I understand in a church setting in a young womens and young mens setting, we might need to not be so explicit, but thats why its so important to have these talks with your kids at home, where you can be a little bit more explicit about what sex is. There was something else inside and I was so disappointed. And so I think thats something that we need to be aware of. And its not like, you know, you should be having sex in front of your kids, but its really good for kids to know that their parents have a good sexual relationship. Amanda: Yes, we, as parents, should be the primary teachers of our children in their sexuality. Theres the word should, but, or what we could be saying, I guess. It is what really truly makes a marriage different than any other relationship. : Yeah. Heather: Just something that I have learned from, I guess Ive always known this, but when I was doing a podcast episode with Zach Spafford and he was talking about agency, and the thing that I never really thought about was that unless we have a choice, theres no agency involved. Just an idea of a way to teach that. MP3 Audio (48.6 MB) Pentecost is an important part of God's Plan for Humankind's salvation. Episode 265 - The Sexual Conditioning of Young Adults that Keep Them From Great Relationships - Pt. What do I value? Amanda: I am Amanda Louder. Heather: Okay. And then were going to just get started on this conversation. In this sermon, we will discuss the first Pentecost along with four important lessons and meanings of Pentecost. And so Christmas was coming and I was sneakily opening, like the corner of a present to see what I was getting. Are these behaviors, these actions within my integrity, I get to choose that. Are these behaviors, these actions within my integrity. Not only are you modeling it and theyre able to track that, but I think the words and the language and all of that, it becomes easier as well. It gives them safety and security and our kids, while you may think youre doing a really good job hiding it, our kids are able to track where we are and so they can tell if you have a good sexual relationship or not just by the way that you interact with your spouse. Amanda: And yes, and also empower the parents that like, if they are really concerned about what this lesson might look like for their youth, its also okay to keep them home. Heather: Hey everybody. And obviously like you and I can have this conversation here today, but there is like, this is something that parents you can do on your own. Chastity is sexual purity and involves being morally clean in thoughts, words, and actions. I am so grateful for this and am hopeful that my lesson will go well on Sunday. And now this is where we can help one another: And, if any of you have had particularly good experiences teaching this subject to youth (or non-youth), what went well? Rachel, : Yes. The youth could review The Family: A Proclamation to the World, looking for statements that explain why sexual purity is important to Heavenly Fathers plan of happiness. And thats not a conversation that we typically have either, especially if were not having conversations like this in general, you know, helping them understand what that even looks like. But this terminology does not serve the child who is adopted (who wants to be told that they were at one time abandoned, or *ever* unwanted?). Breaking the law of chastity tends to hurt. . 5) There is a kind of guilt that is good, and there is a kind of guilt that is bad. Why Is Chastity Important in Gods Plan? Come, Follow MeFor Aaronic Priesthood Quorums and Young Women Classes: Doctrinal Topics 2022, 2Samuel 57; 1112; 1Kings 3; 8;11, Led by a member of the quorum or class presidency; 1020 minutes. Heather: So as we talk today, how are we going to do this? At the beginning of the meeting, repeat together the Young Women Theme or the Aaronic Priesthood Quorum Theme. So I think thats just kind of a funny little story. What are some ways we can better connect with extended family members, such as grandparents and cousins? What might inspire class or quorum members to see chastity the way God sees it? They can come with their child or they can keep their child home. : And yes, and also empower the parents that like, if they are really concerned about what this lesson might look like for their youth, its also okay to keep them home. Theres the word should, but, or what we could be saying, I guess. Heather: Or ask, if you can attend the lesson and go yourself. And really figuring that out. : It can! I have broken measures of this law, and it has hurt me. Like they totally, they can download this and do the study and integrate this into their conversations with their family. I also think whats often missing from these lessons is the Atonement. Amanda: Well, so I have outlined a lesson plan that can be used in the youth lessons. 2) The law of chastity deals with faithfulnessto God, oneself, and ones spouse or potential spouse. Remember that building faith and becoming more Christlike does not happen in one brief class period. understanding consent is a really big thing for our kids. : What we choose to say. Like, you know, our kids these days want their own cell phone. Sometimes others dont understand our standards of morality, especially because these standards are so different from what many people believe. June 10, 2022 There is a Come, Follow Me lesson coming up in the youth program about the Law of Chastity. I know that we as parents and leaders are doing the . and 266 more episodes by Sex For Saints, free! Encourage class or quorum members to ponder and record what they will do to act on the impressions they received today. Right? Following the guidance of the Spirit, select one or more of the learning activities that will work best with your class. I remember from a kid. And its not like, you know, you should be having sex in front of your kids, but, its really good for kids to know that their parents have a good sexual relationship, . Sexual intimacy is ordained of God for the creation of children and for the expression of love between husband and wife. - The Idea Door Chastity is sexual purity and involves being morally clean in thoughts, words, and actions. What do I value? And if they want that, then they can email me for it. As such it can bring an increase of trust, and an increase of closeness. . We LOVE the Come Follow Me curriculum. I know that the people who are creating the curriculum for the Come, Follow Me, they have really great intentions and they are doing a fabulous job for the most part, but there are some things that theyre just kind of missing the mark a little bit and regurgitating a lot of the really bad things that weve learned in that fear-based teaching, the shame-based teaching that we learned growing up. I think its really good to, to actually talk to your kids about is. When we start denying parts of ourselves, like our sexuality, then essentially denying a part of us that were denying a part of our Heavenly Parents. Why is Chastity Important? It gives them safety and security and our kids, while you may think youre doing a really good job hiding, it, our kids are able to track where we are and so they can tell if you have a good sexual relationship or not just by the way that you interact with your spouse, So I think one of the things. Of our humanness. God has commanded that sexual intimacy be reserved for marriage. What lessons can I learn from the Book of Mormon? : Well, I mean, I think the lesson plan that I have actually follows the outline of the lesson thats in the manual fairly closely. So I think thats something to definitely bring into those conversations with our kids that these are the things that if you consent to, then if you decide you want to go through the atonement process, you can. Each of us needs to beware of such temptations and strive to keep our thoughts, words, and actions pure throughout our lives. I wanted a phone in my bedroom. And then I felt really guilty afterwards. Click on the following website objective to introduce the testimony sharing (that follows): Why is chastity important? And this is one conversation. ( Mt 5:27-28) Sexuality. I love Brene Browns TED talk on vulnerability, and know at least one of the other Exponent bloggers has read her books And youre right, her distinction is a perfect way to get at the heart of what I was trying to express. Hey, how was this lesson going to be taught in these classes that are coming up? It is important to remember that not every young woman will be married. Its ironical really, to think that the creator of happiness would not want us to be happy when He is perfect joy himself. I have seen myself. So a lot of times I feel like women kind of get this idea that they cant be a sexual being and be a spirited one. We either tend to indulge in our sexuality, acting out on it, using it outside the bounds of the Law of Chastity, indulging in pornography, that kind of thing, in order to deal with our sexuality, or we go to the complete opposite end of the spectrum, where we shove it all down, suppress it in such a way that we wont even recognize that its there. I am sure I will not do so perfectly, but that is where we can help each other. I include this warning voice not to frighten the young women, but to inform. Do we want to talk about as parents, how to have these conversations or what we should be saying? Shame, on the other hand is thinking I AM bad, and it is depressing and unhelpful. Its a great resource. And I think, you know, understanding consent is a really big thing for our kids. So thank you for taking the time to do it and thank you for sharing it with us. and then lists some reasons why it is: God created sex, and it's wonderful. But if these kinds of things are happening, that is not something that you need to go through the repentance process for. 4 quarter page scripture cards for a Blessings of Chastity activity; 2 half page Notes Cards to accompany Elder Bednar's talk "We Believe In Being Chaste" or the Act if Faith assignment; Leader Quotes on this scripture block; Beautiful full page Coloring Page Yet the culture ignores truths about the blessings of chastity and the dangers of immorality. When we are sexually pure, we qualify for the companionship of the Holy Ghost, are protected from the emotional and spiritual damage of sexual sin, and are worthy to participate in the ordinances of the Gospel. He was an example of great faithfulness. If we embrace them before we are a) ready and b) bound with someone else in the strongest (marriage) way that we know, we will almost certainly get hurt. That, you know, chances are, our youth are going to struggle with this in some way. I shouldnt do it rather than like, I could choose to do this. Show the video Chastity: What Are the Limits? After the video, ask the service members to explain what the analogies (such as the waterfall, airplane, or alligator) teach them about the law of chastity. But the most important part is what were teaching in our home about it. Throughout it all, I would try to talk to the girls in a real way. I My husband said that I just didnt have that much potential to be beautiful. The atonement can direct us even in our prayers, thus, keeping the law of chastity can help us to be in tune to the spirit when we face the difficult challenge of non-traditional family construction (I know I have sloppily written this, but hope it makes sense). I would likely start by trying to find out where the girls already are: What do they know about chastity? He does everything he can to tempt us to commit sexual sin. : Absolutely. You are welcome, dear Em. Yay! So an object lesson for the Law of Chastity isnt great. In one of her pamphlets, God's Plan for Sex, Driscoll boldly states Sex is great! Just ask some questions so that you can see where they sit and what they were taught. I feel that we need to be careful when we're teaching our kids about sex to not use the fear or shame-based language that was used when we were taught about the Law of . Above all, I would try to emphasize the message of the Atonement, and that Christs love can cover a multitude of sinsincluding ones that are, for better or for worse, sometimes scripturally paired with murder (Alma 39:1-13). And so how do we want to act based on mistakes and bringing in the Atonement, which again, I think is so, so important. So if we dont see that, yes, this is actually a behavior I can engage in, or it is not. Also, I dont know a good way to do this, but I am wondering if there is any way to address LGBT issues in a lesson like this. It is hogwash, pure and simple, and is not from God. And it just feels very scary and dangerous because the way that its been talked about has been very fear-based. Printable Lesson Handout for Young Women's for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Why Is Chastity Important in Gods Plan? You know, some use it as a weapon against each other or make it really transactional. It would be so different. Some of the Laurels might only be a year away. God has . Discover the biblical meaning of chastity and its relevance today. But I was recently on a podcast on the LDS Life Coaches podcast to talk about this lesson as well and to make it available as a resource to more people. Give each class member copies of the talks listed in this outline. How can I use Jesus Christs Atonement during my trials? Lesson 10 Why is chastity important? But this does not mean they will never be blessed again. You may want to divide the talks into sections and ask groups of class members to study different sections. There is a kind of guilt that is good, and there is a kind of guilt that is bad. Use the following activities or some of your own to inspire further discussion about why chastity is important in Gods plan. Amanda: Absolutely. Were kind of doing a special edition here today because there is a Come, Follow Me lesson in June that we wanted to talk about in preparation for that lesson. So thats one of the things that I wanted to talk about with this lesson for our youth. So Ive pulled quotes that I think promote what we actually want here. And Im opening it and Im like, yay a phone. And I think thats really, really important. Feel free to pass on the link to other youth leaders in your wards and in your stakes. This is me. By Carmen Cutler Do you want to keep the Law of Chastity and why, so that they really define that for themselves rather than looking to those shoulds? Why Is Chastity Important in God's Plan?- LDS Young Men Lesson Worksheet, Outline, and Quotes- YM Lesson June 26th- Digital Download $2.75 Add to cart Highlights Digital download Digital file type (s): 2 JPG, 1 PDF 248 shop reviews Sort by: Suggested Purchased item: Why Is Chastity Important in God's Plan?- A gajillion times. Thank you a gajillion times. Another thing that I kind of just wanted to mention here that is part of this is, we also need to make it clear to our youth that if someone is sexually abusing them or if theyre in a relationship with someone where they are being coerced into sexual activities, that isnt breaking the Law of Chastity. And when you can look at yourself, then its also going to be modeling that for your kids, which is really, really good. Heather: All right. Heather: What we choose to say. Like, yeah, it might be really fun and exciting to do at the time, but when the time isnt right then it can, cause I really felt guilty afterwards, like for finding it, like it was like, its so exciting to find it and know that I was going to be getting it for my birthday. Like thats going to be a lot harder to have this conversation than like, sex is great. So when you can frame it in these three things to procreate, to bond and to experience fun and pleasure together, it really shapes and changes the way that we can look at sex. Invite them to review Sexual Purity in For the Strength of Youth ([booklet, 2011], 3537) or the fourth paragraph of The Family: A Proclamation to the World (ChurchofJesusChrist.org). A lot of times we interpret things that could lead to breaking the Law of Chastity as the Law of Chastity, which isnt helpful. The main reason would be because I have, and it did, and because I want those who either have, or are presently struggling, to know that they are not alone. So when you can frame it in these three things to procreate, to bond and to experience fun and pleasure together, it really shapes and changes the way that we can look at sex. I think seeing sexuality as a gift helps to take away feelings of shame and instead see that this is something a loving God gave us for our happiness as well as to learn. And I was so excited. What do we learn from Elder and Sister Renlund in the video Why Is It Important to Live the Law of Chastity? from Face to Face with Elder and Sister Renlund (ChurchofJesusChrist.org). Nor does it serve a teen who might be secretly pregnant and deciding what to do (i.e. A lot of times we think we have to hide or protect our kids from our sexual relationship. Given on May 28, 2023 by Richard Kennebeck Listen. I am coming back now to prepare my lesson to teach. And obviously like you and I can have this conversation here today, but there is like, this is something that parents you can do on your own. Genesis 39:721 (Joseph fled from sexual sin), 1 Nephi 10:21 (We must be pure to dwell with God), Alma 39:113 (Sexual sin is an abomination), Moroni 9:9 (Chastity is dear and precious), D&C 46:33 (Practice virtue and holiness before the Lord), Jeffrey R. Holland, Personal Purity, Ensign, Nov. 1998, 7578; Liahona, Jan. 1999, 8992, Jeffrey R. Holland, Helping Those Who Struggle with Same-Gender Attraction, Ensign, Oct. 2007, 4245; Liahona, Oct. 2007, 4043, David A. Bednar, We Believe in Being Chaste, Ensign or Liahona, May 2013, 4144, Linda S. Reeves, Protection from Pornographya Christ-Focused Home, Ensign or Liahona, May 2014, 1517, Dress and Appearance, Sexual Purity, For the Strength of Youth (2011), 68, 3537, Chastity, True to the Faith (2004), 2933, Videos: I Choose to Be Pure; True Confidence; Chastity: What Are the Limits?. He taught His disciples to pray by praying with them. And I think theres three purposes for sex within a marriage. I will be teaching about chastity this Sunday and came here for lesson helps. What do they want to know? Welcome to the podcast today. People can get access to this lesson. I mean, I just gave a talk this past Sunday, about our youth and childrens goal program. : Yes, we, as parents, should be the primary teachers of our children in their sexuality. To my fellow ward members, Christ suffered the many things that he suffered precisely so he would be able to understand us and know how to help us (Alma 7:11-13). We have to know that we actually can make a choice. Invite all to receive the gospel. And when we fail to put the power of the Atonement behind these lessons, then were missing a really crucial point. : And if your kids are there that day, a follow up conversation. And I absolutely love my job. And the lesson that you have created actually has tools for both the church lesson and for parents. He wanted to know where she was and what she wanted for herself and was willing to forgive her and she could go out and live in a life of integrity from that point on, . Ive been very careful about what quotes I pull. Here is a great resource for teaching the youth about chastity (written by a licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Therapist, Sex Therapist, and Latter-day Saint): http://www.patheos.com/blogs/mormontherapist/2013/08/teaching-about-chastity-to-the-youth.html, [] And, Rachels Why is Chastity Important? []. Unite families for eternity. So many couples make sex really serious. I would try to remember myself at that age, and how for much of it, I didnt know what necking meant, or petting, or masturbation.Then I would also try to remember myself at a later age, when I did know what those things meant, in part because of personal experiences. Challenge service members to be chaste in their thoughts, communications, and actions. : Okay. Were having these lessons from a place of integrity and a place of values and a place of, you know, integrating it rather than being fearful of our sexuality. It was not because I sought license to be sexually activeI seriously thought God hated me so that even if I obeyed the law of chastity, I was unworthy of a family.) I would briefly discuss all of the reasons why women are able to receive their endowment: marriage, mission, and because the individual is spiritually ready. Chances are there are youth in your ward that are having some sort of sexual activity. I want to have a conversation about it ahead of time, because what you hear in church may actually be different than what our values are as a family or what your individuals are. Download the FREE Law of Chastity Lesson! Obedience to the law of chastity does not equal rewards of fertility or perfect children or otherwise. But all of these, both parts will be made available to whoever is listening. Theyre just exposed to it so much younger nowadays. 2 Samuel 57; 1112; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11, Young Women and Aaronic Priesthood Quorum. : Yes, absolutely. With Augusts unit on marriage and family, there falls a spectrum of lessons from rather benign to rather fraught. And then there were other people that were like, you know what? I remember from a kid. Is that a "dirty" word? This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. They need to learn how to integrate this part of themselves in a way that is healthy and in alignment with their value system, because thats what we all have to do no matter where we are in our life. Also another, just another, I was apparently a really big snooper when I was a kid, but these were the stories that really came to mind. : All right. And in Mormonism this week, we need Good Friday, a day of fasting and penance. A feminist space for women and gender minorities across the Mormon spectrum, Elder Jeffrey R. Holland repeatedly likens them unto fire, Young Women Lesson: How do the Roles of Men and Women Complement Each Other in Families? Why Is Chastity Important in God's Plan? What could have happened if he had broken the law of chastity? Remind those you teach that they can speak with their parents or the bishop if they have questions or need to repent. Ask class members to use the talks to answer the question Why is it important to be sexually pure? Invite them to share statements or truths from the talks that they found meaningful or important. Look for these activity handouts to help you teach lesson concepts and give them TEACHING TOOLS to plan and develop lesson objectives. Write the words David and Joseph on the board. God gave us operating instructions for sex (in the Bible). All that the Catholic Church teaches about human love and sexuality comes from this truth: that God, who is love, created all people in his imagemale and female he created themto share his love and therefore to reflect his love in the world and in their lives. And so when we can use good language around sex. How have we come closer to the Savior? Ask them to look for answers to the question Why is chastity important to the Lord? and share what they find. Heather: Im going to say, we are linking to that in the show notes, correct? Young Women Doctrinal Topic June 26 "Why Is Chastity Important in God's Plan?" Printable Lesson Packet for 2 Samuel 5-7; 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11 . And really figuring that out. It can help us learn from our mistakes and become better. So there is a Come Follow Me lesson on the Law of Chastity coming up on June 26th, and I have created a lesson plan and, even more importantly, a parents guide to help you as leaders teach this lesson in a way that is not fear-based and not shame-based, but really is a great way to approach it. Without mentioning the details of my transgressions I would tell them the vulnerability, fear, and sorrow that came into my life for a long time, and how instead of feeling more whole, I only felt more empty. Without it there is no stability in society." ~ Mary Baker Eddy . Do you have these kinds of lessons within your home? : Well, so I have outlined a lesson plan that can be used in the youth lessons. . And when we arent comfortable or were reluctant to have those conversations, then we become kind of role models to our kids that its something to be uncomfortable about. Invite some of the members of your group to read scriptures about chastity (such as those suggested in this outline); invite others to read Sexual Purity in For the Strength of Youth; and invite the rest to read Chastity in True to the Faith. Breaking the law of chastity tends to hurt. And it can be a hard one for so many people. Certainly not. Its everything that you help your clients see and become. Spunky, thank you, and thank you for reminding me (and all of us) that there are so very many things to think about here., and sensitivities to consider. But I know of way too many people who have had to go through the repentance process for having a sexual relationship with a significant other when it was not really their choice. : There is a difference between the repentance process and getting some emotional help, if you need that. 3) The Law of Chastity is a kind principle from a loving God. You know, there were a few people like, please dont use the chewed-up gum or different things. Use the parent guide to have for yourself and pass on to anyone else that you feel like it would benefit. Having conversations about sex with our kids should be ongoing. I logged in to look for a lesson plan to use this Sunday and I am already excited for August! Well, before we go, weve got to talk about a lot of fantastic things today, but I feel like there just might be a little more, a little bit more that we could talk about here that we want to leave parents with and also give them access to all of this as well to study on their own. does this law not apply to me *because* I cant have children? You could also direct them to the section titled The Principle of Repentance. Discuss how the Savior can heal all those who want to repent of sexual sin. It makes it feel more applicable and to make it something that they will want to actually listen to and make some choices based upon their own values. What do we learn from their examples? He didnt tell her she was going to hell. Theres a video thats on that page that I really liked. Amanda: It can! Yes. And so I wanted to make sure that were not continuing to pass that on to future generations. And so really helping women understand that this is who they are, that we were created in the image of our Heavenly Parents. And I think thats kind of where its mixed up is theres no clear definition a lot of times the Law of Chastity is and what it isnt. Amanda: Absolutely. The emphasis on family can be further damaging for those who deal with adoption- I felt like I was wicked for praying for someone to break the law of chastity, then to hope that they would go through the turmoil of giving their child up for adoption- just so I could adopt the child, then be a parent. How can they use what they learn to help their friends understand why chastity is important to them? It would be so different. Instead, it guarantees us the accompaniment of the spirit as we deal with personal challenges. Some think its just for procreation. Im in a Facebook group for young women leaders and someone was asking for object lessons that they could do with this. Some of these circumstances includes a home with two parents who are committed to one another through a binding covenant, who desire the baby, and can provide for his or her physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. : Such a valuable new way of thinking. Why Is It Important to Live the Law of Chastity? Awesome. 2 Samuel 5-7; 11-12; 1 Kings 3; 8; 11 Image Council Together Act Icon . They do not go hand in hand and I think that we mistakenly think that they can be one and the same sometimes. How can we help these individuals? I want to have a conversation about it ahead of time, because what you hear in church may actually be different than what our values are as a family or what your individuals are. And so I started snooping around in my moms bedroom and I found it and I was so excited and it was so fun to see like, yes, I was going to get this for my birthday, but then I put it back and then had to pretend to be surprised when it was on my birthday, but it wasnt quite the same. How can we answer our friends questions about the Church in a way that strengthens their faith in the Savior? Well, before we go, weve got to talk about a lot of fantastic things today, but I feel like there just might be a little more, a little bit more that we could talk about here that we want to leave parents with and also give them access to all of this as well to study on their own. How are we trying to be more like Him? 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