STOP Believing These 4 Lies About Celibacy & Waiting Until Marriage
4 Celibacy Myths That Are Keeping You Stuck in Shame
Welcome back to Living Purified, Fam. We're diving into a topic that needs radical honesty: the myths surrounding celibacy and purity that the Christian world often gets wrong. If you've felt like you're failing, or if you're waiting for a spouse and think that alone guarantees a perfect life, this video is for you.
I’m breaking down 4 dangerous myths that sabotage your heart, your relationships, and your walk with Christ:
The Purity Trap: Is purity only about the physical act? Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:27-28 that the real battle is in the heart and mind. Simply waiting doesn't address the inner desires or fantasies—and that's the hidden struggle no one talks about.
The Marriage Guarantee: Many of us believe waiting earns us a flawless marriage and amazing sex life. I’m unpacking why the Bible never makes this promise and discussing the truth behind popular examples (like that celebrity couple who wrote The Wait). Sanctification is not a reward; married life has its own challenges.
The Rush to the Altar: We often misinterpret 1 Corinthians 7:9 (it's better to marry than to burn) as a panic button for desire. Rushing into marriage just to silence desire often leads to regret. The biblical answers are self-control, patience, and wise discernment.
The 'Easy' Calling Myth: If you're "called" to celibacy or abstinence, you might feel shame when you still struggle with desire or loneliness. Celibacy is a discipline, not an anesthetic. It requires drawing closer to Jesus Christ, not slipping into silent shame when it feels hard.
If you are struggling with desire, loneliness, or the pressure to be 'perfectly pure,' I pray this message sets your heart free and shows you where true fulfillment lies: in Jesus Christ alone.
Watch now and let’s dismantle these myths together!
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