The Jonas Brothers grew up in a Christian home. Their father is an ordained Baptist minister. The boys became famous when they were young by singing together. Fame and Christianity never seem to be a good mix, especially for children when they are younger.
Joe Jonas
admits to tossing his purity ring and losing his virginity when he was 20 years
old. He admits to
having some hook ups since then and now is with a steady girlfriend. It
is extremely difficult for single men to keep pure in this society today. It's heartbreaking to see these young adults who have grown up knowing
Truth turn away from it and be conformed to the world and it's ways.
Brad Furges
wrote a wonderful essay on
this very topic. He writes ~
As singles we face an onslaught of pressure and challenges daily. We
are in a real battle to stay pure in a very impure world. The Internet,
TV, the entertainment and music industries, pornographers, the news media,
our educational system…the list goes on…are keeping countless singles saturated
in an intoxicating, lust-filled atmosphere.
The world, the flesh and the devil
work relentlessly together to ensnare and rob us of the purity of heart
the Lord desires for us. But we have HOPE in the midst of such a decadent
culture, beyond even what Joseph had, because of what Jesus Christ did on
the Cross and because of the power of His grace. His grace is truly
amazing.
Yes, it is
difficult but with God all things are possible. It is easy to find the
world and it's ways attractive but in the end, it all leads to dissatisfaction
and ultimately death. Dennis Prager has a male/female every Wednesday. Last week, he once again talked about the male sex drive and how women
should try to be understanding towards their husband in this area.
He said men
will always love to look at beautiful women and the more flesh a woman shows,
the harder it is for men not to lust. However, most men are happiest if
they can shop at only one store instead of many. Yes, he admitted it is
in a man's nature to want to try out many different shops but they are much
happier if they can shop in one.
Even Dennis
Prager, who is not a Christian but a Jew, understands the value of monogamy and
its impact on men. Yes, the world is enticing but deadly. Teach
your sons Truth while they are young. Don't pursue fame for them. Instead, encourage them to pursue Jesus, purity, and holiness. In
the end, they will be much happier. God's ways are always better.
Oh, and
teach your daughters to cover up and dress modestly. Encourage them to
want to protect their precious Christian brothers instead of entice them.
Then be extremely grateful when your husband only wants to shop in your
store!
For the love
of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have
wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang.
But flee from these things, you man of God; and pursue righteousness,
godliness, faith, love, perseverance and gentleness. Fight the good fight
of faith; take hold of the eternal life to which you were called, and you made
the good confession in the presence of many witnesses.
I Timothy
6:10-12
