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NASB | Matthew 26:41 "Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 26:41 "Keep actively watching and praying that you may not come into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the body is weak." |
Bible Question: 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?? |
Bible Answer: 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! |