I. Your body is not your’s but the Lord v. 13b-14, 19b-20

II. You have been joined to the Lord v. 15a, 19

IV. You are one with who you unite with v. 16a, 17

SERMON TAKE HOME PRINCIPLE:Sex is not casual, but spiritual because it affects with our connection with our Savior.

III. Sexual immorality is sin against the Lord and yourself v.15b, 18

REFLECTION QUESTIONS:

1. When have I excused my sexual immorality in the name of Christian “freedom” (6:12)? What specific justification did I use to appease my conscience? If (when) I was caught, how did I explain my actions to others? Why do I have to get caught before I confess? Is there a root issue that keeps me from being honest with others? How can I address this?

2. What is involved in the “one flesh” relationship (6:15)? Is it biblically possible to have casual sex, inconsequential sex, or recreational sex? Why or why not? In The Screwtape Letters, C. S. Lewis says, “The truth is that wherever a man lies with a woman, there, whether they like it or not, a transcendental relation is set up between them which must be eternally enjoyed or eternally endured.” Do you agree with this quote? Why or why not? What are the various consequences of being sexually immoral?

3. How does my sexual sin hurt God’s heart? Do I frequently reflect on this reality? Has it made any noticeable difference in my thoughts, words, and actions? Carefully read Psalm 32and 51 where David confesses his sin after committing both adultery and murder.

4. How can I “flee sexual immorality” in a sex-crazed society (6:18)? Do I really believe this is possible? Am I still engaging in the fight or have I given in? Read Romans 13:14; 1 Peter 2:12-13; and 1 John 2:15-17. Who will I seek out to hold me accountable? Will I tell this person the truth about my sin?

5. How do I view my body (6:19-20)? Is my view biblically accurate? How do I need to revise my view of my body? In what ways do I feel motivated to honor God with my body, knowing that I am His temple and that He owns me?