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jandckennedy -> RE: Purity Rings? (5/6/2008 10:49:57 AM)
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I just wanted to throw in my two cents. I'm 23 years old, and I wore a purity ring from early high school until the day I was married. I purchased the ring myself, as a representation (and a self-reminder) of the commitment that I made to God and to my (then) future wife. At our wedding, my wife and I exchanged purity rings, and we keep them with all of our valuables. Those $20 rings mean more to she and I than many of the other things we possess.
All of that said, I don't think the idea of a parent buying a purity ring for their son/daughter sends the right kind of signal. I feel that the issue of purity before marriage is an issue that should be talked about openly in a family, and that the symbolism of a purity ring should only reflect a deep-down commitment to Christ.
We are commanded to love one another as Christ loves us(especially our spouses), and reminded of how He gave Himself for us (Eph. 5:25). Christ gave Himself to us as a pure and untarnished gift. If your child understands that kind of commitment to purity and the symbolism between marriage and Christlikeness, then they have probably already made the commitment, and the wearing of the ring makes no difference in their spiritual decision to remain pure. However, it may help them as a reminder when they find themselves in situations where the flesh makes it challenging to honor the commitment.
Sorry for the lengthy post. Basically, I feel like a purity ring can be like a wedding ring on some levels. If the commitment is there, then there may be a desire to wear the ring. Not having the ring, however doesn't mean they aren't committed. I am still married to my gorgeous wife even when I take my ring off to work on the car or re-stain the deck. The ring is just a symbol of the decision to remain faithful.
Thanks for your patience. [;)]
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