Author, Kari Kampakis has a really good article on how to restore your reputation after a regrettable mistake with a boy. The good news is that no mistake is too big for the grace of God. Kari explains that who you are now is not who you will be in five years time. You do not have to be defined by your mistakes. She also said that where you are going matters more than where you've been. Philippians 3:13-14 says, Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press ontoward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. You can read the full article here.
Christianity Today has a great article about 5 Big Lies About Sex. Number one is, sex is no big deal. It actually is a big deal. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 says, Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body. Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. Paul says that sexual immorality is unlike other sins because it also affects your body.
Just because you date a Christian guy, doesn't mean that you won't end up in an abusive relationship. Ephesians 5:25 says, Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church... If your boyfriend is not treating you with respect when you're dating, there's no way he's going to change when you're married. Girls who end up in abusive relationships often have self-esteem issues and have trouble breaking the cycle. But you are a child of God and he wants so much more for you. The Christianity Today website says that girls should be aware of a guy who:
I remember how boy crazy I was when I was a teenager. It's only by the grace of God that I was able to stay sexually pure until I got married. Thankfully, most of the boys treated me like one of the guys or like their sister. The temptation is real, especially when we live in a culture saturated with sex - you can't turn on the radio or TV, or open a book or magazine without being bombarded. Colossians 3:5 says Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Sex was created by God and is great, but it was designed for marriage. I know it sounds old fashioned, but your virginity is the best gift you can give your future husband. I have no regrets but I know plenty of people who lost their virginity before they got married and they have plenty of regrets.
Blogger, Chelsea Crockett, has some Godly characteristics to look for in a guy.
Note: you do not need a guy to be happy or complete, but if you do find one, make sure he fills these criteria. You can find the article here. There is a useful article on dating at www.therebelution.com on 11 Dating Tips for Christian Teens by Christopher Whitmer. One point was you don't need to date and another one was don't be afraid to date. The Bible doesn't spell out the rules and regulations for Christian Dating but it gives us a lot of good principles. You can read the full article here.
1 Corinthians 6:18 says Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.
The world is beginning to realise that the risks of being sexually active are not limited to pregnancy and STDs but also psychological damage - guilt, regret, depression, loss of intimacy, loss of self-respect etc. Sex is a powerful union and should not be treated casually. Your virginity is the best wedding gift you can give your husband. |
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