SEX-PORN-LOVE
I've had several people send me the link to this video- and I have to say that I am glad when people read about porn and trafficking that they think of me, it means I'm doing my job! We all have to get with the program- start talking in our churches about sex, porn, and social justice! We have to be involved in community outreach, van ministries, and youth groups-- just like this video says, it's the middle school kids they we need to be guiding and influencing to be a God seeking generation! So take the time today, to pray, and really seek God in how he can use you to be a missionary to your church and community! It takes all of us doing our part to make difference- how are you going to help?
http://www.faithit.com/the-way-this-video-connects-porn-and-global-injustice-will-make-you-see-the-world-in-a-very-different-way-warning-you-cant-unwatch-this/
Every time I get the chance to speak to youth, I'm constantly drilling it into their heads that buying sex is wrong, selling sex is wrong, porn is harmful, that we have the rights to our bodies and no one else-- I also say things like, if you dress like a prostitute, you are going to get treated like one (which is something you don't want to experience)... I also try to open their minds to the world around them, make their hearts break for the injustice of this world, and then inspire them to be cops, lawyers, activist, nurses and leaders in their communities.
You should see young people's faces when I say words like porn, sex, hooker, rape, abuse, trafficking and more from the front of a room, sometimes even from the pulpit. They expect the missionary, with her neatly dressed self, and curled blonde hair, to only speak about pleasant things. After all- do "saintly" people even have sex? In our churches today, we assume that talking about porn addictions, or sex, we are some how sinning, or we will get to close to offending someone. We have to start talking about it in the church- because if the church won't confront the issue, then how are we going to make the world confront it?
Before I moved overseas, I worked with 4th-8th graders in an after-school program. I remember every conversation I had with several young people on their thoughts about sex and love. In 4th grade you are most likely nine years old- a 9 YEAR OLD talking about sex: wanting to have sex, wanting to have a baby, sex with older guys, seeing their siblings or cousins having sex... this is a messed up world we live in...
If we do not teach kids about what true love is, they will find it elsewhere. And if we do not teach them about God's love, they will search in all the wrong places to fill that void in their hearts.
If we do not teach kids that sex is a good thing but designed for marriage, they will have it whenever they are curious enough to find out what it is all about.
And if we do not create an environment where kids feel safe to ask questions, they will go find their answers from their peers--
I'm not saying we have to go overboard, and talk about it all the time- but the main point I've been trying to get into young peoples minds is, " DONT BE STUPID"... Porn is a sin- separates you from God. Sex outside of marriage is a sin- separates you from God. If you are feeling pressured to have sex, always remember you have the rights to your body. No one else. And if any man, teen or boy tells you that in order to have love, you have to have sex, walk away from him and never look back. If you are in a situation, where you are being sexually abused, or if you've been raped, call the police- tell a teacher, talk to your pastor...find someone- you don't have to fight the battle alone.
Take the time to think about how you can be a positive role model in young person's life today.
Think about the future, and how the kids in your church and community need you to be a part of their lives, so that they will grow up and be well-rounded, God loving, productive citizens who seek to see social justice!
Human trafficking is a piece of the puzzle-- the puzzle that is made up of many evil things....
What are you going to do to stop it?
How are you going to make a difference?
* this spill is much better in person, so try to come hear me speak in the next few weeks... I still have a few open days, so give me a call or email me if you are interested in hearing this and more live!
http://www.faithit.com/the-way-this-video-connects-porn-and-global-injustice-will-make-you-see-the-world-in-a-very-different-way-warning-you-cant-unwatch-this/
Every time I get the chance to speak to youth, I'm constantly drilling it into their heads that buying sex is wrong, selling sex is wrong, porn is harmful, that we have the rights to our bodies and no one else-- I also say things like, if you dress like a prostitute, you are going to get treated like one (which is something you don't want to experience)... I also try to open their minds to the world around them, make their hearts break for the injustice of this world, and then inspire them to be cops, lawyers, activist, nurses and leaders in their communities.
You should see young people's faces when I say words like porn, sex, hooker, rape, abuse, trafficking and more from the front of a room, sometimes even from the pulpit. They expect the missionary, with her neatly dressed self, and curled blonde hair, to only speak about pleasant things. After all- do "saintly" people even have sex? In our churches today, we assume that talking about porn addictions, or sex, we are some how sinning, or we will get to close to offending someone. We have to start talking about it in the church- because if the church won't confront the issue, then how are we going to make the world confront it?
Before I moved overseas, I worked with 4th-8th graders in an after-school program. I remember every conversation I had with several young people on their thoughts about sex and love. In 4th grade you are most likely nine years old- a 9 YEAR OLD talking about sex: wanting to have sex, wanting to have a baby, sex with older guys, seeing their siblings or cousins having sex... this is a messed up world we live in...
If we do not teach kids about what true love is, they will find it elsewhere. And if we do not teach them about God's love, they will search in all the wrong places to fill that void in their hearts.
If we do not teach kids that sex is a good thing but designed for marriage, they will have it whenever they are curious enough to find out what it is all about.
And if we do not create an environment where kids feel safe to ask questions, they will go find their answers from their peers--
I'm not saying we have to go overboard, and talk about it all the time- but the main point I've been trying to get into young peoples minds is, " DONT BE STUPID"... Porn is a sin- separates you from God. Sex outside of marriage is a sin- separates you from God. If you are feeling pressured to have sex, always remember you have the rights to your body. No one else. And if any man, teen or boy tells you that in order to have love, you have to have sex, walk away from him and never look back. If you are in a situation, where you are being sexually abused, or if you've been raped, call the police- tell a teacher, talk to your pastor...find someone- you don't have to fight the battle alone.
Take the time to think about how you can be a positive role model in young person's life today.
Think about the future, and how the kids in your church and community need you to be a part of their lives, so that they will grow up and be well-rounded, God loving, productive citizens who seek to see social justice!
Human trafficking is a piece of the puzzle-- the puzzle that is made up of many evil things....
What are you going to do to stop it?
How are you going to make a difference?
* this spill is much better in person, so try to come hear me speak in the next few weeks... I still have a few open days, so give me a call or email me if you are interested in hearing this and more live!
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