Missionary Dating (What to Look For in a Guy)

What's one of the biggest obstacles keeping ladies from the mission field?. You probably guessed it. It's relationships. So here is my list of things that girls should look for in a guy if they are seriously considering missions. I'm assuming that NOT everyone knows they are called to missions right away but there are a few ways you can tell if a guy would make a good missionary. 

These are the 7 dating commandments for young prospective missionaries: 

1. Thou shalt not date a non-Christian. Seriously though, he has to be a mature believer if he's going to have a chance on the mission field.
2. Thou shalt not date a guy who spends more on his clothes than you do. Missionaries don't make a lot. Obvious right?
3. Thou shalt not date a guy whose parents still treat him like a little kid. If his parents have to cook, clean, pay his bills or remind him to sleep, then you are in trouble. 
4. Thou shalt look for a guy who shows interest in caring for others. I don't just mean evangelism. If he cares about the homeless, elderly or kids, then there is a good chance he will like missions. 
5. Thou shalt look for a guy who lives simply. This is like #2. A simplistic lifestyle means that the guy is more ready to give up his own comforts to serve others. 
6. Thou shalt look for a guy who is passionate about the glory of God and talks as if he fellowships with Jesus. Does he tell you about what God is doing in his life?
7. Thou shalt take the advice of older, Godly missional people. Missionaries can identify who will make it on the field. You have to trust wise counsel. 

I'm not saying that every missionary guy had these qualities when they were younger but God does give us wisdom. God can change people overnight but we try to live in a way that is discerning.

I've seen what eliminates people for missionary service. I've also seen what great missionary candidates looked like when they were just starting out. Let's honor God with our dating choices.