Tamera Mowry Was Celibate Before Marrying Husband, Says Couples Shouldn’t Shack-Up
Ladies, perhaps we can learn a thing or two about abstaining before jumping the broom. Last year, Meagan Good opened up about how she and her now husband (DeVon Franklin) decided against premarital sex. And while some of us don’t have the discipline or interest, another Hollywood actress shares the same sentiments–that abstinence before marriage works. In an interview with Ebony.com, Tamera Mowry-Housely shares why she decided not to ‘color’ before marriage.
“We wanted to make sure that this relationship was what God wanted for our lives. [In order to know] if we are meant to be together, we said, ‘It’s got to be God’s way and not our way.’ We didn’t want to half-step anything [or have clouded judgment]. So our right way was the way we felt God wanted us to do it, which was being celibate. We said to God, ‘This is who we are, I know you take us as we are, our faults, our fears, our joys, our hope as a couple and have your way.’”
She also gave her two cents on shacking up (living together), prior to marriage:
““[Living together] makes it harder for you. Have people around you to keep you accountable! Surround yourself with people who support your decision, because they’re only going to root you on. Make that covenant with God and with each other and just let go. God is going to see you through the difficult times. Whenever you’re feeling discouraged just pray together. Like I said, it’s not going to be a perfect journey, but you just have to keep God the center of your relationship.”
What do you think of Tamera being celibate before her wedding–admirable or totally unrealistic? And what about her advice on not living together before marriage–good idea or is it best to live together beforehand to full get to know each other before the big day? [Sister 2 Sister]
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It’s definitely NOT unrealistic! There are millions of men and women around the world who have committed to doing life God’s way. I’m a part of an organization called Pinky Promise where thousands of women all over the world who have decided to honor God with their bodies and lives fellowship, pray, hold each other accountable and do life together for God’s glory. Check out http://www.pinkypromise.com you never know, you might just be encouraged to start doing the “impossible” too!
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I’m part of Pinky Promise too! By no means is it easy, but its worth a try.
I love Tamera and her decision to practice abstinence until she became wed. Its a commendable act considering how non-traditional relationships have become now-a-days. She serves as a great role model to teens and women in general.
Never heard of ‘Pinky Promise’…thanks for sharing.
I’m apart of Pinky Promise too! I agree with Tamera!
I am also a party of Pinky Promise and my boyfriend and I have taken this vow as well, to not live together or have sex until AFTER we are married..
I’m also a part of Pinky Promise, So much Love and Support for Tamera and her Husband
I am also apart of Pinky Promise. I find it realistic and commendable that through media’s pressure and societies expectations that she abstained. I love her and support her decision!
I too am apart of Pinky Promise. Which is a big commitment to honor not only your life and your mind but your body to God as well. It really teaches you self control. I’m happy to see that they’re are celebrities like Tamera who have chosen to follow that route. Go Tamera & Hubby!!!
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I host one of the Pinky Promise groups in Mobile, AL! We have FOUR! Women honoring God with their bodies is REAL and there are plenty of men out there who respect the decision.
I think is amazing! I just bought my purity ring and have chosen to abstain from sex until marriage. I want to do this for my husband and mainly for God. I want to sacrifice my weakness and become closer to Him.
Pinky Promise Rocks! I totally agree!!
I’m also apart of Pink Promise & my boyfriend & I have vowed to remain celibate until marriage. Gods way is the best way & if He’s not in the middle if my relationship I don’t want to be in it.
Kudos to Tamera! :)
I’m also a part of Pinky Promise Movement. I would like to commend Tamara and her husband. I was just having this conversation with a friend of mines. It is so important that we talk, teach, encourage our young women to honor their bodies. I would have loved, if my parents talked to me about honoring my body. It is never to late, to learn.
It’s realistic but only if you and your boyfriend are on the same page and committed to God before you’re committed to each other. Because if only one of you are, I think you’ll eventually fail. You have to be like minded and equally yoked.
I never understand when people say, “we’re testing the waters, by living together, to see if we can make a marriage work,” when they’re already doing everything married people do–getting things in both names, splitting bills, having children, etc. Then years pass and they’re still shacking, but they’re so comfortable in that lifestyle that they see no need to change it. Stories like that are a dime a dozen in this society. I think it’s a waste of time and definitely not the way God had in mind for us to live.
It’s a mindset thing. We have to make our mind of to do what’s right because it’s right. And it’s definitely not going to be easy, so expect that. Anyone who chooses to live for God will be battle tested. Why? Because choosing to live for God comes with great persecutions. But that choice will yield great rewards.
Again, it’s not easy but the more we trust and rely and God and just pour his Word in(on a consistent basis, because being consistent will be the key to your breakthrough) on a daily basis, then you’ll be better equipped to overcome challenges and temptations.
BUT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DO IT JUST BY RELYING ON YOURSELF AND YOUR WILL POWER. IT WILL TAKE GOD.
I Corinthians 10:13 is a great verse to meditate on. I prefer the Amplified version that says,
” For no temptation (no trial regarded as enticing to sin), [no matter how it comes or where it leads] has overtaken you and laid hold on you that is not common to man [that is, no temptation or trial has come to you that is beyond human resistance and that is not [b]adjusted and [c]adapted and belonging to human experience, and such as man can bear]. But God is faithful [to His Word and to His compassionate nature], and He [can be trusted] not to let you be tempted and tried and assayed beyond your ability and strength of resistance and power to endure, but with the temptation He will [always] also provide the way out (the means of escape to [d]a landing place), that you may be capable and strong and powerful to bear up under it patiently.”
He’s simply saying that He’s there for us to see us through any thing, if we just trust Him to make a way out. I’m learning how to trust Him more with everything.
Oh yeah, almost forgot. You need to surround yourself with like-minded friends who are trying to go the same direction that you’re going. That’s very important. “Birds of a feather flock together.”
I definitely commend Tamera on her commitment to doing marriage God’s way. It’s great to see someone in the public eye standing for righteous.
I also recently became a member of Pinky Promise. I saw it on a friends Facebook page a few months ago, and it’s really positive and great for women who are trying to walk upright.
Yaaaay for Pinky Promise! Abstinence is possible with God! God will get ALLLL the glory when we do things his way! Now that we know better let’s do better ladies!
I’m apart of pinky promise too. And I deff agree with keeping yourself until your I-do’s
I’m part of Pinky Promise too, all the way from Kenya(Africa)
I believe that it is simple to remain abstinent before marriage. Simple because you decide that God is more important than anything else and you connect with someone that believes the same. Eternal life with God is better than 5 minutes in bed.
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