Purity in dating

Purity does not consist in looking down on the body or in living in fear. It consists in integrating desire within a true, responsible love that is directed toward the good. Living purity protects the relationship from being reduced to mere use. It helps love grow in respect, freedom, and genuine self-giving. Christian purity is not just about holding back. It also teaches how to look, speak, and treat the other with a freedom that prepares for a truer self-giving.