Why Purity Rings Are A Good Idea

Do you have a purity ring? Or do you know what one is? For those of you who do not, a purity ring is a ring that you can wear (typically beginning as a teenager) to remind yourself of an ongoing commitment to purity until marriage. Not merely just a symbol of purity itself, possessing a purity ring is more of a symbol of a promise you make to yourself (and, in a way, to your future spouse) that you are saving your self and your virginity for your soulmate, that is, your husband (or wife, if you're a guy happening to be reading this).
Personally, I love the idea of purity rings. I actually do not have one of mine yet, but I really want to get one soon. I probably will be asking for one from my parents for my 16th birthday this summer ;)
There are several reasons getting a purity ring is such a good idea.
One way is its just simply good you are reminded of the purity promise you made to yourself daily, just by having the ring on your finger. Its a very cool thing.
In times of struggling or tempitation, your purity ring can be a reminder to stay strong in the face of temptation. Its right there, a symbol of your commitment. :)
Also, not to mention, if any guy's interested in you, or go on a first date or anything with anyone, and they ask about the ring, its a clear pointer to how you look at a pre-marital relationship. Whether their interest in you dwindles or increases after discovering that, you will definitely gain respect from boys/men because of it.
Now, please keep in mind that purity rings are not actually totally essential. You can make a commitment to purity without a ring to show it. Additionally, purity rings don't meant temptation and perhaps struggle disappear. (That'd simply be superstitious :P). Why I think purity rings are such a good thing, is because they may encourage you to stay strong in your resolution, and will help you to remember your commitment-perhaps at a moment when you otherwise could forget it. Plus, (maybe) especially for a girl, its cool to celebrate your purity commitment with a ring to show that you are following Christ and you're Gods girl, staying pure until the day you're married to your spouse.

 

If you think a purity ring is the right thing for you, ask your parents about getting one. Its a really amazing thing, and in my opinion, even exciting, to exhibit "to the world" your commitment to Christ and purity. Don't forget to leave in the comments whether you have a purity ring yet or not, and what you think of having one :)

Luv you girlies!

 

-Veroni