A U-Turn From Sexual SinSample

Our desire for sexual intimacy is rooted in our spiritual connection to God’s covenant. Initially, sexual relations serve as a way to inaugurate and set in motion the marriage covenant, which is sealed and confirmed by the first marital sexual encounter.

Our culture has taken something that was given to us as an enjoyable gift for marriage and has removed its covenant aspect. When the purpose of the activity is removed, the activity itself becomes meaningless and without boundaries.

In a fireplace, a fire is a beautiful thing. It warms the room. But when the sparks fly and are allowed to go anywhere and everywhere, they will burn down the entire house. God created a fireplace for sex, and He called it marriage. But we have allowed the sparks of sex to go outside of the fireplace. As a result, we are experiencing a destructive burning in our lives and relationships.

Scripture addresses a whole plethora of sexual deviations in Leviticus 18. This chapter covers areas such as fornication, adultery, homosexuality, incest, bestiality, and more. It goes over all the ways in which humanity has lost sight of God’s intent and design in sexual relations. The entirety of Proverbs 5 warns against adultery, outlining the damage that it does. In Job 31:9-12, we read about the realm of destruction sexual immorality brings to oneself and others. And Paul says in 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 that the proof that we are growing spiritually is when we are controlling sexual desire and it is no longer controlling us. 

You know how much you are progressing spiritually by how well you are able to manage your sexual desires. So, make it a priority to be obedient to God in this area of your life.

Are there areas of sexual morality where you struggle? Are you ready to give these over to God and practice obedience to His Word?