1Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children 2and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
3But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed, because these are improper for God's holy people. 4Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving. 5For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure or greedy person—such a man is an idolater—has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God's wrath comes on those who are disobedient. 7Therefore do not be partners with them.
I know that this topic has been called a grey area for a reason so I just wanna share with you something that really impacted me during YMLC. This was the passage that the president of CAC used for his sermon and he said this at the end:
(He shared about the story of Jacob and Esau's birthright which we know well: Gen 25:29-34)
Do not sell your birthright as sons and daughters of God for something that is cheap and invaluable.
So I do pray that we will honor God in all our decision making to the best of our ability.
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And for those of you who are up for a read, this is the book I mentioned:
Boy meets Girl: say hello to courtship
by Joshua Harris
Chapter 3: This is an example of what a couple who got together when they were really young did. How they stayed pure before God, their families and each other
Chapter 9: Think this partly answers whether staying over is ok.
If you haven't read this book, its a good read especially if you have some questions with regards to BGR. =)
eh... i know that we haven decide what to do with e blog yet, but hope u're ok with me sharing here. =X
hey thanks for sharing! i think its rather clear on the subject of cohabitation, it is putting yourself in temptation's way
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