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- "Society is saturated with sexual information—most of it negative,
distorted, even corrupt. It is time for those with knowledge of God's
light and truth to go on the offensive, teaching a healthy and holy
understanding of sexuality."
- "Youth of the noble birthright have the ability to understand sex as
a 'sacred ordinance' of marriage and reverence it as such. . . . Aligning
marital intimacy with these sacred ordinances can have a subtle but powerful
influence and provide the spiritual insight and understanding youth need
to resist temptation."
- "Youth who fully understand that God’s spirit resides within their
bodies understand that they have a powerful and personal protector to
help them resist the devil’s deceptions."
- "Teach youth that we don't want them to extinguish these God-given
desires and passions, but to harness them, like electricity that is
channeled into an electrical outlet, providing a productive use of
that power. There are blessings from bridling our passions."
- "Using an oft-used analogy, the power of the Atonement not only removes
the nail from the piece of wood, nor does it simply fill the hole with wood
putty, but it can restore the wood, so the hole is gone."
- "Appearance or dress that draws the eye away from the face to certain
parts of the body is immodest. . . . Encourage youth to wear clothing now
that would also be appropriate after they have received their temple
endowments. This can eliminate the need for a change of wardrobe (or attitude)
after endowments are received."
- "Parents can help youth 'keep the weeds out' by monitoring how much time
is spent together and how much familiarity is developing."
- "Long ago Satan launched his campaign that 'sex in any season brings
pleasure.' Others have countered with the strategy 'sin brings pain.' It
may be time for a new, more effective and proactive campaign with the inspiring
message 'righteousness brings peace.'"
- "We need the power of the Spirit of God to fulfill our earthly missions. When we
follow the Lord’s standards and strive for personal righteousness, we are promised that
the Holy Ghost will be our constant companion' (see D&C 121:45–46).
- "Righteousness creates an engaging countenance of confidence in self and
in God. Confidence comes by keeping the commandments. What is there to fear when
you know you are doing what pleases God?"
- "How glorious and near to the angels is youth that is clean; this youth has a
joy unspeakable here and eternal happiness hereafter. Sexual purity is youth's
most precious possession; it is the foundation of all righteousness" (First
Presidency of the Church).
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Created Apr 6, 2003; Updated Apr 26, 2008
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