I'm glad you discussed the issue of speech, especially the part about gossip. I think Christians, including myself, gossip too much without thinking about it. You showed that God hates gossip and thinks it's a sin. We all need to try and live up to God's standard, and this article encouraged me do that in my speech. I didn't agree with Tim's answer.
Courtship is a way to avoid the heartbreak dating brings.
I'm 17 years old and have never dated. I'm thankful that when I'm ready to begin courting, I won't have any baggage from past relationships to bring with me. And by staying emotionally and physically pure, I can concentrate on serving the Lord during this time in my life, not worrying about dates. I wonder why you don't show God more respect. Our use of lowercase is simply an editorial style.