Worth The Wait

Purity

16 reasons to save sex for marriage:

  1. Freedom from sexual sin and guilt. 1Thess. 4:3-5, 1Cor. 6:9,10, 18-20
  2. Freedom from bother and dangers of contraceptives. The only 100% sure birth control, is abstinence.
  3. Freedom from the extra risk of cervical cancer related to intercourse. Not needing to get a shot with unknown long-term consequences.
  4. Freedom from sexually transmitted diseases which could create life-long damage.
  5. Freedom from unwanted pregnancy.
  6. Freedom from the temptation to abort.
  7. Freedom from having to make the difficult choice between adoption and single parenting.
  8. Freedom from pressure to marry before you are ready.
  9. Freedom from exploitation of others.
  10. Freedom to develop self control as you make choices which lead toward growth and maturity.
  11. Freedom to focus on establishing and realizing life goals.
  12. Freedom to develop healthy relationships which aren't clouded by self seeking sexual overtones.
  13. Freedom to enjoy being a teenager.
  14. Freedom to give that special gift of virginity to your marriage partner.
  15. Freedom to have greater trust in your marriage, knowing that you are capable of self control and faithfulness.
  16. Freedom from comparisons in your marriage to past lovers.

Secondary Purity