Sexual Purity
Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but the sexually immoral person sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body. 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 ESV
Sex is a wonderful gift from God, but like many of God’s gifts, Satan tries to pervert it. God has set a limit on the expression of this gift–no sexual intercourse outside of the marriage relationship. Satan tempts us to seek sexual fulfillment before marriage or with someone other than our spouse. But God says, for your greatest joy and fulfillment, wait until you are married and don’t violate your marriage vows. Sex intimacy is to be with one partner for one life!
Sexual sin can be in our minds in the form of lust as well as the physical act. We are commanded to flee from sexual immorality. When the imagination does battle with the will our imagination is always the winner. We must run from sexual temptation–avoid it!
- Lust is sexual immorality of the mind. What do the following passages say about lust? — Matthew 5:27-30; 1 John 2:15-17
- Sexual purity is God’s design for His followers. What is stated in the following passages about living a sexually pure life? — Ephesians 5:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Question to ponder: What can you do to flee from sexual immorality in your life and leadership?
Passages for further reflection: Galatians 5:16-21; Colossians 3:5
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