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Living Free From Sexual Sin

Saturday September 9, 2023

In Proverbs chapter 5 we read words of warning to young men about avoiding people and places where they might be led into sexual sin.  These are warnings not just for young men but also for all of us. 

You will lose your self-respect and end up in debt to some cruel person for the rest of your life.  When it’s all over, your body will waste away, as you groan and shout, “I hated advice and correction! I paid no attention to my teachers, and now I am disgraced in front of everyone.”  (Proverbs 5:9, 11-14 CEV) 

The effects of dishonouring our bodies for short term pleasure include losing our self-respect and living in shame.  The emotional toll on us is like being in debt to a cruel person for the rest of our life.  There are far too many reports of the impact of sexually transmitted diseases not just on the individual themselves but also further transmission to their partners and even their children.  A huge price is paid in our relationships when we live immoral lives.

This, however, is not the message we receive from the media and elsewhere in our society.  “Practice safe sex” is what we hear most.  In God’s eyes there is no casual sex that is safe.  In our highly sexualized society, these are challenging words to hear and heed but nevertheless it is God’s holy and life-giving standard. 

Sinners are trapped and caught by their own evil deeds. They get lost and die because of their foolishness and lack of self-control. (Proverbs 5:22-23 CEV)

We would be wise each day to follow God's instructions and live within the boundaries God shows us to be healthy and life giving.  If we do not heed what God says, we risk becoming trapped by our own foolishness and lack of self-control. 

God wants us to have a rich and satisfying life.  The evil one seeks to harm and destroy us as effectively as he can.  Living free from sexual sin is a wonderful way to enter the life of dignity, respect, and blessing that God has prepared for us.

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, You created me, including my sex drive.  Help me to honour You with my body and honour those with whom I have a relationship in this important area of self-control.  Amen

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