Why do you want to date? Is it because everyone around you is in a relationship, because you feel lonely, or because you genuinely believe God is leading you? One of the greatest mistakes Christian teenagers make is pursuing relationships before discovering their identity and purpose in Christ. Your teenage years are a season for spiritual growth, character development, education and preparing for God's calling upon your life. When purpose is absent, emotions take control. When purpose is present, wisdom leads your decisions. Before asking, "Who should I date?" ask yourself, "Who is God shaping me to become?" The Bible does not command teenagers to date, but it gives clear principles for relationships. In 2 Corinthians 6:14, Paul instructs believers not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers, reminding us that every relationship should honor Christ. Song of Solomon 2:7 also warns us not to awaken love before its proper time. Could it be that some relationships b...