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Originally Posted by adoptivemommy
Oh my... 
I believe with all my heart that as Christian man and women we should be guided by the Lord in our decision of whom to marry and I also believe in waiting for intimate encounters untill after we say "I do"! Having said all this, let me add, oh my goodness!! I think there is such a thing as taking things too far! Of course the parents should be involved and we should be sure to teach our children about the importance and the reasons why God has set up boundries that shouldn't be crossed when it comes to dating, courtship and marriage, but please, let's not forget love and passion!! If anyone needs proof of how God feels about passion and physical attraction, let them read the Songs of Solomon! As always, only my opinion... 
Laura  |
Courtship is to protect the love and passion and save that for the marriage. Song of Solomon warns "Do not stir up nor awaken love
Until it pleases." (2:7; 3:5, 8:4) Courtship allows an opportunity for a young couple to get to know each other, seek the Lord's will in their lives, and serve the the Lord before passion is stirred.
I am not legalistic about this. We have 3 sons, the oldest chose not to follow this, the other 2 did. As for me, I wish someone had encourage my wife and I to approach our relationship this way.
Just my view.