*the following letter was an assignment our P.E. teacher gave us to write to a fictional character about abstinence.... (i.e...Jacie isn't real :)
Dear Jacie March 28, 2008
I want to write to you right now about a very important and difficult topic, it may seem awkward, but it is something I am sure you will deal with. What I am talking about is purity and abstinence. First, I’ll go with purity; it isn’t just keeping your virginity, but keeping your thoughts, words, and actions pure. It is difficult, because I know and have experienced the difficulty, but I am challenging you now to keep yourself pure—of all bad things. Now, Abstinence; as well, it involves not only abstaining from the act of having sex outside of marriage, but you need to abstain from immodesty, and all types of immoral behaviour-guard your mind from the temptations of sexual thoughts.
I’m sure that you have had “boy_friends” and will have boyfriends, but you will only ever have that one true love. When you do find the right guy be careful-he may be wearing shining armour, but the reflection in the armour should be of God. Remember, of all the crushes you may have, and think “he’s the one” they may last for only a short time, so try to treat your crushes as friends, and let the relationships grow from there. Choose carefully who you go on dates with and set rules and guidelines for your behaviour and physical contact; this will help you both to keep from getting tempted, and unsure of what behaviour is “off-limits”. These rules don’t have to be as strict as “six-inches-apart-or else”, but you know your weaknesses and can set rules that will avoid those tempting situations. If you do find yourself being too tempted (and I know those thoughts sneak in very easily) when you are alone on dates, try double-dating. Being in a group will help you to keep from doing things you would only do when alone. Hold your dating friends accountable, and be accountable to them. They are there to help you have healthy and Godly relationships.
You and your boyfriend should always put God first. Doing devotions together and praying with and for each other are great ways to grow together spiritually. You can even have friendly visits, going to each-others church Sunday, and having lunch with each other’s families. This will show your commitment to God and to each other, and help you get to know the family of your special guy.
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