Before the Altar

<p>Biblical purity is not merely a line we are called not to cross; it is a lifestyle we are called to live. It is more than physical restraint. True purity involves our minds motives and actions.</p><p>Culture says to follow your heart. Scripture says follow God. It is time we start living like Jesus' followers in every area of our lives sold out for His glory. Romance and love are no exception. </p><p>Books written on the topics of romance singleness and purity are looking back but I am looking forward. I have never dated or kissed and I'm eighteen. Most people my age have already dated kissed and lost their virginity; some have even experienced pregnancy. For young adults divorce and cohabitation rates are beyond acceptable. Abortion numbers have amassed to over nine holocausts. And I am compelled to stand in the gap. If no one makes a stand we can only expect even worse consequences to come.</p><p>It's time to stop playing in the muck of this world and slapping a Christian label on it. We need to be resolute in surrendering our lives to the authorship of God. And that surrender starts now-before the altar.</p>