While some people maintain a dating relationship solely for companionship and sex – “friends with benefits”, others seek genuine love and intimacy that would eventually lead into marriage. If you fall in the former school of thought, the question whether speaking and kissing in tongues go together would not arise at all. But if you are in the later and have noble intentions while dating, it is imperative that you establish clear boundaries with regards to getting turned on and being sexually aroused.
Author: Pele Odiase
Pele Odiase
Pele began his education in Nigeria before moving to the UK for a masters degree and subsequently a PhD in computer science. The sharp contrast in life and morals in the UK motivated him to start his blog, a website dedicated to sharing candid and virtuous views to enable individuals and families maximize their potentials in life, relationships and finances.
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Will you love her, comfort her, honour and protect her, and, forsaking all others, be faithful to her as long as you both shall live?” The groom answers “I will”. The minister then says to the bride: Will you love him, comfort him, honour and protect him, and, forsaking all others, be faithful to him as long as you both shall live?” The bride answers “I will”.