Ed Young Ministries

10 Commandments of Purity

During the message Lessons from the Ledge in the series, Love Affair, Ed highlighted the importance of purity in marriage. With the confusion and chaos surrounding sexuality and relationships in our culture, radical steps are required to lead a life beyond reproach. Ed has developed the following commandments to safeguard his marriage to Lisa:

1. I shall have no other human relationships before Lisa, including the kids.
2. Remember the date night and keep it holy.
3. Honor Lisa on anniversaries and special days so that you may live long in the land the Lord has given you.
4. I shall not take the covenant of marriage in vain by apathy.
5. I shall not ride in a car or eat in a restaurant alone with a member of the opposite sex.
6. I shall not travel alone.
7. I shall not counsel a woman with the doors closed.
8. I shall not share the details of our marriage with others.
9. I shall not watch, read, or expose myself to sexual explicit shows, books, DVDs, etc.
10. I shall remember the implications of breaking this covenant and commandment before God.

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