Integrity Dating

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Integrity Dating is a philosophy of relationships explained and advocated by Christian author and Sonlight Curriculum co-founder John Holzmann in his book Dating with Integrity.[1]

Purpose

Holzmann's stated purpose is "1. To present Biblical arguments for why I believe you should treat members of the opposite sex as brothers and sisters rather than boyfriends, girlfriends, or 'serious' dating partners. 2. To develop a workable model of Integrity Dating relationships. 3. To give solid advice about making Integrity Dating relationships work."[1]

Principle #1: Blessing One Another to the Glory of God

Principle #2: Treating All Members of the Body with Equal Concern

Principle #3: Speaking the Truth in Love

Principle #4: Refusing to Make Unspoken, Unwanted, Unmeant, Lying Vows

Principle #5: Differentiating Between Romantic Interest, Commitments, and Obligations

Principle #6: Refusing to Place Each Other Under Relational Obligation

Principle #7: Avoiding Sexual Intimacy and Physical-Sexual Communication

Principle #8: Spending Time Together

Principle #9: Trusting God to Meet Their Needs and Fulfill Their Hearts' Desires

References

See also

External links

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Holzmann, John. Dating with Integrity. 1990.