitted infections, depression and suicides, all in the name of love? Is God glorified with this sight?
The suffering of humanity deeply breaks the heart of God. He wants to see us happy, and then he will be glorified. God does not delight in the death of a sinner. He wanst to bless us in this world and in the life to come. For this reason, God gave us his law of love. Shortly before the advent of Christ, God directs our attention to this law with this call, "Fear God, and give glory to him, for the hour of his judgement is come." Revelation 14:7.
In accordance with this call, this site is aimed at giving a correct perception of the concept of dating. In doing this we will inevitably touch on the subject of marriage as well (for dating is a prelude to marriage). A correct understanding of the idea of marriage will significantly enhance our view of dating; tough houses are built on strong foundations. Our desire in this is to equip Adventist youth with the skills neccessary for forming and maintaining healthy and rewarding interpersonal relationships, all to the glory of God.
The erroneous contemporary approach toward dating and marriage constitutes one of the primary factors for the misery and state of moral declension prevalent in our society today.
Carried on in the popular manner, dating often endangers physical health, vigorous intellect, and sound morals. Some of the ways in which our “courtships and marriages are carried on is the cause of a great amount of misery, the full extent of which is known only to God. On this rock thousands have made shipwreck of their souls (White E. G., The Adventist Home, p. 58)” Moreover, those involved in dating “frequently violate the rules of modesty and reserve and are guilty of indiscretion, if they do not break the law of God (ibid., p. 55).”
