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1 | What does Bible say about making out? | Matt 26:41 | johnn2877 | 198045 | ||
Hi, I am eighteen years old and have been saved since I was a child. I have been in a relationship with my girlfriend(also Christian,same age)for a little over a year now . Early in the relationship we both set boundaries according to the Lord's word and teachings. We both saw and still view dating as an exercise to meet a spouse(not just fooling around). One of these boundaries is fornication(obviously) We all know that physical affection reaches a point of no return that leads to fornication. My girlfriend and I have made a promise to keep the right mindset and to keep the boundary lines there, as a "way out" of temptation. Sometimes, my girlfriend and I do kiss for longer periods of time("make out")We make sure that we are controlling our actions and not turning off our brains. Am I doing the right thing here? Also,I am wondering if there are verses in the Bible that relate to this?? | ||||||
2 | What does Bible say about making out? | Matt 26:41 | nettieluv6 | 198046 | ||
I would like to help, if I can. I am in college and struggled with this also. I found it easier to abstain from anything that had anything to do with anything leading to fornication (lol) But a verse I have for you: Matthew 26:41 "Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak." You may want to make out with your girlfriend, but that is a fleshly desire. Making out also tempts you to go further and makes you think indecent/lustful thoughts. The world says that there is nothing wrong with it, but that is the world. Think about this: If dating is an exercise to meet a spouse and you don't end up marrying your current girlfriend, you have been kissing someone else's wife. So, use your best judgement and when all else fails, go to God. Good luck! |
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3 | What does Bible say about making out? | Matt 26:41 | DocTrinsograce | 198048 | ||
Hi, Nettie... That was a good "think about" suggestion. :-) However, you wrote, "So, use your best judgement and when all else fails, go to God." (sic) Miss, wouldn't you want to advise folks to go to God to start with and seek to use His word in order to perfect our judgment? We certainly wouldn't want to teach that God is only a failsafe when human means have failed. Our human means are already complete failures. In Him, Doc |
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4 | What does Bible say about making out? | Matt 26:41 | nettieluv6 | 198049 | ||
I apologize, you're right. I didn not phrase what I meant to say correctly. We should always go to GOD...ALWAYS. I believe that with simple problems, we can use our God-given common sense. Like, for instance, that young man's common sense is telling him he shouldn't be "making out" but he can choose not to listen. What I meant was that if he cannot use his God-given common sense, then take it to the Lord. Sorry! |
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5 | What does Bible say about making out? | Matt 26:41 | DocTrinsograce | 198052 | ||
Hi, Nettie... No need to apologize. I figured that you understood the distinction, but had simply misspoken. As we seek to teach the Word, we learn to carefully craft our language so as to rightly represent the character of our Lord. (See post #195945.) It is a continual effort to do that for every one of us. That's one of the great things about a forum like this: it helps us with this important discipline in rightly expressing ourselves. It also helps because the expression of our understanding is then open for evaluation by other brothers and sisters. In Him, Doc |
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6 | What does Bible say about making out? | Matt 26:41 | johnn2877 | 198058 | ||
Thank you guys! I have been praying about this and felt the need to bring it up here. This is wonderful, Godly advice that is truly hard to find.I really appreciate it! | ||||||
7 | What does Bible say about making out? | Matt 26:41 | Searcher56 | 198071 | ||
God's day to you, johnn2877, Philippians 4:8 comes to mind. Also, my dad's advice "Looky, talkly, no touchy" is tough, but sound. Physical activity ... - gets in the way of getting to know the person - can cause arousal in one or both ... which causes problems Promise to not spend time together where there can be any questions raised. Promise to seek wise counsel - an older Christian couple, that your pastor recommends ... and be accountable to them ... if possible, one or both your parents. Remember that love is a commitment first. Also, that you two may part ways (I have with one I loved) ... and their future spouse should be able to come to you to thank you for how you treated each other. In closing be the spiritual leader, if you aren't already. Steve |
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