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| The Moral Values Of Abstinence Before Marriage / Educational Film VideoSun, 04 Jan 2009 00:47:02 -0800 by rosaryfilmsThe Moral Values Of Abstinence Before Marriage / Educational Video. From "How Much Affection?" (1958). Producer: Crawley Films; Creative Commons license: Public DomainToday, the issue of abstinence from sexual behaviors before marriage is most often discussed within the context of sex education in the public schools. And the ensuing debate over the most effective and appropriate method of sex education for students is a logical by-product of an ever-increasing sexualized society. Fundamentally, abstinence is viewed as refraining from sexual activity, but it would be better understood in the larger context of God's plan for relationships and intimacy. As Christians, the concept of reserving sex for marriage is a part of God's original plan. In fact, it was an integral product of creation. Indeed, during creation, the gift of sex was among those things God declared to be "very good." In the beginning, God created man and woman, ordained marriage and gave sex, both as a gift and a responsibility, to mankind. Notice that sex more correctly identified as one's sexuality was given to all mankind and not just married couples. The act itself is confined to marriage. Only then, when done according to God's plan, can sex be physically enjoyed to its fullest extent, emotionally satisfying, psychologically fulfilling and spiritually meaningful. If the act of sex is meant for marriage, it begs the question: What is the practical application for those who are not married? We are to remain celibate and to offer ourselves completely up to God for His service, something that's very difficult when married. For those who follow God's plan, He offers up His blessings. We see these blessings even from a purely secular context. Abstinence prevents unwed pregnancies 100 percent of the time and will prevent sexually transmitted infections if all behaviors are reserved for marriage. Multiple studies have shown that individuals who remain abstinent before marriage have a better chance of remaining faithful in their marriage. When spouses are faithful within marriage, it allows the couple, and specifically the male, to build, save, protect, plan and prosper. So abstinence before marriage and faithfulness within marriage have historically protected the individual and society. While sexual intimacy is the exclusive privilege of a husband and wife within the context of marriage, sexual morality is the concern of individuals, families and society. When approached in accordance with God's plan, the benefits of abstinence are innumerable. Along with all other kinds of sexual immorality, sex before marriage / premarital sex is repeatedly condemned in Scripture (Acts 15:20; Romans 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:1; 6:13,18; 7:2; 10:8; 2 Corinthians 12:21; Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; 1 Thessalonians 4:3; Jude 7). The Bible promotes abstinence before marriage. Sex before marriage is just as wrong as adultery and other forms of sexual immorality, because they all involve having sex with someone you are not married to. Sex between a husband and his wife is the only form of sexual relations that God approves of (Hebrews 13:4). Sex before marriage has become so common for many reasons. Far too often we focus on the recreation aspect of sex without recognizing the re-creation aspect. Yes, sex is pleasurable. God designed it that way. He wants men and women to enjoy sexual activity (within the confines of marriage). However, the primary purpose of sex is not pleasure, but rather reproduction. God does not outlaw sex before marriage to rob us of pleasure, but to protect us from unwanted pregnancies and children born to parents who do not want them or are not prepared for them. Imagine how much better our world would be if Gods pattern for sex was followed: fewer sexually transmitted diseases, fewer un-wed mothers, fewer unwanted pregnancies, fewer abortions, etc. Abstinence is Gods only policy when it comes to sex before marriage. Abstinence saves lives, protects babies, gives sexual relations the proper value, and most importantly honors God. Related: sex education moral values abstinence marriage petting affection sexual attraction pre-marital premarital chastity celibate celibacy virgin virginity pure purity behavior abstain god activity active intimacy christian christianity relationship relationships husband wife children family psychological reasons emotions emotionally spiritually morals morality ethics ethical sexuality conjugal intercourse immorality value educational video film abstinent self-control self control virtue immoral | |
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| Drinking Song: A Moment of AbstinenceThu, 01 Jan 2009 15:27:17 -0800 by aDogNamedHandsomelet's have a moment of abstinence.its the least that we can dofor all our friends home safe in bedthe pure, the strong, the fewlet's have a moment of self-controland while that moment lastspray for our friends out on the seaand pray that the clock runs fast'cause you should never overdo your virtues when they come to visitmoderation is the secret on the road to earthly joyso should your true-blue heart start beating youmust tell it who is leading whothe road to hell was paved by good intentions not by meso let's raise a glass to abstinenceand give our voice a restmay all your drinks be hundred proofthe pure, the strong, the bestlet's raise a glass to self-controland bolt that sucker downand pray for our friends out on the seamay all their sorrows drown'cause you should never overdo your virtues when they come to visitmoderation is the secret on the road to earthly joyso should your true-blue heart start hitting youmust tell it who is kidding whothe road to hell was paved by good intentions not by meso let's have a moment of abstinencea minor slur in timea pause in drink, perchance to think to reason and to rhymeso let's have a moment of self-controla seldom welcome guestand pray for our friends out on the seathe pure, the strong, the bestand pray for our friends out on the seathe purethe strong, the best Related: drinking song country alternative rock funny nashville original indie unsigned | |
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| A Message From "Joe Cool"Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:12:03 -0800 by HangGliderProduction"Choose Abstinence", spread the word. The fact is all across the county, our great United States of America, kids are deceived into believing that "everyone else is doing it". The truth is, everyone else isn't doing it. Join the REAL majority. Wait until you're married and share a deep relationship with your partner. Waiting for sex protects you from sexual diseases such as: Genital Herpes, HPV, AIDS or HIV, Genital Warts, Hepatitis A, B, or C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis. As shown in the video, sex isn't cool. Stand up and choose abstinence. Related: sex sexual herpes disease aids condom abstinence joe cool joecool party bad wait girls guys messages celebrities famous popular nudity nude naked inappropriate sleeping together hot sexy xxx | |
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