Path of Purity is a well-written update to True Love Waits. It serves as a guide for parents to recognize and prepare for markers their children will experience as they grow in biblical purity. Youth workers seeking to develop a partnership with the parents might use this guide as a talking point to begin asking parents how the church can support their primary role in developing a heart for purity in the lives of their children.
–Andrew Hedges

This is pretty typical True Love Waits fare. The book is a good outline of the information that is presented, but I wish there was more developed content. I like the title of the book and the concept behind it, but I was a little disappointed that there wasn’t more there to work with. I like the way the book integrates the idea of purity and teaching purity from childhood through adulthood. I think the concept of parents starting early and then providing constant, consistent and ongoing involvement and influence was the key part of the material in the book. This book is a good parent resource–especially for busy parents who might not have time initially for more than the bullet points. This book could be the basis of a parenting class. I like that this book focuses on the heart issue of purity more than the mechanics of sexual abstinence.
–Anthony J. Applegate, Youth and Family Minister, Brenham Church of Christ

True Love Waits has been around a long time, with many ups and downs. For the longest time, the movement has been associated with students; but now, with a renewed vision for Purity, True Love Waits connects with parents as never before. This new book, Path of Purity: A Family Guide, is devoted to equipping parents with tools for how to teach biblical principles concerning living a life of purity. The book is broken up according to the stages of development a child goes through. Each chapter is then further broken up into four categories: a description of the stage, what youth need to know during this time, what parents need to know about their kids, and tips for handling bumps in the road. This is a book youth leaders should go through, as well, and can be easily used for a parent seminar or training on the topics of purity, developmental stages and God’s call to be set apart. In fact, it would benefit each youth leader to get a copy of this book for every parent in their student ministry!
—Shawn Harrison

I have to admit that when I first saw this material was associated with True Love Waits, I was shocked. Having been in student ministry for 15 years and experiencing TLW 1.0 and 2.0, I didn’t realize it was still around. After reviewing the resource, I feel that it is a great tool for youth workers to pass on to families to promote and introduce abstinence, as well as a lifestyle of purity. The book is laid out in several purity markers that coincide with various life stages that are important to a child and how to handle/introduce purity within these stages. One thing I appreciate is that the book does not start at adolescence, but starts instead with infancy and works through all life stages. I think this is a must, especially in today’s society; this allows families to begin the discussions at a young age in an appropriate way, which will be beneficial when children reache an age where sexuality and purity become an issue. So, while I was misinformed about TLW, I think it still has a lot to offer the youth and families with whom we are working today. Get this book to pass on to your teens’ parents!
–Matt McKee

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