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Deeper reasons for purity

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VeryTiredGirl said:
Check out the book "Pure Joy! The Positive Side of Single Sexuality". It talks about the 'whys' of celibacy and abstinence beyond STD's and pregnancy, as well as the emotions of sexuality.

Thanks as I sure will my friend!!
 
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ardeur said:
In one of our more serious conversations recently, I discovered that the only reason my boyfriend has for remaining pure and being obedient to God is because "the Bible says so." That is all very good, but he is struggling with needing something more than that. I was very surprised that he didn't understand, or even know about, the reprocussions of sexual impurity before marriage (besides pregnancy and STD's) for Christians. He believes we shouldn't do it just because it's a sin outside of marriage.

Does anyone know of a good book which covers this?


"I kissed dating goodbye" and "boy meets girl" by
Joshua Harris
 
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As long as he knows ahead of time. That's not exactly something you should surprise him with.

Sorry. I'm new here. Forgot you guys don't know me. I'm a saved single parent. I came to Christ when my children were very young. So, it won't be a surprise to him at all. But thanks for your concern.
 
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Luke 1:45 said:
Sorry. I'm new here. Forgot you guys don't know me. I'm a saved single parent. I came to Christ when my children were very young. So, it won't be a surprise to him at all. But thanks for your concern.

Well don't worry my friend as you will get use to us and this board in no time. So you are safe and cool with me!
 
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Have you tried Passion and Purity it's by Elisabeth Elliot - i haven't read it yet but from what I've heard it's good. I have a copy so if you wanted the ISBN number so you could track one down let me know and I'll pm you it!!!
 
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