1. Virginity is important.

2. Be faithful in marriage.

“There is no such thing as a ‘casual affair.’ One needs only read the statistics concerning abortions, sexually transmitted diseases, and government assistance for unwed mothers to realize that private sexual sins quickly become public matters of concern.” (The Preacher’s Commentary-Deut., Maxwell, 246)

3. A lady is taken advantage of.

4. Marry wisely.

5. Incest is not good.

Sermon Discussion Questions

1. What is your greatest response to the message?

2. How can we help our young people live pure lives?

3. Who has been an encouragement to you in their faithfulness and purity in marriage? How has this helped spur you onto good deeds?

4. Read John 8. Then, in light of this passage in Deuteronomy, discuss what might have been on the leaders' minds when they brought the woman in front of Jesus.

5. How does knowing that God viewed Israel as a "spouse" and now Jesus is ready to come back for "His bride-the church" encourage you onto spiritual maturity, integrity, and growth?

6. How might you defend those who have been taken advantage of?

7. Please spend some time in prayer for physical purity for those around you. Pray for yourself. Pray for our church.