As if pimples weren't hard enough to deal with . . . And then came dating . . . I remember talking about dating in Christian youth groups over the years. And because they didn't look hard enough to find the verses where God does tell us how far is too far, they decided for themselves where the line ought to be drawn. Most thought that passionate kissing, tight hugs and limited petting over clothes was okay.
Passionate desires become overwhelming almost instantly.
Trying to stop there is like handing a child an open box of See's Candy and telling him he can't eat any. In the beginning, it might seem pretty innocent, but it can move very fast. A peck on the lips becomes a longer, passionate kiss. Then, the boy's hands start getting out of control. It's almost like hitting your head on a brick wall.