THE SANCTITY OF SEX
Reframe: Embracing a Biblical Worldview
SEX FACTS
Sex was created by God.
Sex is holy, pure, and sacred.
Sex is only for marriage.
God’s Purpose in Creating Sex
“That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his wife, and they become one flesh. Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame.” Genesis 2:24-25 (NIV)
For PLEASURE between a husband and a wife.
For Spiritual and Emotional BONDING between husband and wife.
For PRO-CREATION
“Be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth.” Genesis 1:28
“You must obey all my regulations and be careful to obey my decrees, for I am the LORD your God. 5 If you obey my decrees and my regulations, you will find life through them. I am the LORD.” Leviticus 18:4-5 (NLT)
“Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.” Hebrews 13:4
“God wants you to be pure and to keep clear of all sexual sin … For God has not called us to be dirty-minded and full of lust but to be holy and clean.” 1 Thessalonians 4:3; 7 (TLB)
HOW TO STAY PURE IN A SEX-SATURATED WORLD
1. MAKE COMMITMENT TO GOD’S STANDARD,
“How can [anyone] keep his way pure? By living according to Your Word.” Proverbs 119:9 (ESV; NIV)
God’s Standard:
2. MANAGE YOUR MIND
“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.” Proverbs 4:23 (GNT)
“I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar…” Psalm 101:3 (NLT)
“Turn your back on [lustful thoughts] and give your positive attention to goodness, integrity, love, and peace…” 2 Timothy 2:22 (PHILLIPS)
3. MINIMIZE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR SEXUAL MISCONDUCT
“Be careful. If you’re thinking, Oh, I’d never behave like that — -let this be a warning to you. For you too may fall into sin.”
1 Corinthians 10:12 (TLB)
“… Bad companions ruin good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 (GNT)
“But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality…” Ephesians 5:3 (NIV)
4. MAGNIFY THE CONSEQUENCES
“[Anyone] who commits adultery doesn’t have any sense. He is just destroying himself.” Proverbs 6:32 (GNT)
“[Immorality] may cost you your life.” Proverbs 6:26 (NCV)
“God will judge the… sexually immoral.” Hebrews 13:4a (NIV)
THE PATH BACK TO PURITY
REPENT — Psalm 51:1-10
RECEIVE FORGIVENESS — Psalm 32:1-5
REFOCUS & REPLACE — Romans 13:13-14
REQUEST HELP DAILY FROM GOD — 1 Corinthians 10:13
“Remember that the temptations that come into your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful… When you are tempted, He will show you a way out so that you will not give in to it.” 1 Corinthians 10:13