GOD PLACES HIGH PREMIUM ON CHASTITY

-Dowry of virgins different Ex 22: 17

-A priest could only marry one Lev 21:14

-It is a period of undivided service 2 cor 7:34

1 Cor 6: 15-19

THE PLIGHT OF OUR GENERATION

  • Falsehood is celebrated over truth
  • Sacredness Is seen as old fashioned
  • Gods word is no longer given priority
  • Parents don’t care anymore

TYPES OF VIRGINITY

  • Physical Virgins
  • Emotional Virgins
  • Spiritual Virgins 2cor 11: 2
  • Male virgins Rev 14:4

SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STD)

  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphillis
  • Hepatitis
  • HIV

REASONS TO STAY A VIRGIN

  • God commanded it
  • It brings respect
  • It avoids STD
  • Your sacrifice is easily accepted
  • It makes your parents proud
  • Good example to children
  • Enhances faithfulness in marriage
  • Enhances trust in marriage
  • Spirits are transferred
  • Enhances healthy marriage
  • Sex sins leave a scar

WHY MANY LOOSE VIRGINITY

  • Ignorance of God’s premium on virginity
  • Lack of fear of God
  • Lack of self control
  • Poor or non existent parental control and education
  • Exposure to wrong images