Author	Thread: Abstinence/ Purity rings?
proverbs31twist View Profile History	Abstinence/ Purity rings? Posted : 17 Jul, 2011 02:30 PM Do any of you wear abstinence or purity rings? Is it wrong for someone who is no longer a virgin to wear one if they have rededicated their life to God and are waiting for marriage? Discuss :) Post Reply
View Profile History	Abstinence/ Purity rings? Posted : 17 Jul, 2011 03:16 PM :) If you previously did NOT abstain from it, But THEN were BORN AGAIN, Then you are a NEW Creation. The OLD has been wiped clean(eliminated, the chalk board has been erased) So NOW, If you ARE Born again, you are a Virgin in the LORD. If you have a testimony that Christ CLeaned you of your past life, you have REPENTED of your past life, and denyied your will. and are seeking to know MORE of JEsus so that you can live for HIM and not your self. then you are NEW, and have HIS spirit in you. So, I would ask GOD, but Yes :) Wear a ring if you want to. It would be a sign to someone else, adn then you can use it as an opertunity to tell others about Christ Jesus. I hope that helps. :) JEsus bless you Post Reply
View Profile History	Abstinence/ Purity rings? Posted : 17 Jul, 2011 03:23 PM I do not believe there is anything wrong with wearing it. To me a purity ring represents a promise to God to remain pure until you are married. If you have rededicated your life to Jesus and you have been forgiven and purified by Jesus then you are indeed pure. This is not license to go out and have sex then ask for forgiveness and poof you are a virgin again. I believe God sees the heart and if in your heart you can make the promise and have peace then I believe you are fine. Hope this makes sense. Post Reply
Tulip89 View Profile History	Abstinence/ Purity rings? Posted : 17 Jul, 2011 08:09 PM I don't have a problem with purity rings. There will be some people who tell you that you are still broken goods if you had sex before marriage and then repented of it, but like it's already been said, when you come to Christ, you are a new creation. Wear one if you want. It's more of a sign for you than for other people anyways. Post Reply
View Profile History	Abstinence/ Purity rings? Posted : 18 Jul, 2011 08:41 AM I think wearing purity rings are such a beautiful thing. I am actually planning on buying one. It's a public statement of a personal covenant between you and God. And it's a great way to share with other people about the love of Christ, they inquire about the ring. In terms of what one has done before receiving Christ, many will make a big deal out of it, but if my God has forgiven me it is in my thinking that I should extend love to everyone. If he has "forgotten" your sins who are we to bring them up again and throw it in someone's face? Satan is supposed to be the accuser of the bretheren not you and I. Be strong and trust in God with all your heart. he will keep you as you submit yourself to Him wholeheartedly. You are in my prayers. God bless! Post Reply
Rock4Christ View Profile History	Abstinence/ Purity rings? Posted : 30 Sep, 2011 02:27 PM in wearing anything as a sign or a symbol for something else, I think it matters more on what the purpose for it is. There is nothing wrong with sharing your faith, practice, habits, etc... in externals. However if it becomes the focus it is a problem. This is actually very similar to the circumcision issues in the ancient church. Obviously this is no where near as serious, but with your focus and concern on it, I would be concerned over the undue attention it may attract from others. If you are pure then be pure, if you intend on waiting on marriage then show it through prudence and wise decisions. In this the ring wont even be necessary as most people will know by the history you are creating what and for whom you are living/creating it. But, if you want to wear a ring that helps remind you of what you want to do, then go for it! just make sure you are able to do so when the ring is not there. Like Paul instructed the people at Colossi, circumcision is of the heart not of the flesh. Even though he caused Timothy to be circumcised to please the religious practices of the Jews so Timothy could go into the synagogues, he knew that the outward appearance of things was not what was important, it was Timothy's heart. This is shown in Timothy being the only person from Paul to receive a couple letters of instruction and the title of his 'spiritual son' and later the role of pastoring the church of Ephesus. I hope I was not confusing in my explanation, if there is any questions, please send me a message. blessings, Rock Post Reply
View Profile History	Abstinence/ Purity rings? Posted : 22 Oct, 2011 10:27 PM God will always meet you where you are. If you want to wear a ring to signify your commitment to Him, then do it without hesitation :) Post Reply
View Profile History	Abstinence/ Purity rings? Posted : 10 Jun, 2012 08:42 AM Q: Do any of you wear abstinence or purity rings? Is it wrong for someone who is no longer a virgin to wear one if they have rededicated their life to God and are waiting for marriage? Discuss :) Testify2Luv: Yes, I wear one. I am also a rarity, being a virgin at 39. When people ask me about my ring, or compliment me on it, I'm quick to recommend and suggest that they can get one as well. It's not uncommon for people to reveal that they are no longer virgins when I encourage getting the ring. When this happens, I tell them it's about the message they want to convey to others NOW, not about the mistakes they've made in the past. TLW!(True Love Waits) :glow: Post Reply
View Profile History	Abstinence/ Purity rings? Posted : 5 Aug, 2012 10:09 AM Jesus Said in Matthew 19:7- "Then why did Moses say in the law that a man could give his wife a written notice of divorce and send her away?" they asked. Jesus replied, "Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because your hearts were hard. But it was not this way from the beginning. I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, and marries another woman commits adultery." It was not this way from the beginning. What do you think about when you read that? Genesis? God creating the covenant of marriage in the Garden? Look at the world around us, this isn't how God created it. There were no thorn's and thistles, floods, earthquakes, and drought. Sin caused/cause these things to come upon us and if we want to understand God's meaning of the aforesaid scripture, we have to go back to the beginning, back to Genesis, back to the garden; back to marriage. Jesus did not condemn Divorce. He condemned the reasons for the Pharisee's and anyone else getting a Divorce. The Divorce certificate meant nothing to God, just as a marriage certificate means nothing to God. To go a step further Jesus reaffirmed the law of God given to Moses concerning marriage. Why is it today, at Christian weddings I hear the words "By the power invested in me by the State, I do pronounce you husband and wife?" The power from the state? The state has not authority to wed anyone, moreover the state has no authority to divorce anyone. Can the state cause it to rain? Can the state command bushes to take up thorns and thistles? No, only God can, and it is God who brings two people together, under the law of Moses. A couple should marry "According to the law of Moses." How has Satan filled people's hearts, that they would secularize marriage? Jesus said in John 5:46- "If you had believe Moses you would have believed me. Christian's are playing with fire when the take the grace of God as an excuse to disobey the law of God. "I marry you according to the law of Moses." How does that compare to "Do you take this man/woman to be your lawful wedded wife/husband? It almost compares to a pastor declaring someone to be saved, that's almost how blasphemous it is. There is not other law given under heaven by which a man/woman can marry, just as there is no other other name given under heaven by which men can be saved. It's not the law Moses made up, it's the law God gave to Moses, and that law was from "The beginning." With all that beings said, there is nothing wrong with an outward reminder of a vow to God.. Post Reply