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Obey God and Parents. Mk. 12:30 love God. . . . and you’ll obey. Col. 3:20 obey parents. Parents Take Charge. Eph. 6:4 train, admonish – set, enforce rules. Predetermine What You Want. Josh. 24:14-15 to serve God. godly, ungodly boyfriend / girlfriend.
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Obey God and Parents Mk. 12:30 love God. . . . and you’ll obey Col. 3:20 obey parents Parents Take Charge Eph. 6:4 train, admonish – set, enforce rules
Predetermine What You Want Josh. 24:14-15 to serve God • godly, ungodly boyfriend / girlfriend 1 Cor. 15:33 evil companions. . . . • evil boyfriend / girlfriend. . . .
Make it a Spiritual Relationship 2 Cor. 6:14-17 • best relationships are spiritual Suggestions: • go to church together • Bible study • discuss relationship • be consistent • discuss moral standards
Flee Lusts 2 Tim. 2:22 flee, run to safety 1 Tim. 2:9-10 godly attire 1 Th. 5:22 abstain, every form of evil Suggestions: • take Jesus • expect end of time, Jesus’ return • no sexual movies, TV, music • don’t be home alone • do things in groups • don’t go to secluded places • don’t go places where there’s sin • don’t dance
Avoid Every Form of Fornication 1 Cor. 6:18-20 flee fornication Definitions: • "Fornication" denotes "illicit sexual intercourse" (Vine's) and includes adultery, homosexuality, and bestiality. • "Intercourse" denotes "physical sexual contact between individuals that involves the genitalia of at least one person" (Webster). • Petting (2nd base), some forms of dancing Most teens don’t want premarital sex Communicate your moral position. . . .
Have Fun! Ja. 1:17 every good thing from God Fun when in a godly relationship Fun when put God first