"I Choose to Be Pure"

In a world full of temptation, some youth engage in sexual immorality because they fail to comprehend the lasting consequences resulting from their behavior. Fortunately, many youth choose to remain sexually pure because they want to keep God's commandments and understand the blessings that come from doing so.

In the following video, Gladys, Claire, Omer, Conner, Pratima and Eric talk about their decision to remain sexually pure. Elaine S. Dalton, general president of the young women organization in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, explains why sexual purity is so important—

Virtue is a pattern of thought and behavior based on high moral standards. It encompasses chastity and moral purity. Virtue includes modesty—in thought, language, dress, and demeanor. Virtue provides an anchor on the path leading to our Heavenly Father’s presence. The paths of virtue lead to happiness in this life and in the life to come. The paths of virtue lead to strong families. The paths of virtue contain the foundation stones for the blessings of eternity. They lead to the temple. No wonder Joseph Smith said, "If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things."