Courtship is a word that has been adopted to describe a biblical model for the relationship leading up to marriage. In the Bible, the parents were always involved in the marriage process. They did not arrange the marriage without the children's' consent, although they were certainly involved in the arrangements. Sometimes the parents found partners for the children, and then the children were consulted for their opinion. Other times the son would approach the daughter's father and make arrangements with him.

The object of courtship is the choice of a companion. It is not to charm, gratify, or please simply for the present pleasure. It is not for the present sweets of such an intimate and confiding relation. It is simply and plainly for the selection of a life companion. One who must bear, suffer, and enjoy life with us in all its frowns and smiles, joys and sorrows. One who can walk through all the intricate and irregular changes in the course of life.

Courtship is about open and honest exploration of each other's lives and families leading up to engagement and marriage. Courtship is about marriage you court in order to see if there is any reason why you shouldn't get married. There is no romantic interaction until after the commitment to marriage.

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