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Heat of the NightTracey’s DilemmaYou know the scene. It’s the one in your favorite TV show where your favorite character, Tracey, finally gets asked to prom by the coolest guy on the football team. But she’s scared, because her best friends are telling her that the only reason he wants to go with her is because he wants to see just how far it will go. But, she’s all innocent and can’t believe that that sweet, handsome quarterback would ever do such a thing. But you know it’s true — you and all your friends at school.
talkaboutBut what if you were in the same situation? Would you really behave any differently? If you were Tracey’s friends, how would you advise her? Better yet, if you were Tracey, what would you do in order to maintain your sexual standards on prom night?
The Rest of the StoryOkay, it’s the season finale and we find out what happens to Tracey…
Tracey went to the prom with the football star. They left the prom early. Tracey felt confused, but didn’t want to question it. Her date said he had a headache and needed some fresh air. Once they were in his car he told Tracey he was going to pick up some aspirin downtown. But he kept passing store after store. Then he asked her to sit closer to him as he made a turn heading out of town. “Where are we going?” she asked, her stomach tightening. “Oh, I thought it would nice to take a ride in the country,” he said. Tracey remembered what her friends had warned her about. It was tough, but Tracey finally got up her courage.
“No, take me home right now!”
Okay, so maybe it’s just a TV show. But how do you deal with sexual temptation in your life?
Ask Yourself1 Have I set in the sexual area of my life?
2 What are they? Take some time now and list them below.
3 Are these in line with standards God has outlined in the Scriptures?
4 Am I flirting on the edge of my standards, or am I living as far away from that line as possible?
5 What people or situations do I need to avoid so that I can maintain the standards I’ve chosen?
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Isn’t sex before marriage perfectly nat-ur-al?
Prom…Oh YeahProm…Oh Yeah
Prom…Oh Yeah
!
!
Bible ExplorationWhy is it that we think sex before marriage is perfectly natural?
Read 1 Corinthians 6:18According to this, what is God’s plan? So, where did we get these other ideas? Where do you think they come from? Make a list here:
The Bible is not silent about the issue of sexual purity. In fact, God has included many different stories to highlight men and women’s struggles and victories, stories designed to teach us how to stand strong…
David’s DecisionVITAL STATS
Killed a 9 foot-tall giant in hand-to-hand combat Personal assistant to a king while still a teenager Became King of Israel at age 30 Warrior and commander-in-chief of the army of
Israel for 40 years
Read 2 Samuel 11:1–4Where was David when his armies went out to battle?
What was David doing while they were away?
When did it turn into sin?
Where did God give David a chance to change his mind?
Joseph’s DashVITAL STATS
Saved a nation and his own family from starvation Spent years in prison on false charges In charge of Pharaoh’s, King of Egypt, household Handsome and well-built
Read Genesis 39:7-12Where was Joseph when Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him?
Should he have been there?
What was Joseph’s response to sexual temptation?
What steps did he take to resist?
Do you think his actions displayed strength or weakness?
Read 1 Corinthians 10:13What does God say about temptation?
How can this promise help us in our desire to stay sexually pure?
Review 1 Corinthians 6:18What does the Bible say we are to do with sexual sin?
What are the consequences when we sin sexually?
What, then, are we commanded to do with our bodies?
!
Temptation or Sin?It’s important to know the difference between temptation and sin. Remember, you can’t stop a bird from flying over your head, but you can stop it from building a nest in your hair. Once you’ve been tempted, Satan, the world and your flesh will try to keep you moving down the road toward sin. Don’t listen! Resist in the power of the Holy Spirit. Flee sexual temptation.
2 Timothy 2:22
uhhh huhhh…
Heat of the NightTracey’s DilemmaYou know the scene. It’s the one in your favorite TV show where your favorite character, Tracey, finally gets asked to prom by the coolest guy on the football team. But she’s scared, because her best friends are telling her that the only reason he wants to go with her is because he wants to see just how far it will go. But, she’s all innocent and can’t believe that that sweet, handsome quarterback would ever do such a thing. But you know it’s true — you and all your friends at school.
talkaboutBut what if you were in the same situation? Would you really behave any differently? If you were Tracey’s friends, how would you advise her? Better yet, if you were Tracey, what would you do in order to maintain your sexual standards on prom night?
The Rest of the StoryOkay, it’s the season finale and we find out what happens to Tracey…
Tracey went to the prom with the football star. They left the prom early. Tracey felt confused, but didn’t want to question it. Her date said he had a headache and needed some fresh air. Once they were in his car he told Tracey he was going to pick up some aspirin downtown. But he kept passing store after store. Then he asked her to sit closer to him as he made a turn heading out of town. “Where are we going?” she asked, her stomach tightening. “Oh, I thought it would nice to take a ride in the country,” he said. Tracey remembered what her friends had warned her about. It was tough, but Tracey finally got up her courage.
“No, take me home right now!”
Okay, so maybe it’s just a TV show. But how do you deal with sexual temptation in your life?
Ask Yourself1 Have I set in the sexual area of my life?
2 What are they? Take some time now and list them below.
3 Are these in line with standards God has outlined in the Scriptures?
4 Am I flirting on the edge of my standards, or am I living as far away from that line as possible?
5 What people or situations do I need to avoid so that I can maintain the standards I’ve chosen?
Copyright © Student Venture
Isn’t sex before marriage perfectly nat-ur-al?
Prom…Oh YeahProm…Oh Yeah
Prom…Oh Yeah
!
!
Bible ExplorationWhy is it that we think sex before marriage is perfectly natural?
Read 1 Corinthians 6:18According to this, what is God’s plan? So, where did we get these other ideas? Where do you think they come from? Make a list here:
The Bible is not silent about the issue of sexual purity. In fact, God has included many different stories to highlight men and women’s struggles and victories, stories designed to teach us how to stand strong…
David’s DecisionVITAL STATS
Killed a 9 foot-tall giant in hand-to-hand combat Personal assistant to a king while still a teenager Became King of Israel at age 30 Warrior and commander-in-chief of the army of
Israel for 40 years
Read 2 Samuel 11:1–4Where was David when his armies went out to battle?
What was David doing while they were away?
When did it turn into sin?
Where did God give David a chance to change his mind?
Joseph’s DashVITAL STATS
Saved a nation and his own family from starvation Spent years in prison on false charges In charge of Pharaoh’s, King of Egypt, household Handsome and well-built
Read Genesis 39:7-12Where was Joseph when Potiphar’s wife tried to seduce him?
Should he have been there?
What was Joseph’s response to sexual temptation?
What steps did he take to resist?
Do you think his actions displayed strength or weakness?
Read 1 Corinthians 10:13What does God say about temptation?
How can this promise help us in our desire to stay sexually pure?
Review 1 Corinthians 6:18What does the Bible say we are to do with sexual sin?
What are the consequences when we sin sexually?
What, then, are we commanded to do with our bodies?
!
Temptation or Sin?It’s important to know the difference between temptation and sin. Remember, you can’t stop a bird from flying over your head, but you can stop it from building a nest in your hair. Once you’ve been tempted, Satan, the world and your flesh will try to keep you moving down the road toward sin. Don’t listen! Resist in the power of the Holy Spirit. Flee sexual temptation.
2 Timothy 2:22