Is Purity Possible? - Parent Connection


Objective - Students will learn that sexual purity is possible because it is God’s plan for their lives and will be challenged to take steps in following His plan.

 

Key Scripture - 2 Timothy 2:22 “Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”

 

Key Thought - God’s plan makes purity possible.

 

Lesson Summary - This lesson is one of a four-week series called Tough Topics. In this series, we will discuss the biblical approach to four different topics that are all difficult to talk about. They are topics that are sometimes even difficult for you, as a parent, to talk about with your student. This week’s discussion revolved around the topic of sexual purity. Students were shown that there is only one possible way to be pure, and that is by following God’s plan. God has given us instruction in His Word that your student was shown to follow as they seek to please and honor God.

 

They were shown that the only legitimate context for giving in to sexual desires is within the context of marriage between a man and a woman. Waiting is difficult, but it is God's plan that they must wait until they are married to begin a sexual relationship with their spouse.

 

Another part of God’s plan for us is to run away from temptation. The temptation to give in to sexual sin is an ever-growing reality, especially in the lives of your teenagers. They were encouraged to run away at the slightest hint of sin, doing so to avoid the lies of their lusting eyes. They were also encouraged to run with a purpose: to please God and not sin against Him.

 

They were not only shown what to run away from but also what to pursue: the godly virtues of righteousness, faith, and love. Running toward something keeps them on track and less distracted from the lusts of the flesh.

 

Depending on your child’s age, this may be a great time to have a conversation about sex if you have not done so already. Remember to focus on the fact that God created sex and knows what is best. Ask your student what standards they want to set for themselves regarding purity. Help them develop biblical standards. If they are reluctant, shift the focus to what standards they want their future spouse to live by.

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