Then here are some questions to discuss: One of the biggest blockages for singles to enter into relationships is pride. How do you define “pride”? Pride can be manifested by being very sensitive to the opinions of others. Why do you think? Why can caring about the opinions of others be a form of pride? Pride can also manifest itself in the desire to control everything. Why do you think?

Then here are some questions to discuss: We marry for love, but our marriage must also have a purpose. What purpose should a Christian marriage have? Read Joshua 24:15 If we marry only to meet our own needs, to fill a void, our marriage is doomed. Why do you think? Read Ephesians 5:31-33 You should not marry a person hoping that they will change after marriage. Why do you think this is dangerous?

“Do this to get your blessing!” “Follow These Simple Steps to Get Into God’s Promises!” Really? As we read the book of Job we quickly understand that there is no perfect recipe with God.

Next, here are some questions to discuss: What do you hear the most in your church? To wait for God to send you a partner or to take steps to meet them? Why do we more than often hear: “Wait, God is preparing them for you”? Maybe it is also because they don’t want Singles to run after love all the time. Song of Songs 8:4 : I charge you, O daughters of Jerusalem, do not stir up nor awaken love until it pleases.

Then here are some questions to discuss: What does the world (modern psychology) say about self-esteem? What does God say about who we are? How is knowing how God sees us good for our self-esteem? We can know what God says but have trouble accepting or believing it. So how do we believe it, especially when we see the opposite? Why is it important to have good self-esteem before entering into a relationship?