Purity

So for those that know me, know I wear a purity ring. I'm not afraid to let others know. I believe in remaining abstinent until marriage. Even before I had a relationship with God I believed this. I took the pledge to abstain from sex my seventh grade year at the end of a week long sex-ed class. I'm not ashamed of that.

I do get tormented from "friends" for my belief. The thing is, its not just my belief. Its what God tells us to do. Its in the bible. Sex is something that should be shared between two who are married and love each other. That is my belief. I have never tried to shove my belief down others throats. I share the word of God but I wont force someone to believe what I believe.

Lately, people have basically called me stupid because I wear a purity ring. They have been pressuring me trying to say that Its fun. Trust me I could find a million more things that I find fun. Sex does not have to be one of them. To me sharing Gods word is fun.

I cant just tell others what I believe I have to back it up so that Is what I am here to do.

So the most common verse for remaining pure is found in 1 Timothy 4:12. Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set and example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.

This verse is on my purity ring. Yes we are young. I am a 17 year old teenager, most kids I know are having sex. I want to be that example. I want to tell them that just because we are young and think we are in love doesn't mean we have to have sex. That is not what our lives are about.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-5. For this is the will of God, your sanctification; that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in passion of lust like the Gentiles who do now know God.

I live for God. I'm not perfect. I sin, I'm human. I believe in abstinence until marriage. I know many do not share this view. No one should have to be afraid to wear their purity ring and tell others their beliefs. I know from first hand how bad it feels to have others torment you because you follow what the bible says.

Don't be afraid to share your love for God. Don't be afraid to live as the bible says to. We all have different beliefs. That's life, we all share different views. Share yours, don't hide from it. Don't let other pressure you into doing anything that you don't believe in. Be that example that others need.

                                                           God bless <3

                                                                   Love,
                                                                       Heaven April