Sometimes, yes ... and sometimes, no. Dating seems to be filled with
fun, romance, drama, and heartache. I'm thrilled that dating doesn't have
to be drama. We as women are usually the one's creating the drama, but
we will t alk more about this later on in our study. Romance will also be
discussed later, but I will say that ron1ance is often what makes dating
happen. It's that "twitterpated feeling" that tells us we are attracted to a
guy. What about the fun? Dating can be a lot of fun if this is what you set
as an expectation for yourself. We each place expectations on individuals
and experiences throughout our lives. If you place an expectation on dating
that you are going to have fun, you most likely will attract guys and be
attracted to guys that also want to have fun. My question for you is what
kind of fun do you want to have? If you are choosing to live a relationship
with Christian, then I would encourage you to choose your fun wisely.
Staying away from situations that are going to cause temptation that is
physically inappropriate is always a good idea.

    Read Proverbs 7:7-27
    I saw among the simple,

                        I noticed among the young men,
                        a youth who lacked judgment.
                        8 He was going down the street near her corner,
                        walking along in the direction of her house
                        9 at twilight, as the day was fading,
                        as the dark of night set in.
                        10 7hen out came a woman to meet him,
                        dressed like a prostitute and with crafty intent.
                        11 (She is loud and defiant,
                        her feet never stay at home;
                        12 now in the street, now in the squares,
                        at every corner she lurks.)
                        6
                        Kissing Frogs and Trying on Shoes
                        13 She took hold of him and kissed him
                        and with a brazen face she said:
                        14 "I have fellowship offerings a at home,·
                        today I fulfilled my vows.
                        15 So I came out to meet you,·
                        I looked for you and have found you!
                        16 I have covered my bed
                        with colored linens from Egypt.
                        17 I have perfumed my bed
                        with myrrh, aloes and cinnamon.
                        18 Come, let's drink deep of love till morning;
                        let's enjoy ourselves with love!
                        19 My husband is not at home;
                        he has gone on a long journey.
                        20 He took his purse filled with money
                        and will not be home till full moon."
                        21 With persuasive words she led him astray;
                        she seduced him with her smooth talk.
                        22 All at once he followed her
                        like an ox going to the slaughter,
                        like a deer bstepping into a noose c
                        23 till an arrow pierces his liver,
                        like a bird darting into a snare,
                        little knowing it will cost him his life.
                        24 Now then, my sons, listen to me;
                        pay attention to what I say.
                        25 Do not let your heart turn to her ways
                        or stray into her paths.
                        26 Many are the victims she has brought down;
                        her slain are a mighty throng.
                        27 Her house is a highway to the grave
                        leading down to the chambers of death.

    Temptation is everywhere. We are told by TV, music, magazines and
the world in general that we are to be sexy, lusty, and tempting to the
opposite sex. The good news is God made us naturally attractive to the
opposite sex . Eve didn't need make-up, push up bras, or even shave her
legs to n1ake herself n1ore attractive to Adam. He made guys so they want
us! It's up to us girls to help the guy out in his battle with temptation and
not give the idea that we are merely about the sexy and lusty.

    Thought of the day:
    What are ways that you have tried to present yourself as sexy or seductive?

    If you leave seduction out of it, what traits do you want guys to see in you
and what traits are they seeing in you?