V 1 "... created the heavens and the earth”
A courtship needs a proper balance between the spiritual ("heavens") and the natural ("earth"). A courtship which leads to marriage is of God, but given to enjoy in nature-in this life. Marriage is not a spiritual condition but a natural joy. "In the resurrection they...neither marry nor are given in marriage" (Matt. 22:3030For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven. (Matthew 22:30)). Though for this earth, courtship and marriage are to be guided by heavenly principles. "I will guide thee with mine eye" (Psa. 32:88I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. (Psalm 32:8)).
A couple may decide to go on a date riding bikes and enjoying a picnic. That is nature-appropriate joys for this earth. However what they wear on that bike ride and how they act towards each other when alone is to be guided by heaven. Both aspects—heaven and earth—must be given their appropriate place in a romance. A courtship characterized only by heaven is as spiritually unrealistic as a courtship characterized only by earth is morally dangerous.