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Paula Hendricks

True Woman Videos: Why purity is such a big deal

Posted on 01.14.10 by Paula Hendricks | Twitter: @PaulaWrites678
Topics: Sexuality

Dannah Gresh points out that God isn’t the only one who says purity is important. Feminists realize that if they can dismantle purity in a teen, so many other things can be dismantled: their view of men, children, and more.



If you long for that teen girl you know to live a vibrant life of purity, give her a call today and encourage her to attend a True Woman ’10 Conference with you. Dannah Gresh, along with Erin Davis, will be leading a special Teen Track.

Unless the teen in your life is living in a cave, she desperately needs to hear God’s life-giving Truth, and there’s no one like Dannah and Erin to present it in a powerful, appealing way.

Oh, yeah. Did I mention? If you register for the True Woman ’10 Chattanooga Teen Track by January 31, you’ll save $30! 

 

Comments

  1. Thank you for sharing this, Paula. Good points, Dannah! I hadn't really thought of it that way -- that the dismantling of purity in a teen leads to the dismantling of so many other important truths in God's economy regarding marriage and the family, and male/female relationships and roles. That makes perfect sense, though. Thank you, Dannah, for your heart for teens; this is so needful. Thank you for the insights you share with us and your help in equipping us to rescue (or prevent) the teen girls from the world's way of thinking/acting! May the Lord bless you and Erin abundantly at TW '10! May many lives be touched forever as a result!
    In His love,
    posted by Leslie S.
    on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 8:14 am
  2. How I wish I had heard this other than from my parents. My parents tried, but how I wish the women in my church would have raised up and emphasized Godly womanhood. I see a huge need for it in my church and town. While I dont think we will be able to send a group to a conference, I am hoping and praying that we can start a mentorship program and also a pre-teen and teen class for girls. It troubles me that so much in churches we lump the "youth" together and do not emphasize the differenced between male and female. I think there is a need for both.
    posted by sarah
    on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 10:37 am
  3. I feel that it is a great shame that young women and older do not consider purity, for example, living together before marriage is, according to the Bible wrong. I used to think yes and who actually does not have sex and live together before marriage? Well, guess what? I don't (and I'm 56). And what did the beloved (normal, handsome fiancé have to say about this and I have to say there was no prompting by me. "Hey, when you live in your own place, I realize I have to work harder!!!" Also, I think that God's world is such a different world from the real world and his values are so so different. How great that some of us..........................................still LISTEN to him!!!
    posted by Judy
    on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 12:25 pm
  4. Thank you for posting this. My 10 yod daughter heard it come on and came to watch with me. I began to tear up thinking that she will receive such a message when I didn't. It's is my passion to give her and he 3 sisters this view of purity and a passion to live it out before the Savior to His glory. God Bless.
    posted by Karen
    on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at 4:25 pm
  5. That is such a true message,I raised 3 daughters and still have a 9 yr old.I was not saved until I was 21 but praise the Lord,my girls that are grown have kept themselves pure and 2 of the 3 that are married are stay at home moms and I support that 100%.I try as much as possible to encourage them that is one of the most important jobs in the world.The church is not quite so supportive.
    Purity,is so much a state of the heart.I have tried to express that to them over and over.And then there is my situation,where I am now divorced because my husband was unfaithful,sometimes I feel like,who am I to tell anyone anything.My nine year old is growing up during this time of my families life.I pray God is merciful to that dear girl,and that I stay faithful.
    The total children that I have is 10 and thankfully most are grown,there is my 14 year old son and then my 9 year old.I must stay faithful for their sakes!
    posted by Paula M
    on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 9:10 am
  6. Dear Sarah,

    I pray God will allow you to help start a mentorship program at your church. It sounds like you have the heart for it. Please let me know if you ever do!

    paula
    posted by Paula Hendricks
    on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 3:02 pm
  7. Dear Paula (nice name, by the way!),

    Who are you to tell anyone about purity? You're someone who's been there. Your failings--and those around you--give you a platform from which to warn others. Remember--"those who have been forgiven much, love much." Who are any of us apart from grace?!

    I join you in praying you will stay faithful--not just for your children's sakes--but for God's great name's sake, and by His strength and grace alone.

    With love,

    paula
    posted by Paula Hendricks
    on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 3:08 pm
  8. Thank you for the video. I think purity is so important and to save yourself for marriage for your husband. I was very fortunate to grow up in the Catholic community where I was taught by nuns and other godly women to save myself for marriage. At home, my mother and other godly women in my family would emphasize purity. I am still pure in my late 20's and I feel good about how I kept my promise to God. I never had a boyfriend nor was allowed to, but God is everything to me. He helped me to develop into the woman he wanted me to be. I consider myself blessed that I still remain pure waiting for God to bring me my Godly man. What the world teaches us is disturbing that it's ok to have sex and that you need a man in order to be happy. I appreciate your video and all the comments. I hope many women log onto this site and be moved.
    posted by Anonymous
    on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 1:11 am
  9. You dont understand how thankful i am for this im a 17 year old teenager and ive been battleing staying pure because of everything around me and mainly because of high school i know whats right but i got tired of doing the right thing i felt like i was the only one in the school that is waiting until marriage but now i see that even if i am the only one its worth it in the end and i just want to say thanks :)
    posted by lauren ashley
    on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 9:03 pm
  10. Dear Lauren,

    Just wanted you to know that I'm so encouraged by your comment and your commitment to purity. I'm praying for you today. Know that it will be worth it. In Matthew 5:8, Jesus says, "Blessed [happy] are the pure in heart, for they will see God."
    posted by Paula Hendricks
    on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 12:36 pm
  11. Rvive Our Hearts,
    Thx u so much 4 posting that video, and 4 the radio shows like it! :) I am a a teenage gal and I desire purity!LOL I become dissapointed w/ some of my church friends views on these things, and it can be a real challenge, anda bit confusing at times, but thx God 4 being able 2 grow up the way I do. Please keep me in ur prayers, you will be in mine. I love ur ministry! :)
    posted by Abigail
    on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 5:20 pm

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