The rewards of Courtship

If you aren't a Christian but have read my previous blogs, you may ask yourself "What would drive some one to do this Courtship thing?" The answer is love. If you truly love your spouse (even if you haven't met them yet) and want to give them the best that you possible can, this is the best way. Now I will admit, Courtship isn't always easy. But it is a selfless act of love towards your spouse. And if you truly are in love with your spouse, you will feel the motivation to save your best for him/her.

Something else that some of you might ask is "Why should I go through Courtship and miss out on the fun of dating when my future spouse is out there dating other guys/girls?" There is a very simple answer to this. Courtship isn't just about you and your spouse, it's about obedience and respect for God and His plan. Even if you ended up marrying some one who dated their whole life, your relationship will be better with your spouse because you exercised restraint. And God will look upon that with favor, and He will bless you for it.

A concept that I recently came across in a book helped me to get a perspective on one of the duties of a husband to his wife. This duty goes beyond loving your spouse and showing affection, it is the ultimate act of love. A duty that husbands have to their wives is to help them in their spiritual walk with God, and help them to draw even closer to him. But it's not only the husband's duty, it applies to both husband and wife. This is the biggest thing that a couple can discuss or do. It's the biggest part of being married. Having a partner for life is such a great privilege from God, and spouses should try their best to sharpen the other daily. To not try to grow closer to God, or to help your spouse grow closer to God is such a waste of opportunity, and it destroys the biggest advantage you will have in marriage.

I hope that this all has helped you to see why Courtship is such a special thing, and why it is the best approach to romance. If anyone has a question or comment about Courtship, or anything else that I've mentioned throughout my blogs, please drop a comment, and I will get back to you and clarify on anything that I possibly can. Thank you again for your time interest, and I pray that this blog makes a difference in your life, along with all the other readers out there. God bless!