Men and women were designed to be together, to need each other. Marriage, a natural union of a man and a woman, is divinely ordained. It is the foundation of the family, which in turn stands as the foundation and most important building block of society.
As children grow old enough to shoulder the responsibilities of a family and come to love and honor someone of the opposite sex, it is natural and proper for them to marry – be joined together – and create their own family apart from their parents. Only then should they “become one flesh” by physically uniting in a sexual relationship.
God has intended that marriage and sex – in that order – exist as tremendous blessings to humanity. Their potential for good is boundless. However, the same desires that attract us to members of the opposite sex can post risks unless they are channeled exclusively toward a loving marriage relationship. The temptation to engage in sexual immorality can easily overpower our self-control resulting in adultery.
Adultery is the violation of the marriage covenant by willful participation in sexual activity with someone other than one’s spouse. No sexual relationship of any sort should occur outside marriage.
Sexual relationship within marriage is pleasurable and stable and something for us to enjoy. It is this capacity to convey appreciation, tenderness, devotion and love for our spouse. It can add immeasurably to our sense of well-being and contentment.
Immorality in any form is destructive. “Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body” (1 Corinthians 6:18). These warnings apply equally to men and women because “God shows no partiality”.
Consider the disastrous effects of the sexual revolution, sexually transmissible diseases (STDs), AIDS which take a frightening toll in lives. Broken homes are the main consequences of sexual immorality and shattered marriages resulting from sexual infidelity..
Divorce makes even deeper personal problems. Custody fights go on for years and children are affected. The home could not provide any warm, comfort and security that builds confidence and hope. Lack of hope contributes to the increase in the number of suicides and accidents.
Lust is the beginning of adultery and immorality. Our actions originate in our thoughts, in the desires that float through our minds. Make no mistake. Opportunities to sin will come. We must control our sensual desires by replacing them with an unselfish concern for others.
Faithfulness is the key to stability in marriage. This in turn will result in great companionship. We need someone special who an share our ups and downs, triumphs and failures. No one can fill this role like a mate who shares with us a deep love and commitment.
As children grow old enough to shoulder the responsibilities of a family and come to love and honor someone of the opposite sex, it is natural and proper for them to marry – be joined together – and create their own family apart from their parents. Only then should they “become one flesh” by physically uniting in a sexual relationship.
God has intended that marriage and sex – in that order – exist as tremendous blessings to humanity. Their potential for good is boundless. However, the same desires that attract us to members of the opposite sex can post risks unless they are channeled exclusively toward a loving marriage relationship. The temptation to engage in sexual immorality can easily overpower our self-control resulting in adultery.
Adultery is the violation of the marriage covenant by willful participation in sexual activity with someone other than one’s spouse. No sexual relationship of any sort should occur outside marriage.
Sexual relationship within marriage is pleasurable and stable and something for us to enjoy. It is this capacity to convey appreciation, tenderness, devotion and love for our spouse. It can add immeasurably to our sense of well-being and contentment.
Immorality in any form is destructive. “Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body” (1 Corinthians 6:18). These warnings apply equally to men and women because “God shows no partiality”.
Consider the disastrous effects of the sexual revolution, sexually transmissible diseases (STDs), AIDS which take a frightening toll in lives. Broken homes are the main consequences of sexual immorality and shattered marriages resulting from sexual infidelity..
Divorce makes even deeper personal problems. Custody fights go on for years and children are affected. The home could not provide any warm, comfort and security that builds confidence and hope. Lack of hope contributes to the increase in the number of suicides and accidents.
Lust is the beginning of adultery and immorality. Our actions originate in our thoughts, in the desires that float through our minds. Make no mistake. Opportunities to sin will come. We must control our sensual desires by replacing them with an unselfish concern for others.
Faithfulness is the key to stability in marriage. This in turn will result in great companionship. We need someone special who an share our ups and downs, triumphs and failures. No one can fill this role like a mate who shares with us a deep love and commitment.
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