Titus 2:11-14 (ESV)
11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation
for all people, 12 training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions,
and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, 13
waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and
Savior Jesus Christ, 14 who gave himself for us to redeem us from all
lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are
zealous for good works.
Let’s commit to set physical boundaries long before we get
into a relationship. By knowing where you stand and what God has called you to
do, you’ll be stronger and less likely to give into temptation when it comes.
It’s easy to decide you want to commit to purity. It’s way
harder to follow through. Ambiguity is one of the leading causes of moral
failure - you don’t make the right decision because you haven’t decided what
the right decision is! A lot of us don’t take the time to process how we feel
or what God has told us is within His will for us physically. It’s no wonder
that when we’re in tempting situations, we cave.
Without knowing your own boundaries, it’s easy to blame the
other person for ‘pushing your boundaries’ or ‘doing more than you would have
wanted.’ Instead of making excuses, it’s time to own your purity. Decide how
God wants you to live and be bold! Share your thoughts with your husband, wife,
boyfriend or girlfriend early on and build accountability within your
relationship, as well as with other trusted friends. Don’t wait until you’ve
gone too far and feel guilty to determine your boundaries. Don’t wait until you
hit the other person’s boundaries. Take initiative to protect both your purity
and your significant other’s purity. Your relationship with Jesus and your
ability to hear His voice will grow stronger when you realize that purity
starts with you.
Pray that Jesus would give you a heart for purity and that
you would truly desire to live your life His way and enjoy obeying Him.
Dear Lord, we pray that we would keep strong boundaries in
our relationships. Help us to protect the ones that we love. In the Name of
Jesus, Amen.
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