Episode 3 | The Poison of Purity Culture

Welcome to our first series! In this initial episode, we discuss the false message of purity culture. Next week, we will uncover the dangers of sexual liberalism. Finally, we will conclude the third week by unpacking God’s design for sex and marriage.

Below, you can find the information we studied for this episode.

Scriptures

• Psalm 103:8-13, 119:9
• Proverbs 31:30
• Matthew 19:6
• Romans 8:38-39
• 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, 7:1-11
• 2 Corinthians 7:1, 10:5, 10:13
• Galatians 5:19-21
• Ephesians 2:1-3
• 1 Timothy 2:9-10
• 2 Timothy 2:22
• Hebrews 13:4
• 1 Peter 3:3-4

Resources

• ESV Study Bible
• Carter, The FAQs: What You Should Know About Purity Culture
• Cleveland, Reapproaching Purity Culture as a Parent
• Welcher, What Comes After the Purity Culture Reckoning

Healing and Help

• Need help now?
  • Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network | 800.656.HOPE (4673)
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline | 800-799-7233
• Find a church
  • 9 Marks Church Finder
  • Founders Ministries Church Finder
  • Masters Seminary Church Finder
• Sexual trauma
  • Recovering from Rape and Sexual Trauma
  • National Sexual Violence Resource Center
    • Find Help and Support
    • Websites and Resources Offering Support and Help

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