1 Corinthians 13 is considered the “Love Chapter” by many and for good reason. This chapter gives us a great picture of what real, true love is supposed to look like. This understanding of love can be pretty overwhelming when you look at it, especially when you compare it to the current cultural understanding of love.

What’s the purpose of dating?

We use the word love all the time. We love Instagram and pizza, but the meaning of this love isn’t the same as the love we should have for Christ or our future spouse. And that leads us to answer the question, “Am I ready?” Before you can bring someone else into a dating relationship, you have to make sure you’re personally ready for that same relationship.

The best question you could ask yourself is this: “Am I in this for me?”