I'm a member of the church %26amp; so is my boyfriend but it's very hard to avoid being ';worldly';. any advice?Do any members of the churches of Christ have advice on teen relationships?
Start your dates with a prayer. This sets a positive tone from the beginning.
If you are going somewhere and you would feel uneasy if your mother or your preacher saw you there, you shouldn't be there either.
Read your Bible every day. With God's word fresh in your mind it will help you resist temptations. Remember, when Jesus was tempted, He said, ';It is written...';
Don't stay up too late. When you are tired, your resolve to resist temptation is weakened.
Don't drink alcoholic beverages, for the same reason. Studies show that even a little alcohol reduces your resolve to resist temptation, even before you begin to feel a ';buzz';.
Dress modestly.
Choose entertainment carefully. If, for example, you go to a movie that has a strong sexual theme, that idea is placed in your mind even before you are alone.
Limit how much time you spend alone with your date. Even when you are alone, be in a public place. (a restaurant, a park, etc.)
Choose activities that will serve others and serve God. You can't do good and evil at the same time.
Don't forsake the assemblies of the church. (Heb 10:25)
Have a friend, your mother, your preacher, or someone else you can trust check up on you. Have someone you can trust to ask you every day if you have remained pure. (This person should be someone who will be dependable and will keep your answers confidential.) It will be easier to resist temptation if you know you will have to give an accounting the next day. (Answer the questions truthfully.)
I admire your desire to do what is right! I will pray for you!
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