So my mom, my sister and I were having a conversation in the car today about dating and purity, and Hope had an awesome analogy that I wanted to share. Picture this: you have $1000. Now this isn't just any $1000 - it was given to you by someone special.. To hold for someone special. One day at the mall, you find some really cute clothes and decide to spend some of your money on them... But it's okay because they only cost $50 and you have $1000 right?! A few days later you hear a new song on the radio and decide to buy it for $1.29... Not to worry though, it's ONLY $1.29. But you don't end there...the cycle continues... Little by little the money you were given is gone.
Your purity is a gift from someone special (God!) meant for someone special (your future husband or wife!). Even though it might be "only a kiss," or "only holding hands," you are spending something that could be saved for your spouse! Would you rather give your husband or wife $990, $500, $50, or just some loose change? Or would you want to present $1000 to them... Completely whole and unused??
