[CIBvet]

This article shows how much our society's changed just since the 'sexual revolution' began in the '60's, and I admire this young for standing by his convictions.

Today's young people are growing up in a society where EVERYTHING is about sex ... constantly.

Back in the late '80's I became friends with a young man who made the same decision to remain celibate until he married, because that's how he read The Bible.

I am 20 yrs older and a product of the '60's, so at the time I considered him somewhat querky in that regard, but deep down I respected him for the stance. I had this certain feeling God would Bless him for his decision, and I was right.

Today he and his wife are very much in love and have 2 beautiful children. It is such an inspiration and a joy to see how God has richly Blessed their marriage.

I attribute much of that to a young man who had the spiritual insight and strength of character to hold to his convictions, while at the same time, living in a society saturated 24/7 with sexual stimulus.

[Pan_Yans Wife]

I know one other couple that waited until marriage... they were both in their early twenties, when they married. But, now they have been married for twenty years, and have three children. They credit their faith, a cornerstone of their thriving marriage and family.

[CIBvet]

I must add: " ...living in a society that is increasingly and progressively saturated, 24/7, with sexual stimulus."

[Salvation]

**Today he and his wife are very much in love and have 2 beautiful children. It is such an inspiration and a joy to see how God has richly Blessed their marriage.

I attribute much of that to a young man who had the spiritual insight and strength of character to hold to his convictions, while at the same time, living in a society saturated 24/7 with sexual stimulus.**

Bumping for the truth! And obviously the rewards!

[luvtheconstitution]

Thanks for your post. It's funny how many posters here seem to disregard the view of diety on this matter. The contrast between the generations is startling.

Society is always shifting it's views, but God's laws are eternal. No reasonable person can say that sex outside of marraige hasn't caused significant damage to individuals and to society as a whole. The costs, both emotionally and financially, are staggering.

BTW, my dad was a CIB vet too - thanks for your service!