Purity

The Bible does not directly address specific actions like touching someone’s body in a detailed way, but it provides principles that can help guide believers in understanding sexual immorality. Sexual immorality, as described in the Bible, is not limited to the act of intercourse but also includes behaviors that lead to lust, impurity, and sexual temptation. Passages such as Matthew 5:27-28 (Jesus teaching that even looking at someone with lust is committing adultery in the heart) and 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5 (calling Christians to avoid sexual immorality and to control their bodies in holiness and honor) suggest that any actions that involve sexual desire or temptation outside the context of marriage can be considered sinful. In the context of a romantic relationship, physical contact, such as touching, can often lead to lustful thoughts or arouse sexual desire. The Bible emphasizes the importance of purity, self-control, and avoiding actions that may stir up sinful desires (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5). Therefore, touching someone in a sexual or intimate manner outside of marriage—especially in a way that can provoke lust—would generally be considered sexually immoral according to biblical teachings, as it crosses boundaries set for honoring and respecting others. It’s important to consider how such actions may lead to temptation, compromise purity, and violate God’s standard for sexual behavior.