"Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies"
- Proverbs 31:10
I will prepare to enter the temple and remain pure and worthy.
My thoughts and actions will be based on high moral standards.
- Proverbs 31:10
I will prepare to enter the temple and remain pure and worthy.
My thoughts and actions will be based on high moral standards.
Chastity and Purity
There isn't a difference between chastity, purity, and virtue. The Personal Progress book says that "Virtue is a pattern of thought and behavior based on high moral standards. It includes chastity and purity. The power to create a mortal life is an exalted power God has given His children. He has commanded that this power be used between a man and a woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife."
Moroni 9:9 says, "And notwithstanding this great abomination of the Lamanites, it doth not exceed that of our people in Moriantum. For behold, many of the daughters of the Lamanites have they taken prisoners; and after depriving them of that which was most dear and precious above all things, which is chastity and virtue."
Jacob 2:28 says, "For I, the Lord God, delight in the chastity of women. And whoredoms are an abomination before me; thus saith the Lord of Hosts."
Now this is just some of the opinions chastity and purity. I believe that all young women should be sexually pure. It is the only way to prevent any unwanted infections or an child. The Lord has stated multiple times what he believes about chastity. This is a blessing given to us and it is for the creation of life. It should not be used if you are not married or if you are not ready for a child. The only way to be virtuous is to understand chastity and be able to fully follow it. This also includes being chaste of mind.
Other Opinions - The Family: A Proclamation to the World, Article of Faith 13, and Proverbs 31:10-31
Moroni 9:9 says, "And notwithstanding this great abomination of the Lamanites, it doth not exceed that of our people in Moriantum. For behold, many of the daughters of the Lamanites have they taken prisoners; and after depriving them of that which was most dear and precious above all things, which is chastity and virtue."
Jacob 2:28 says, "For I, the Lord God, delight in the chastity of women. And whoredoms are an abomination before me; thus saith the Lord of Hosts."
Now this is just some of the opinions chastity and purity. I believe that all young women should be sexually pure. It is the only way to prevent any unwanted infections or an child. The Lord has stated multiple times what he believes about chastity. This is a blessing given to us and it is for the creation of life. It should not be used if you are not married or if you are not ready for a child. The only way to be virtuous is to understand chastity and be able to fully follow it. This also includes being chaste of mind.
Other Opinions - The Family: A Proclamation to the World, Article of Faith 13, and Proverbs 31:10-31
Keeping the Companion of the Holy Ghost
When you live virtuously, you will have the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. You receive the Holy Ghost as a gift after you are baptized and confirmed a member in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Holy Ghost will not dwell with you in unclean situations, so if you want to have the Holy Ghost with you at all times you need to stay in clean environments and you yourself have to be clean.
John 14:26-27 says," 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart betroubled, neither let it be afraid."
John 15:26 says, "But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:"
2 Nephi 32:1-5 says, "1 And now, behold, my beloved brethren, I suppose that ye ponder somewhat in your hearts concerning that which ye should do after ye have entered in by the way. But, behold, why do ye ponder these things in your hearts?
2 Do ye not remember that I said unto you that after ye had received the Holy Ghost ye could speak with thetongue of angels? And now, how could ye speak with the tongue of angels save it were by the Holy Ghost?
3 Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.
4 Wherefore, now after I have spoken these words, if ye cannot understand them it will be because ye ask not, neither do ye knock; wherefore, ye are not brought into the light, but must perish in the dark.
5 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do."
The Holy Ghost is important to me. I always want him to be in my life. I am not perfect and I seem to mess up a lot, but I'm trying to always have him as my companion.
Additional References: Doctrine and Covenants 45:57-59; 88:3-4; 121:45-46.
John 14:26-27 says," 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart betroubled, neither let it be afraid."
John 15:26 says, "But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:"
2 Nephi 32:1-5 says, "1 And now, behold, my beloved brethren, I suppose that ye ponder somewhat in your hearts concerning that which ye should do after ye have entered in by the way. But, behold, why do ye ponder these things in your hearts?
2 Do ye not remember that I said unto you that after ye had received the Holy Ghost ye could speak with thetongue of angels? And now, how could ye speak with the tongue of angels save it were by the Holy Ghost?
3 Angels speak by the power of the Holy Ghost; wherefore, they speak the words of Christ. Wherefore, I said unto you, feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do.
4 Wherefore, now after I have spoken these words, if ye cannot understand them it will be because ye ask not, neither do ye knock; wherefore, ye are not brought into the light, but must perish in the dark.
5 For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all things what ye should do."
The Holy Ghost is important to me. I always want him to be in my life. I am not perfect and I seem to mess up a lot, but I'm trying to always have him as my companion.
Additional References: Doctrine and Covenants 45:57-59; 88:3-4; 121:45-46.