The post below is something I wrote to myself like two years ago and
never did anything with. below is what transpired and my thoughts
since then at the end.
Last week I go over to josh and troy’s place to kick it and study
some Romans and all that jazz and I bring up the subject of
vacationing with our significant others and the response I get back
from both is EXACTLY THE SAME.
Troy says “I’ve thought about going up to Chicago with Lindsay with
my friends and her friends but nothing where we would stay the night,
that just wouldn't be a good thing.”
And then josh chimes in, “ I couldn’t put myself in that situation.”
To Which I reply, “Why?”
“Man, I just think the temptation would be to great for something
like that.”
Sheesh. Am I smarter then everyone around me, or just that naïve. I
am really that dumb to think I can travel to the big city, get a
hotel room, and not get super coital. Apparently my self control is
better then that of my associates. We set boundaries early on in our
relationship, and I’m expected to respect those boundaries, as is
she. It’s not like they’re pumping Viagra into the Chicago water
supply just because they know I’m coming. I don’t forsee as soon as I
step into the hotel room, megu slams the door, yells “have your way
with me” and then runs to jump on top of me. (Editor’s Note: not that
I would be opposed to this at all, but ya never know, stranger things
have happened.)*1
I guess this brings me to this whole idea of “!!!CHRISTIAN DATING!!!”
The rules and regulations that “couples” put themselves through are
both unnatural and petty.
“We’re not kissing until we’re engaged.”
“We don’t hold hands.”
“We don’t do things like that.”
No, What you don’t do is act normal.*2
Most people don’t know this but there were actually 15 commandments
but Moses drop one of them tablets (They’re heavy) but researchers
have actually found them and I present them to you now.
11. THOU SHALT BEHAVE WHEN AROUND THE OPPOSITE SEX
12. THOU SHALT KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY SMOOCH
13. THOU SHALT KEEP THINES GENITALS IN THOUST TOGA’S UNTIL TOLD
OTHERWISE
14. THOU SHALT BEWARE HOT CHICKS, FOR THEY ARE DANGEROUS
15. THOU SHALT KNOW HOW TO LAY NEXT TO A WOMAN AND NOT HAVE “HANKY
PANKY”
I didn’t know God had such a since of humor, but hey he created
manatees so you can’t put much past him. My favorite has to be 12. it
should have been a law in like 2kings or Hosea or something that said
before a guy proposes to a girl he should get to make out with her
for like 10 minutes to know what’s what. I would be livid if I
married a chick and the night of the honeymoon you get your first
smooch and it’s like kissing a camel. Just thank the Lord that I’m
not a divorce court judge, if a dude came in and was like, “look,
judge, sleeping with this woman is like having sex with a buffalo.”
“judgment for the plaintiff.”
Now, granted I am being a little phecieous, but you get my point. And
no I’m not talking about rampant Sex in the middle of the street but
on the same token you should be knowledgeable of your partner and
their body. Bottom line, just take the time smooch on your chick a
little bit, she’ll want you too. And if she doesn’t, then get rid of
her because chances are she’s more trouble then she’s worth.
*1 This has since happened, which is AWESOME, love you doodlebug ;)
*2 I know that if certain people read this (namely josh and Troy)
that I'm going to catch alot of crap for it, but you know what, when
I wrote this originally, I thought it and you what, I still do.
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After thoughts
After rereading that, I stand by it. I'll concede to that fact that
the relationship Megan and I have is not exactly what you would call
normal, but it's the best one I've ever been in. I want to make it
clear that I have all the respect in the world for someone who
chooses to have this kind of relationship, it's weird and doesn't
make you anymore sanctified then me, but I'm not going to disrespect
it.
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Lew, this post really pisses me off. you just dont get it do you? its not about how "cool" a chick is or how much fun you have together or you have the same interests... these things are fine, but you're missing the key point of all of this! THAT GOD ISN'T LYING WHEN HE SAYS BE HOLY AS I AM HOLY!!! (1 Peter 1:15-16) Sin isn't this lacksidaisical thing you handwave and not think about until it burns you... its serious business (matthew 5:29)! God calls His chosen to lives that reflect we're His chosen. He has called us out of darkness because of His great love and mercy to be His kids... how then can we not love Him in return for all that He has done for us and given us??? that is why we tithe. that is why we love the unloveable. that is why we have relationships with ladies that is pure and God honoring. Just because other people want to abstain from kissing / holding hands / or whatever, is because they desire to be HOLY ! its not about kissing, holding hands, etc or that those things are wrong, its that those things could potentially lead into other things that are sexually immoral! This is not legalism... there is not list of "rules"... THIS IS ABOUT LOVE!!!! i wish the church would stop thinking that following Jesus is a list of don'ts... rather its about DOING!!!!! LIVING from your heart!!! i pray for God to grip your heart as hard as He can. When He does, you will finally begin to think like He does.
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