True Love Waits...

“True love waits…”

Purity, a subject not talked about nowadays, because it is not as common as it was years ago. Unfortunately, we are growing up in a time where church is no longer a priority, but partying and dating is. I wanted to bring up this topic, because it is near to my heart, and important to me.

                                   

Staying pure is a decision you have to make by yourself. The biggest problem with today’s society is that girls feel influenced by their friends to be “cool” and “popular”. But in reality, that isn’t what will determine your future. Girls can choose to stay pure for many reasons. What is my reason? The Bible. The Bible says that abstinence until marriage is important. And this is what I have always believed. Some people wonder why abstinence until marriage is necessary. And this is my take on it. You may have heard of the saying “your body is a temple, not a visitor’s center.” And this is completely true. Giving up your body to someone who will not permanently be in your life can affect you in big ways. The wedding ceremony is the biblical bonding of the couple, and therefore, after becoming both legally and biblically bonded, it is then ok. Do not give up your body to anyone other than the man who you will be with for the rest of your life. Even if you are in a committed relationship, nothing is “official” until that ceremony.

Staying pure also has other benefits. One of which being that it makes your relationship healthier. If you and your significant other are on the same page regarding this subject, it makes your relationship stress-free, and there is no arguing over what is acceptable or not in your relationship.

What does staying pure have to do with a long-distance relationship? A lot. Although staying pure has a history of being biblically related, some couples choose to stay abstinent because of the distance. It makes you less dependent on each other, and although it is always difficult being away from each other, remaining abstinent can teach you to not rely on each other so much. A good relationship should be built on emotions, not on the physical bond. Yes, physical attraction does mean something. But in the long run, having a strong connection based on emotions and support, is the most important. That doesn’t mean to stop kissing and holding hands; it just means to find that balance of trust, emotional support, and the physical bond.

How people have responded to me making the decision? Honestly, I don’t mind how people react. Unfortunately today, it makes it hard for people to understand what the big deal is with remaining pure. Others tease me on a daily basis for my decision. But my decision will provide for a great future, and I am perfectly happy being teased, than making decisions that may not be the smartest. So ladies, if you are remaining pure, GO YOU! Don’t be threatened by what other people are saying to you about your decision. Use it, as a time to tell your testimony and explain why remaining pure is important!