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chastity

  1. AlexB23

    Celibacy for Christ

    Hello folks. Today's devotional hits hard, as I am a Christian bi guy, but would rather remain single and celibate to uphold Biblical teachings, unless married to a woman. Date May 30, 2024 | Celibacy for Christ Verse 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 (NIV): "It is God’s will that you should be...
  2. SacredHeartClub

    Gay and Catholic: how to create an affirming celibate life?

    As my header says, I am exploring the possibility of becoming Catholic. The only real thing that's stopping me is the fact that I'm gay. I know what the church teaches about homosexuality and while I'm not really on board with phrases like "objectively disordered", I've been discerning celibacy...
  3. Blexxer

    Mathew 19:12- Was Jesus referring to virgins?

    I have read Mathew 19:12 and am curious to know if anyone thinks that Jesus was referring to virgins abstaining from sex. He mentions those who have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of Heaven. An eunuch could have had a sexual relationship in the past but has chosen to abstain from it...
  4. HatGuy

    The Thrill And Beauty Of Purity

    Sex is more than just when you should have it, who you should have it with, and how you (should) prefer it. I tuck my kids away at night and think about how boyish they are. I think about how the bath that night turned brown and mirky within seconds of them getting in, thanks to their grubby...
  5. H

    Chastity - What is the limit?

    Hello, I have a spiritual question about Chastity and my pastor didn't give me a clear answer (and it is bit embarrassing to ask in person). (I am in mid-20's, so I am not a teenager with questions, but just new to Christianity and the different aspects of Christian life style). 1. My...
  6. Lybrah

    Want to wait until marriage for sex

    I want to wait, but I am afraid that if I make the guy wait, would if I am bad in bed? What if there is some other problem? I would feel bad making him wait, marry me, and then the sex is bad.