subject: Symbolism Of Purity Rings [print this page] There are many things that a purity ring symbolizes; it is first and foremost a sign that you are pure and will stay so until marriage, and it can serve as a constant reminder of a promise that you made to yourself, to your future spouse, and to some, a promise to God.
Since the ring is on your finger all of the time, it is a constant reminder to yourself of the morals that you choose to follow and uphold in your life. It is important to stay true to yourself because at the end of the day you have to look at yourself in the mirror and be content with the choices you make and the person you are.
Having a purity ring to remind you of the person you want to be and the choices you have to make in order to achieve that goal, is great way to fend off opportunities that could turn into future mistakes.
A purity ring is a symbol of respect for yourself and the morals you choose to follow every day of your life. Though it says a lot about what you as an individual, it also says a lot about how you treat other people.
A purity ring can also serve as a symbol of promise and trust to your future spouse. Whether you are in a relationship or not, you should know what type of person you want to marry and what type of person you want to be in that marriage.
A purity ring is a promise to that special someone that you respect and love them enough to wait until marriage. It is a commitment to not be intimate with anyone else before then because you know that you only want to share those moments with your spouse.
Though it is not required, and it is certainly not always the case, there are many who choose to wear the ring as a symbol of their faith and commitment to God. Many religious individuals wear a promise ring as a sign that they will honor God's commandment to be chaste.
Though it is most popular among people who are strong in their religious commitments, there are many people out there who choose to be pure simply because they believe it is the best choice for them personally. Having a reminder of that commitment on your finger at all times will help you to avoid temptation and situations that could compromise those ideals.
Though the concept of wearing a purity ring seems old fashioned (which it kind of is), there are many people embracing the standard, including celebrities. A celebrity endorsement of upholding high moral standards seems rare and not very effective, but when teen heartthrobs promote such a clean image and actually seem to be living it, girls across the world follow suit.
The Jonas Brother's Kevin, Joe, and Nick are known around their world for their Disney channel television show and four pop albums that have gone platinum. Girls cry at the sight of them and millions of screaming fans show up to their concerts every year.
The good looking boys have been very public about their desire to stay pure and are all sport rings on their left ring-finger to show that they are seriously committed to it.
The teen heartthrobs say that, for them, it is not only a commitment to themselves and to God, but it is a promise to girls that they will treat them right and be gentlemen. This fresh take on the American superstar and the fact that the Brothers actually practice what they preach has caused many people to commit to staying pure until marriage as well.
As these celebrities have shown, the ring can symbolize a wide range of commitments for individuals of any age and gender on top on being chaste.
