First, if you are asking the question “How far is too far?” in a dating relationship, you have already gone or are considering going too far when it comes to your physical boundaries. The question should be, “What is the standard set before me?” When we begin to frame our thinking around pushing the limits, we will inevitably break them or push past them.

When we set the biblical standard at the beginning, although the temptation will still be there, you know the expectation and can think about the boundaries. If you are dating someone who can’t respect those boundaries, then you shouldn’t be with that person. This means he or she doesn’t respect you and are in the relationship for selfish reasons. You must look for someone who will push you closer to Christ, not further away.

List three boundaries, based on the standard, that you will have for yourself.