These are the notes from one of my favorite sessions at a conference we went to about a week and a half ago. I read through the notes and I think they make sense, but it could just be because I was there and heard the talk. If you don't know what I meant by something in my notes, feel free to post a comment and ask. :)
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Purity makes people curious. As young ladies, we can demonstrate the purity of Jesus to the world. God’s word has the answer to everything we have questions for.
Tips for Parents and Daughters:
1. Give her a vision for the very best marriage
Marriage is a beautiful creation of God
Don’t think about right here, right now
Two kinds of purity
Innocent
Cleansed
2. Explain the Dangers of the Dating System
One main reason for unbalanced relationships is dating
Dating starts out recreationally, but it’s emotional and bonds form very quickly.
World’s Way (dating)
Temporary
Now
To get
Pleasure
Human thinking
Culture
Pain of separation
Flesh
Preparation for divorce
God’s Way (courtship)
Permanent
Future
To give
Commitment
God’s Word
Bible
No separation
Holy Spirit driven
Preparation for marriage
3. How easily a heart can be stolen.
Guard your heart.
4. Help your daughter know how to handle a crush
Don’t panic about it
Talk to parents
Springboard approach
Memorize Scripture
Take thoughts captive
Fill the mind with truth
Wait on the Lord
5. Teach her what it means to guard her heart
Avoid situations that breed emotional thoughts
Don’t seek attention for yourselves
Help young men grow in the Lord. Be more concerned in their spiritual walk than what they think of you.
Be a Proverbs 31 woman
6. Replace enemy lies with truth
Lies the enemy feeds girls:
You need to experience the real world
You’re too sheltered
You know better than your parents
There are no godly guys left
Everyone does it
How are you ever going to meet someone?
You’re old enough to make your own decisions.
You should tolerate evil.
7. Leading her to make personal commitments and decisions
A young lady’s personal commitment to Jesus Christ
Send young men to their father
Marry only a Christian
Keep no secrets from parents
Save physical affection for marriage
It’s not just about trying to avoid the worst. We’re waiting for the best that God has for us.
8. Lead others in the example of purity.
Be radiant in your purity!
9. Give your heart to your parents.
Teach young ladies to have a life purpose bigger than marriage.
10. Delight in the Lord
The earthly relationship between a husband and wife is only a picture of our relationship with Jesus Christ.
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