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Are you "kitten me?" haha
^Lame
I don't want to discourage those attitudes at all, because I love that people out there do have the strength and commitment to fight for their purity.
I just want to mention that it's God's grace and love and forgiveness that smiles down on us. Our performance will never win His grace. Trying to do that will only make someone look silly to Him.
I know what I am and am not capable of. Unless God physically changes something about me, I will lust in relationships (and out of them, while single, as well). To try and act like I can avoid sexual intimacy outside of marriage is foolish, because I already fail in that regard through my heart and mind. So to me, the actions are not severe, as the heart behind those actions is already their and in motion.
That's why I thank God. For His forgiveness. I know I can't offer Him perfection or purity. I can still praise Him, still understand my shortcomings, and still honor Him with the way I treat people.
I know I'm gonna get hurt for this...:o But I hope you get what I mean.
Kev I still love you bro. Wanna cookie?
I don't want to discourage those attitudes at all, because I love that people out there do have the strength and commitment to fight for their purity.
I just want to mention that it's God's grace and love and forgiveness that smiles down on us. Our performance will never win His grace. Trying to do that will only make someone look silly to Him.
I know what I am and am not capable of. Unless God physically changes something about me, I will lust in relationships (and out of them, while single, as well). To try and act like I can avoid sexual intimacy outside of marriage is foolish, because I already fail in that regard through my heart and mind. So to me, the actions are not severe, as the heart behind those actions is already their and in motion.
That's why I thank God. For His forgiveness. I know I can't offer Him perfection or purity. I can still praise Him, still understand my shortcomings, and still honor Him with the way I treat people.
Purity is a good thing and a good thing to want but sometimes we sin. At least you are honest about it Kevin. Not everyone ends up staying pure but God's mercy and grace can come into play. He sees your heart and struggles. He sees if you truly feel sorry when you repent and try hard.
I have had a few people in real life, not that no one here is real you know what I mean lol, try to tell me that because in my past I made those mistakes that God would not bless me or any relationship I happen to fall short in if I ever do in this manner. To me that hurts because that is between me and the Lord.
Sin is sin. I am not saying, "Hey free pass to go and do this." But people are no better because they are able to remain pure. We are all equals here and we all make mistakes of all kinds.
And Kevin, I am sure you found 49439 grammatical errors in this post. lol
Anyone have any fantabulous weekend plans?
winterizing the house? how do you do that? Though I must say I LOVE winter!! It's my favorite season to be honest. So maybe I"ll add some warm coco while I watch a movie to the weekend adventure list. Wish I had someone to go to the movies with. ahhh. oh well.
Sorry, student union on campus. A lot of people around here go home on the weekends, and I don't feel like driving 12 hours right now. lolthe Union?
Sorry, student union on campus. A lot of people around here go home on the weekends, and I don't feel like driving 12 hours right now. lol