Law of Chastity

ccxc910 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-01-2009, 06:27 PM

Sorry guys I just wanted clarification on this.
What is included in the Law of Chastity. Tell me EVERYTHING.
I'm not sure as to what all this includes and I want to make sure I've got it right.

Dravin · #2 (**permalink**) 12-01-2009, 06:37 PM

You aren't going to find a list of every action that is in violation of the law of chastity. To quote a sermon delivered by a wise King from the Book of Mormon (King Benjamin)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mosiah 4:29

And finally, I cannot tell you all the things whereby ye may commit sin; for there are divers ways and means, even so many that I cannot number them.

You may find this thread helpful (or it may just confuse you more):Law of Chastity- What does it mean?

bmy- · #3 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 12:45 AM

If you have to wonder.. you're on the edge. That's my stance.

Flyonthewall · #4 (**permalink**) 12-06-2009, 06:55 PM

Simply put, the law of chastity is: no sexual relations outside of marriage, and fidelity inside of marriage.
I would include intentionally touching any private part of another with any part of your body as "sexual relations". This is for those that try pulling a Pres. Clinton, and having a very narrow definition of "sexual relations".

Hemidakota · #5 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009, 07:52 AM

Included is the very thought itself is a violation of the Law of Chasity.

ozzy · #6 (**permalink**) 12-20-2009, 08:41 PM

Some good advice to make certain that you are on the good side can be found in the For Strength of Youth pamphlet.

JudoMinja · #7 (**permalink**) 12-21-2009, 10:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyonthewall

Simply put, the law of chastity is: no sexual relations outside of marriage, and fidelity inside of marriage.

I couldn't have said it better.

I have also said in a church meeting on this topic that we should avoid doing anything that even arouses sexual feelings with anyone other than our spouse (once married). Future spouse doesn't count. You have to already be married to the person to do anything.

An important thing to remember is that the Lord does not want us to be commanded in all things. Adultery and sexual relations outside of marriage are sins, and some will argue that everything up to that point is okay. However, sin is a very slippery slope, and the more we flirt with temptation the more likely we will be to fall. Sexual sins are one of the most dangerous, because Satan works VERY hard to tear apart homes, marriages, and families. No matter how strong you think you are, you are not strong enough to flirt with this tempatation! Even the most faithful have faltered when they thought they were strong enough to handle it (I speak from experience).

Your best bet is to avoid it at all cost. You will form a much better relationship if you can save all these feelings and experiences for within the marriage.

In Victorian era courtship, a dating couple were not even allowed to touch, unless the man was offering his arm for support to help the woman over a rough spot of ground. Once they were engaged, they STILL were allowed minimal touching, and they never went anywhere unsupervised.

I think we could all benefit from following similar guidlines.

Taldarin · #8 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 07:30 AM

Masturbation and Pornography are included in this law.

applepansy · #9 (**permalink**) 12-22-2009, 07:35 AM

Modesty in thought and action and dress is essential to keeping the laws of chastity.

Just my two cents....

Melissa569 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-09-2010, 08:09 PM

Not sure how I feel about masturbation... I know that afterward, a person is mostly satisfied, and more difficult to sexually arouse. And the longer a person goes without masturbation, the more easily aroused they are.

So as a form of release to keep a person from ACTUALLY doing anything with someone else, I say its a pretty effective and useful tool. I would rather a person do that, instead of turning to fornication or adultry.

And even if god is against masturbation, its likely he would have a similar opinion.

Of course, I'm not perfect. I was a virgin until I was 23. My husband and I did have "sexual relations" before we were married (of course, we were already engaged, and knew beyond any doubt that we were gonna get married, and we were never with anyone else). I do remember some religious reference that suggested the only way to be forgiven for fornication, was to marry the person after that. So I guess we're ok. But you still should be careful. Like I said, we were like 99% sure we would get married, but not everyone is.... Sometimes a person will tell you they love you and want to marry you, just to get sex. Or maybe you'll have a big fight and break up afterward. You can't predict that, really. So that's something to watch out for.