What Jesus Said About Marriage, Purity and SexualitySýnishorn
What Did Jesus Say About Marriage and Purity?
1. The sanctity of marriage: Jesus upheld the sanctity of marriage, viewing it as a lifelong relationship between a man and a woman. He opposed divorce. Many pursue divorce for selfish reasons. References: Matthew 19:4 & 9; Mark 10:11-12.
2. Adultery can be beyond the act of physical adultery. He taught that even looking at another person lustfully is equivalent to committing adultery in one's heart. References: Matthew 5:28-30.
3. Purity of heart: For Jesus, purity was not just about external behavior but also an inward state of the heart. True purity comes from a heart aligned with God's will. References: Matthew 5:8; Mark 7:21-23.
4. Celibacy for the Kingdom: Jesus recognized that some might choose celibacy for the sake of God's Kingdom. Such a decision is commendable but not mandated for everyone. Reference: Matthew 19:12.
5. Marriage and the resurrection: Jesus taught that in the resurrection, people will neither marry nor be given in marriage, suggesting a different kind of relationship in the afterlife. References: Matthew 22:30.
Question: Are you living in purity? Are there any areas in your life where it is best that nobody knows about it? Deal with it.
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Marriage is one of the pillars of society and a holy covenant before God and between people. Today, people seldom honor marriage according to God's standards.
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