“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. For God has not called us for impurity, but in holiness. Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you. 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Sex on my left. Sex on my right. Sex in front of me and behind. Sex through my eyes, and through my ears. Whichever way I look or hear, sex is shoved into my mind.
What was once sacred between two people is now irresponsibly available for anyone to enjoy. The life-long benefits of a committed two-person relationship are being destroyed. The victims include families, children, and society at large.
What God designed as an intimate, private matter between a married couple is now mass distributed via the airwaves. What God intended to bind two people together into one flesh has become an overindulged, cheapen commodity sold in the marketplace.
God created sex for the marriage bed (Heb.13:4). Humanity though, like most of God’s gifts from creation, has overly satiated their carnal desires into a destructive addiction. Rather than bath in the holiness of God, carnal nature tramples itself into a lustful state of passionate extreme. The result is a soul darken without joyous love and restful peace.
God wants what is best for humanity. He designed the human spirit for purpose and meaning. HE created life to be enjoyed. But humanity does not want to believe the Triune God. The carnal heart is spoiled with self-aggrandizement. Human nature wants to decide for themselves what is good and evil apart from God. The fruit identifies the health of a tree. And God’s design for sex when exercised within HIS boundaries leads to a healthy relationship between two people who are committed to a life-long marriage.
Your sexual habits are a strong indicator of your heart with God.
When the Acts 15 conference was settled, sexual immorality was one of the four foundations the Gentiles were to follow rather than the Jewish law. Those who practice sexual immorality are placing themselves outside of God’s sanctuary city (Rev. 22:14-15). They are excluded from inheriting God’s Kingdom (Eph 5:5). Rather than bath themselves in holiness, they saturate their carnal desire. Their soul lies empty. Rather than fill the hole with God’s Spirit, they seek out worldly gods to please them. The result only produces transient relationships. An artificial facade which quickly cracks and breaks. The pain is real. The soul again cries for help. But the heart is stubborn. Rather than change their perspective about God, they indulge themselves into another carnal passion. Sex makes them feel good for a few moments. But soon the emptiness grows. The soul again cries for godliness, but the pride fights the call for repentance.
Sex without lifelong commitment and faithfulness to one person is idolatry in God’s eye. God made a commitment to you. He wants the same in return. When we do, we experience life the way God intended one to live. When another god comes between you and HIM, we lose out of fully experiencing the love and joy HE provides. God created sex for procreation. He wants to resurrect humanity into a heavenly family. But HE also designed it for mutual pleasure between a husband and wife. Two people learning to love and care for one another while raising a family. Healthy families lead to healthy societies. When sex is used outside the marriage bed, it depletes and cheapens marriage. When marriage is destroyed, so is the family structure. All this leads to more turmoil and the unbinding of social structures. Eventually you have a world in chaos where transgressions grow and evil abounds. Not a pleasant place to live.
Flee sexual immorality are wise words ( 1 Corinthians 6:18). Both for yourself. The other person. And for society. Instead, let God’s Spirit fill you. Since we are HIS temple the church, let’s make holiness the aim. For holiness opens the door to experience the fruit of HIS Spirit and the righteousness of Jesus Christ. This is the life God created for us to enjoy. And with sex reserved within marriage, the life-long bond between two people with a Christ-centered focus makes life even more enriching!
Rooting For You in Christ!
Dr. Mike
Faith-Integrator, Encourager, Scribbler
“We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,” (Colossians 1:9)
Books By Dr. Mike:
- Power Up With Jesus – Aspirations Rooted in Jesus Christ!
- The Adventurous Journey of Transformation in Christ
- Overflowing Prayers Rooted in Jesus Christ v1 & v2
- Dancing With God: A Life-Giving Worldview
- Great Business Emulates a Good God
- Stay Free…Avoid Worldly Traps
- Simply The Messenger
- Unequally Married
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