How Long Should Christians Date Before Engagement?

How long should a Christian couple date before getting engaged? The Bible doesn't give a number of months, but it does give us wisdom. In this teaching, Pastor Richmond Kobe explains five things time should reveal before engagement, and how to know whether you're moving too fast or standing still too long. Five things time should reveal: 1. Character in different seasons 2. A faith that is real and growing 3. Conflict that has been repaired 4. A life you can build together 5. Confirmation from people who know you 📖 Go deeper with Before You Say Yes (Chapter 15 and "Before You Say Yes to Engagement") 👉 https://faithfulpathcommunity.com/gui... 💍 Already engaged? Prepare together with Talk Before You Marry 👉 https://faithfulpathcommunity.com/gui... ▶️ Watch the series: 7 Red Flags Christians Often Ignore:    • Christian Dating Red Flags Christians Ofte...   What Does "Equally Yoked" Really Mean?:    • What Does "Equally Yoked" Really Mean? (Ch...   10 Quiet Green Flags in a Christian Relationship:    • 10 Quiet Green Flags in a Christian Relati...   "God Told Me You're the One":    • "God Told Me You're the One": How to Test ...   CHAPTERS 0:00 Two couples 0:49 The Bible doesn't give a number 1:31 A firm foundation (kûn) 2:18 1. Character in different seasons 3:16 2. A faith that is real and growing 3:59 3. Conflict that has been repaired 4:53 4. A life you can build together 5:34 5. Confirmation from people who know you 6:06 Dating with intention 6:59 Too fast 7:35 Too slow 8:46 So how long? 9:27 Summary Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission. All rights reserved. #ChristianDating #ChristianEngagement #BeforeYouSayYes