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Purity is Not a Burden

"Lust indulged became habit, and habit unresisted became necessity." ~ St. Augustine

"Deep within yourself, listen to your conscience which calls you to be pure...Passing encounters are only a caricature of love; they injure hearts and mock God's plan." ~ Pope John Paul II

"More souls go to hell because of sins of the flesh than for any other reason."
~ Our Lady of Fatima

We are shocked by the attitude of our youth in their wanton ways. What do we really expect of them as we admonish their immorality while living with our significant others without the benefit of marriage?

I hear that it's just a piece of paper and that they are "married" in heart. That's just a cop out, marriage is putting total faith in someone else to respect, love, support and never give up on you in all things; marriage is REAL commitment. At the very least, if the certificate is just a piece of paper, why are they so afraid of it?

Why are we so shocked when our kids disrespect others property as we laugh with our kids at the convenience clerk who gives us $20 and change back when all we gave was a $10 bill? Our words are hollow when we act in direct opposition to them as it is true that actions speak louder than words.

Our youth laugh at the thought of purity. It is an impossible act in their minds...because that is what we teach them.
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