Young People Ask/Is Flirting Harmless Fun?

Why do some people do it?

Some people flirt to boost their ego. "When you realize you can attract that kind of attention,  you may want more of it,"  says a young woman named Hailey. 

But if you intentionally  give the impression that you have a romantic interest in someone when in fact you don't, you show a callous disregard for the other  person's feelings.  You also call into question your judgment.  The Bible says:  "Foolishness is a joy to one lacking good sense." -Proverbs 15:21. 

For good reason, Hailey concludes,  "Flirting may begin harmlessly, but it often ends dangerously." 

What are the dangers?

* Flirting hurts your reputation.

"A person who flirts comes across as insecure and immature. You feel that she is not being honest with you but is only trying to get something out of you." -Jeremy. 
The Bible says:  "Love . . .does not look for its own interest." -1 Corinthians 13:4, 5. 

To think about:  What kind of words or actions could you to gain a reputation as a flirt? 

Next time: Young People Ask/ Is Flirting Harmless Fun? -Flirting hurts the person you flirt with .

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