Commited to Purity

I wanted to share this poem on purity with you as I find it a really neat as well as encouraging. This poem came with my purity ring, but I feel that purity goes much deeper than just wearing a ring on your hand...it's something that takes place in your heart, your thoughts, and your actions.

This ring's a special symbol

of the promise that I've made.

With your help, O Lord, I know

its glow will never fade.

With your help, Lord, I'll stand firm

though some may criticize.

For whose opinion matters,

if I look good in your eyes?

Who can give me anything

to take the place of you?

Who on earth can justify

a love that isn't true?

So, I make my statement,

on my hand and in my heart.

I know, one day, I'll hear you say

I chose the better part.

The world calls this old fashioned;

still, I'll wait--it's just awhile.

For Honor, Truth, and Faithfulness

are never out of style.

by James Louviere

copyright, Stuller Settings Inc., 1995