Even though I grew up in a Christian environment, discussions of sexual purity were very minimal. It was simply the commandment to remain pure and avoid any sexual acts until marriage. I've never heard of sex and the damage it can cause if used incorrectly. So, I never really recognized the importance of sexual purity. Part of my other problem was that I was often immersed in worldviews and teachings, which did not value sex or purity at all. Due to worldly influence, sex outside of marriage, casual sex, and homosexuality didn't concern me as much as they should have. It became so common that my views on sex and purity changed and I no longer valued those views. However, I still felt unsettled when I heard about people who were in relationships and openly admitted that they had had sex with previous partners. To summarize, one of my struggles regarding this issue is truly considering and accepting God's views and words on sexual purity. I also had to recognize the fact that sexual purity and sexual immorality are serious and that it is not a light sin to