Have you ever wondered “How far is too far?” or “What boundaries do I need in my dating relationship?”
As Christians, we know that sex belongs in marriage, but there are often disagreements about what kinds of physical affection is okay to do before marriage. Hugs? Holding hands? Kissing? Cuddling? The list of questions can go on and on.
And usually, people say, “The Bible doesn’t mention dating, so anything other than sex must be okay.”
I was listening to a Stephanie Mae Wilson podcast last summer, and she referenced a scripture passage I had never tied to dating in my brain, but now that it’s connected it makes perfect sense to me.
Today we’re going to go over this Bible passage and discuss how far is too far.
The answer might not be what you are expecting!
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Are you ready? Grab your favorite drink, a snack, and your Bible, and let’s get started!
Let’s Chat About How Far is Too Far!
If you’re able, I would love it if you would turn to 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 in your Bible while you listen to this podcast. The bulk of our conversation comes from this passage. If you’re planning on listening to this episode while you drive or do the dishes, no worries! :) I read the passage multiple times in the episode :)
Also- In this episode, you get to hear just how much I mix up my words LOL! Just as if we were having a real-life conversation, I often had to reach for water when my mouth was dry or go back and clarify when the words I wanted to say didn’t come out correctly.
Thanks for bearing with me and being my friend despite my awkwardness :)
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Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Stephanie Mae Wilson’s Podcast
- This blog post I wrote- “We Cannot Earn Our Purity. Period.”
- Phylicia Masonheimer’s post titled “How Far is Too Far? Is The Wrong Question”
I would love to hear your thoughts about how far is too far!
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