3. Teens and Sex!

4. Slide 4 Prov. 5:15-20 Drink water from your own cistern And fresh water from your own well. Should your springs be dispersed abroad, Streams of water in the streets? Let them be yours alone And not for strangers with you. Let your fountain be blessed, And rejoice in the wife of your youth. As a loving hind and a graceful doe, Let her breasts satisfy you at all times; Be exhilarated always with her love. For why should you, my son, be exhilarated with an adulteress And embrace the bosom of a foreigner?

5. Slide 5 Prov. 5:21-23 For the ways of a man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He watches all his paths. His own iniquities will capture the wicked, And he will be held with the cords of his sin. He will die for lack of instruction, And in the greatness of his folly he will go astray.

7.  “Safe sex means taking precautions during sex that can keep you from getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), or from giving an STD to your partner.” Medline Plus- National Institutes of Health  Includes not getting pregnant or making someone pregnant.

8. Condoms have a 15%- 25% failure rate in preventing pregnancy 17% of healthy partners became infected with HIV in 1.5 yrs. 31% failure rate in preventing spread of HIV

9. Condones sexual activity as long as some “protection” used Depends on strength of latex rather than moral absolutes

10. Abstinence before marriage  100% effective/safe  Forego sinful pleasures that last only for a moment (Heb. 11:25)

11.  No fear of unplanned or unwanted pregnancies  No fear of STDs or AIDS (Prov. 19:18)  No pressure to marry too soon (Prov. 25:28)

12.  No guilt, self-doubt, ruined reputation (Psa. 38:1-8)  Fuller communication in dating (Prov. 6:32-33)  Develop greater respect for self (Prov. 9:17-18)  Greater trust in marriage

13. Joseph Faced Temptation Hated by brothers & driven from familyHated by brothers & driven from family Sold into slavery in foreign, godless land Sold into slavery in foreign, godless land Immorality present in his family Immorality present in his family

14. Joseph Faced Temptation Joseph was 17 yrs. Old (Gen. 37:2)Joseph was 17 yrs. Old (Gen. 37:2) Temptation was continual (Gen. 39:7)Temptation was continual (Gen. 39:7) Temptation involved physical contact (Gen. 39:12)Temptation involved physical contact (Gen. 39:12)

15. Joseph Overcame Temptation Said NO! (39:8)Said NO! (39:8) Realized people were counting on him (39:8-9)Realized people were counting on him (39:8-9) Saw all sin as being against God (39:9b)Saw all sin as being against God (39:9b) He fled (39:12)He fled (39:12)

16. What about dating? Some things to think about before going out Why do you want to date? Don’t wait until you are all alone to think about it Prowling for a conquest! Col. 3:17 Ecc. 11:9

17. What about dating? Some things to think about before going out When should you start dating? No right age for everyone Can you make mature, responsible decisions? Earlier a person starts dating the greater likelihood they will become sexually active

18. What about dating? Some things to think about before going out Who to date? 1 Cor. 15:33 2 Cor. 6:14

19. What about dating? Some things to think about before going out Who to date? Avoid people who use bad language Avoid people who have bad reputations Avoid those who use drugs or alcohol Look below the surface

20. What about dating? Some things to think about before going out Who to date? 1 Cor. 15:33 2 Cor. 6:14 Shares your core values “Go fishing”

21. What about dating? Some things to think about before going out Where will you go on a date? Plan to keep busy Don’t choose activities that might “light the fire!”

22. What about dating? Some things to think about before going out Where will you go on a date? Plan dates that encourage you to talk Plan activities that you won’t have to lie about Avoid being alone for long periods of time Avoid places where drugs or alcohol are being used

23. What about dating? Some things to think about before going out Where will you go on a date? Plan to keep busy Don’t choose activities that might “light the fire!” Group dates are often the safest

24. What about dating? Some things to think about before going out How much physical contact on a date? Depends on the character of those involved “Flee immorality” (1 Cor. 6:18) Ladies, guys get turned on more easily than you! How far would I go if Christ or my parents were in the room?

25. What about dating? Golden Rule of Dating! Don’t let any part of anyone else’s body come between you and your clothes!

26. Confess your sin, don’t hide it- 2 Sam. 12:13 1 John 1:9 Be ready to reap what was sown- 2 Sam. 12:14 Gal. 6:7 What if I mess up?

27. What if a pregnancy is involved? AbortionAbandonment Marry or not to Marry? One mistake doesn’t necessitate another Moment of passion doesn’t equal lifetime commitment Pray for wisdom!

28. Confess your sin, don’t hide it- 2 Sam. 12:13 1 John 1:9 Be ready to reap what was sown- 2 Sam. 12:14 Gal. 6:7 Deal with your feelings of guilt & forgive yourself! Psa. 51:3, 8-9 John 8:11 What if I mess up? MOVEON

29. Talking with your children about sex… Parents play a critical role in determining how their children view sex! No magic age at which to begin talking about sex Speak openly & listen carefully If uncomfortable seek help Don’t hesitate to admit discomfort

30. Talking with your children about sex… Some helpful suggestions… Start early Take the initiative Take about values & morals not just “birds & bees” Provide accurate, age- appropriate information Communicate your values

31. Talking with your children about sex… Some helpful suggestions… Daddies talk with daughters & Mommas talk with sons Relax, you really do know more than they know Be prepared for negative reaction Above all talk with your children (Deut. 6:7-9)

34. GRACE Based on God’s GRACE-- Eph. 2:8 Hear Hear the Word of God --John 20:30-31 Believe Believe In Your Heart -- Acts 8:37 Repent Repent Of Your Sins --Luke 13:3, 5 Confess Confess faith in Jesus -- Matt. 10:32-33 Be Baptized Be Baptized Into Christ -- Acts 22:16 Be Faithful Be Faithful Until Death --Rev. 2:10 God’s Plan for Your Salvation

35. Slide 35 “Can a man take fire in his bosom, and his clothes not be burned? Or can a man walk on hot coals, and his feet not be scorched? So is the man who goes into his neighbor’s wife” (Prov. 6:27-29).

36. Slide 36 “Flee sexual immorality” (1 Cor. 6:18).