Sunday Happenings

Lesson: Chapter 39- The Law of Chastity
Instructor: Sister Ashby

Go here to see the video that Sister Ashby started her lesson out with. It is entitled The Law of Chastity and is found on mormon.org. Sister Ashby also talked about the way we present this subject to our children being so important. She had a paper bag and crumpled newspaper next to a beautiful cup with a nice napkin in it. Which was more pleasing? Just like this object lesson the way we present this sacred law to our children will have a lasting impression. They will either feel comfortable coming to us to ask questions, or they will go and find answers in the many numerous places available to them these days. These places may not give them the correct or appropriate answers we want them to have.

A Note to Parents

"Parents can begin teaching children to have proper attitudes toward their bodies when children are very young. Talking to children frankly but reverently and using the correct names for the parts and functions of their bodies will help them grow up without unnecessary embarrassment about their bodies."

"Children are naturally curious. They want to know how their bodies work. They want to know where babies come from. If parents answer all such questions immediately and clearly so children can understand, children will continue to take their questions to their parents. However, if parents answer questions so that children feel embarrassed, rejected, or dissatisfied, they will probably go to someone else with their questions and perhaps get incorrect ideas and improper attitudes. It is not wise or necessary, however, to tell children everything at once. Parents need only give them the information they have asked for and can understand."

What are some ways Satan tempts people to break the law of chastity?

• Media (T.V., Internet, Phones, Magazines, etc..)


• Language


• Thoughts


• Peers


• Emotions/Hormones


• Clothing- Modesty


• Culture


• Exceptions (you just don't understand.....)


• Refer to the manual for more ideas to add to this list

What is the Law of Chastity?

“Before marriage, do not do anything to arouse the powerful emotions that must be expressed only in marriage. Do not participate in passionate kissing, lie on top of another person, or touch the private, sacred parts of another person’s body, with or without clothing. Do not allow anyone to do that with you. Do not arouse those emotions in your own body” (For the Strength of Youth [pamphlet, 2001], 27).

Forgiveness:

"President Kimball said: “To every forgiveness there is a condition. … The fasting, the prayers, the humility must be equal to or greater than the sin. There must be a broken heart and a contrite spirit. … There must be tears and genuine change of heart. There must be conviction of the sin, abandonment of the evil, confession of the error to properly constituted authorities of the Lord” (The Miracle of Forgiveness [1969], 353)."

Blessings:

"When we obey the law of chastity, we can live without guilt or shame. Our lives and our children’s lives are blessed when we keep ourselves pure and spotless before the Lord. Children can look to our example and follow in our footsteps."

Family Home Evening Ideas

Here is another video that might be helpful in explaing The Law of Chastity to your children.

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