Should I get a purity ring?

Should I Get a Purity Ring?

         
         Should I get a purity ring? There are many sides to this. I have some friends who say "Why should I get a ring to show something I already know?" Others that say "A purity ring is a good way to always show that your staying true to God." Then there are some people  who are like "What the heck is purity ring?". Well, I'm going to try to explain all of that to you in this!
           What is a purity ring? A purity ring is a ring you conventionally get from your father; others don't (buy it for themselves, grandparents give it, friends get them together...), which is totally ok. Anyway, when you get this ring you make a promise to your parents, God, and yourself to stay pure sexually and emotionally until marriage. Some people even go so far as to sign a contract. Which is completely fine, I'm just saying that many people go pretty far with this. You put this ring on the finger your wedding ring goes on so that the ring you replace your purity ring with is your engagement ring.
           Now, onto the question "Why should I get a ring to show something that I ready know?" Well, the only answer I have for that is that its a reminder of that promise. I know that may sound weird,  but many people have values and then realize they have gone way too far from them. In many cases, you can keep your values but some times you go too far with a guy and you look back and think I thought I had values. It is also a symbolic thing; like , "Hey, I'm taken and now you know my values and my standards."
             For those of us who know what a purity ring is and are wondering, "How do I ask my parents for one?" Well, to be honest just ask. I know it can be a touchy subject but I think if your parents hold the same values as you do, they will understand and will want you to have one. At the same time,  don't say "You should get me a purity ring." You might want to give some reasons or even explain to your parents what it is.
              Another big question is,  "Why should I stay pure until marriage?" Well,  first of all you need to understand it is a personal choice but at the same time it does say in 1 Thessalonians 4:3 "God wants you to be holy and to stay away from sexual sins." It also says in 1 Corinthians 6:18 "Flee from sexual immorality". So, if your interpretation of those verses is to stay pure till marriage, then thats what you should do.
               I really do think it is a personal choice on whether you should stay pure till marriage, to get a purity ring, or not to. It is totally up to you. I personally made the decision to get one. I decided to do this a while ago and I'm very happy I did. This is one of decisions you make in life that is completely and utterly  up to YOU. I think that if God is leading you to do this, then you should, and  if you don't feel like that is what you want, then don't.
              I hope this helped you make some kind of decision on where you stand. Its also ok if you are undecided, too. The best thing I can tell you to do is pray, pray, and pray about it. You can also talk to your Mom, Grandma, Aunt, etc. If you want to hear my story about my purity ring just comment down below  and I'll get right on that! I hope you have great day!!!
                                                             
                                                                   Zoë💜