God, Girls, and Guys by Robin Marsh

Author:Robin Marsh
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

HOW FAR IS TOO FAR?

SETTING BOUNDARIES

Boundary: The point at which something ends or beyond which it becomes something else.

Whether you realize it or not, there have been boundaries in your life since the time you were born. Before you came home from the hospital, your parents considered your surroundings and made sure the house was safe and secure for you. The crib you slept in probably had bumper pads to protect you and high sides to keep you from falling out.

As you got older, the boundaries broadened to cover the new activities and challenges you faced. When you went outside, you were told where you could go and where you couldn’t. You knew where you could ride your bike and what kind of helmet was required.

When teens get driver’s licenses, they are given more freedom and privileges, but also new boundaries. Your parents provide restrictions, and so does the government. There are boundaries for when you can drive, how fast you can go, and which direction to drive. You follow instructions on signs and stop when the lights are red. If you don’t, disaster is imminent.

Boundaries are not bad. They provide protection and give you guidelines to avoid potential harm. Just like an umbrella provides protection from the rain, God’s boundaries provide protection for your present and future relationships.

We’re entering a chapter that is sure to capture your attention. Why? Because it addresses a question girls always ask and think about when it comes to dating and physical attraction: How far is too far? Where do I set the line? Does the line change? What is God’s boundary regarding physical contact in dating and love?

Let’s get something out of the way first. If you’re looking for us to give you permission to go to a certain point or specific guidelines regarding where you stop with a boy when it comes to physical contact, you’re not going to find it. Don’t be disappointed. We are going to look at some steps of physical progression in dating. And we’re going to share some principles from Scripture that will give you God’s wisdom in this area instead of just offering our opinion. We believe God has given all of us a standard of purity. And He has given all of us the ability to use self-control. Our hope is that you won’t let the world dictate to you what the sexual norms are for teenagers. Our prayer is that you’ll allow the Holy Spirit to teach and lead you, providing God’s hedge of protection around your life.

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