Love Language Week 5: Singleness and Dating

Scott Worthington

Love Language: What God Says About Relationships

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Sep 7, 2025

1 Corinthians 7:6-8

In Week 5 of Love Language: What God Says About Relationships, Pastor Scott Worthington teaches from 1 Corinthians 7:6–8.

Singleness has become a norm in America, lasting longer than ever before—and this message explores what God’s Word says about being single. We learn that singleness is a gift—the one season of life where you can give undivided attention to Jesus and His mission.

We also discuss dating. While the Bible doesn’t provide a step-by-step dating manual, it does offer clear wisdom about relationships, character, and purity.

Check out this sermon to learn more!

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Love Language: What God Says About Relationships
Week 5: Singleness and Dating

“Now as a concession, not a command, I say this. I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another. To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am.” 1 Corinthians 7:6-8

“I wish that all were as I myself am. But each has his own gift from God, one of one kind and one of another. To the unmarried and the widows I say that it is good for them to remain single, as I am.” 1 Corinthians 7:7-8

Three Truths for those who are Single and/or Dating
1. Singleness is a Gift

“I want you to be free from the concerns of this life. An unmarried man can spend his time doing the Lord’s work and thinking how to please him. But a married man has to think about his earthly responsibilities and how to please his wife. His interests are divided. In the same way, a woman who is no longer married or has never been married can be devoted to the Lord and holy in body and in spirit. But a married woman has to think about her earthly responsibilities and how to please her husband. I am saying this for your benefit, not to place restrictions on you. I want you to do whatever will help you serve the Lord best, with as few distractions as possible.” 1 Corinthians 7:32-35 (NLT)

Singleness is the only season in life when you have the opportunity to give undivided attention to Jesus and His mission.

Three areas to go “all in” with this season:
1. Abiding in Christ

“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned, in whatever situation I am, to be content.”Philippians 4:11

Three areas to go “all in” with this season:
1. Abiding in Christ
2. Connecting in Community
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Three areas to go “all in” with this season:
1. Abiding in Christ
2. Connecting in Community
3. Sharing in the Mission

“Put your love life on the altar and keep it there until God takes it off.” Elisabeth Elliot

Three Truths for those who are Single and/or Dating:
1. Singleness is a Gift
2. Becoming the Right One Matters More Than Finding the Right One

The myth of “The One”

“So you also are complete through your union with Christ, who is the head over every ruler and authority.” Colossians 2:10 (NLT)

“His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness...” 2 Peter 1:3a

Three Truths for those who are Single and/or Dating:
1. Singleness is a Gift
2. Becoming the Right One Matters More Than Finding the Right One
3. Pursue Marriage with Purpose

“The beginning if wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.” Proverbs 4:7

Three Practical Anchors for Purposeful Dating:
1. Set Standards

Is this person a follower of Jesus?

“Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?” 2 Corinthians 6:14

Is this person helping me grow?

Three Practical Anchors for Purposeful Dating:
1. Set Standards
2. Seek counsel

We need godly counsel for three reasons:
1. My perspective is ALWAYS limited
2. My input is NEVER enough
3. My heart will CONSISTENTLY lie to me!

What does this look like?
1. Lean on wisdom from parents
2. Listen to your spiritual leaders
3. Live in Community

“Romantic feelings are intoxicating and at times distorting. In the throes of infatuation, we can lose objectivity. Getting the right voices speaking into the process can keep you safe from spending too much time with the wrong person. Not only can they keep you from dating the wrong person, they can help you identify the right one.” Ben Stuart

Check out Ben Stuart’s Book: Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age

Three Practical Anchors for Purposeful Dating:
1. Set Standards
2. Seek counsel
3. Set boundaries

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 (NIV)

“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control how own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God...” 1Thessalonians 4:3-5

Does this protect my heart and their heart and help us honor God together?

You never outgrow God’s commands and you never mature past His design.

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