How to Determine How Far Christian Couples Should Go
Christian couples are not free to physically engage in certain activities when they are dating simply because the Bible states these acts are for marriage. However, since the Bible does not name all acts in detail, it can be challenging for some Christian couples to know how far they can go without sinning. Luckily, there are some guidelines to help.
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How to Determine How Far Christian Couples Should Go
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Read the Bible. First and foremost, the Bible is the best place to find information on how Christian couples should treat one another. For example, this holy book states couples will not consummate a love until marriage. This translates to not having sex until after marriage vows have been exchanged. The Bible provides a lot of background and will help any Christian couple with questions.
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Talk with your pastor. Most pastors are educated in theology, the Bible, and counseling their parishoners. That means a pastor will be a great resource for information when it comes to finding out how far a Christian couple can go. Keep in mind, though, that one pastor's interpretation of the Bible may be different than another pastor's.
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Go as far as a moral compass will allow. Christians have a moral compass and may feel guilty when doing something inappropriate. If what is happening is against God's will, then stop. God will provide guidance as long as He is listened to.
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Understand the relationship. Christian couples should talk about being comfortable or not feeling comfortable with actions. Some individuals will only want to hold hands and maybe kiss while other Christians may think it is fine to do everything but have sex. As long as both individuals in the relationship are comfortable with God's teachings, then the relationship is going well.
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Pray. The final way for Christians to know how far to go is to pray. God will provide guidance and help a couple stay on a godly path. Simply pray frequently and then hear what God says.
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Tips & Warnings
Hang out with other Christians to avoid negative peer pressure.
