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One of the nation's hottest topics among teens is sex and dating. I'm sure you have encountered or will encounter serious temptation in this area. I want you to have just a few facts understood before you face the pressure. First, know Secondly, understand that sex is God's idea. He created sex. He designed you to be attracted to the opposite sex. He intended for the sexual union to be much more than you ever dreamed. But you can only experience this prescribed pleasure to it's fullest when it is experienced in the manner the creator intended, in marriage. Take your time! There will be a time! When that time comes it will be like no other. Keep your wedding night in mind. The tough choices you commit to today will empower your tomorrows to bring you endless joys. As far as the pressure goes, you don't have to sabotage you destiny because some self-centered juvenile wants to "be like everyone else." Wisdom in dating takes maturity. Abstinence is a "big-time" decision. I made some very tough decisions when I was a teenager. I can't say that I made all of the right choices. But because of my commitment to my future happiness I was able to walk in wisdom as a teen. As a result, God provided the very best of things for me, a lovely and Godly wife, beautiful children and a happy life. Whatever price you pay today in making the right choices in dating will be more than worth it later when happiness is such a rare and elusive reality. A fireplace with a roaring fire will comfort a home with warmth and energy. But if you take a burning log out of the fireplace and place it in the middle of the floor, on the couch, in the bedroom, or hide it in the closest, fire will destroy the house. It's the same way with sex. As long as it is within it's rightful place (marriage), it will help establish a marital commitment. If it falls anywhere outside of the marriage it will only bring broken hearts, destruction, and the death of relationships. Trying to hide sexual sin is like trying to hide a fiery log in the closest. Somehow, someway, destruction is coming. Do it God's way! The rewards are so much greater. |
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that there will never be a time when you must face this battle alone. If you listen to the following advice you will have the strength of these promises with you at all times. You deserve the best! No good thing will God withhold from those who walk upright. Meaning, just commit to be right, to do right, and God promises not to hold back the very best of "things" from you. I've known countless young people who forfeited their destiny all in one heated moment of compromise.