While Ed is speaking at the Nashville Regional Creative Church Conference, he is highlighting the importance of purity in a pastor's life. With the confusion and chaos surrounding sexuality and relationships in our culture, radical steps are required to lead a life beyond reproach. Ed has developed the following commandments to safeguard his marriage to Lisa:
- I shall have no other human relationships before Lisa, including the kids.
- Remember the date night and keep it holy.
- Honor Lisa on anniversaries and special days so that you may live long in the land the Lord has given you.
- I shall not take the covenant of marriage in vain by apathy.
- I shall not ride in a car or eat in a restaurant alone with a member of the opposite sex.
- I shall not travel alone.
- I shall not counsel a woman with the doors closed.
- I shall not share the details of our marriage with others.
- I shall not watch, read, or expose myself to sexual explicit shows, books, DVDs, etc.
- I shall remember the implications of breaking this covenant and commandment before God.
This list was originally shared in Ed's Love Affair teaching series within the Lessons from the Ledge message. And don't miss Ed and Lisa Young's book, The Creative Marriage, for more great ideas to build a strong marriage.
Ed & Lisa have a great story to tell and with humor, love and a Christ-centered attitude they tell it well. My wife (who serves in our church) and I thoroughly enjoyed their talks and sharing at the "I Promise" conference and hope to stay connected with their ministry, if even from afar.
Thank you Ed & Lisa
Posted by: Burt Knowles | October 18, 2006 at 04:35 PM
We attended the "I Promise" retreat this week, and we were so blessed by you guys. We've read your book, Kid CEO, and we are currently reading your Creative Marriage book. You guys are fun, creative, refreshing and truly a blessing to the Body of Christ. Thank you!
Posted by: Chris & Heather Rosser | October 19, 2006 at 07:59 PM