7 Things Men Should Do BEFORE Marriage

4. Prioritize Sexual Purity (both mentally and physically). 

You certainly don’t need me to tell you that we live in an age of sexual temptation and exploitation like no other time in history. Smart phones have made the temptation of pornography literally within our constant reach. If you want to maintain God’s standard for sexual purity (which isn’t to limit your fun but to protect and bless you and your future wife) then you must be proactive in this. Get accountability in place.

Get software on your phone to block porn and track sites for accountability (X3Watch and Covenant Eyes are good places to start). Don’t develop the dangerous habit of masturbation as a way to “stay pure” (it really just perpetuates lust and an unhealthy view of sex as a selfish act). Protect the honor and purity of any young woman you might be dating. We can’t compromise here, guys. I’m not preaching at you or judging you if you’ve messed up in these areas. I’ve made these same mistakes and the temporary pleasure was never worth the pain it caused later. Never trade temporary pleasure for permanent regret. If you’ve blown it, seek God’s limitless grace and then turn to a new beginning.

“But I say, anyone who even looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” Matthew 5:28

#5 will require looking at your time, energy and resources in a different way...