Last night, the MTV Video Awards were aired on the MTV network. Russell Brand was the host of the show. Unfortunately, due to prior plans I did not watch it. My mom had tuned in briefly but was taken back by the vulgarity of the host's comments as well as his comments on the Jonas Brothers' purity rings and their choices to abstain from sex until marriage. She was furious as I too.
So after reviewing the video clips of last night's Video Awards I was glad I didn't give it the time-of- day. It made me mad too.
I then read that Jordin Sparks (American Idol winner from Season 6) backed up the Jonas Brothers by saying, "I just wanna say, it's not bad to wear a promise ring because not every guy and a girl wants to be a slut, OK?"
Along with Jordin Sparks and the Jonas Brothers, I too, chose to abstain until marriage and be commited to saving myself, that my virginity was going to be a gift to my husband.
With that kind of stance, attacks come. You saw it last night. The media encourages promiscuity and sex. We see it all around us. Many of the girls are dressed so revealing. The lack of material on the body if unbelievable! They are promiscuous and focusing on attracting and enticing the guys. No wonder the guys' hormones go a-racing.
But more people need to stand up for righteous, purity and respect, MALES and FEMALES.
Virginity is a gift. God made it a gift - not to be thrown away, but to be cherished and kept for the ONE and ONLY person you are going to marry.
Keeping your virginity can be a challenge, but if you are COMMITTED to saving it for your HUSBAND OR WIFE and be COMMITTED to keep away from ALL situations that could compromise your stance, you'll succeed.
I did!
Last year, someone entered our family and with my parents' wisdom and guidance, I entered into courtship with him. We decided to make abstinence a major focus in our relationship. We made guidelines in our relationship of things that we were allowed to do and not to do. Basically, we limited it to hugs and hand-holding.
A few months ago, I was able to present myself purely to him on our wedding day. In fact, we shared our very first kiss at the altar after we were pronounced husband and wife.
So I challenge you to make a lifestyle change. As women, don't sell yourself. You are far more worthy than that. I'm glad that some people, like Jordin Sparks are standing for the right thing. My hopes is that more people come to realize just how important abstinence is and how great the blessing is when you wait until marriage. If you want more information on this issue, or even on courtship, send me a message.
Thank you for reading, and have a nice day.
Brittni Paiva