Ye Shall Be Holy: Christian Purity: Student Workbook

Purity. It's a difficult topic for Christian parents and teachers. Our own backgrounds have ill-prepared us; likely we were either grossed out by too-graphic descriptions of childbirth and sexually transmitted diseases, or else given a blanket prohibition with no further information. So, how to broach the subject with our young people? How to impress upon them the vital importance of, and the rationale behind, Christian purity? This text offers a new approach. By beginning in the Old Testament, looking at the ritual purity required of the priests, and the sanctification of the temple, Christian youth can see how important it is for the people of God to remain sanctified, holy, and set apart. Christian youth are encouraged to recognize that God's standard is different from the world's standards, for reasons the world cannot comprehend. To choose to be God's is to choose to be holy, and sexual purity is a uniquely demanding element of our dedication and service to God. Embracing first Philippians 4:8 - "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things" - and covering both the spiritual and the practical, this three-lesson study will equip young Christians with the tools they need to stand against the devil at a time when he will be attacking them furiously. A teacher workbook is also available.