God's View on Sex (Part 2 of 3)

 I heard from a few of you yesterday and all I can say is "God be the glory"...  Strap in and let's continue on this journey into the bible.

"WHY DID GOD INCLUDE SO MANY LAWS ABOUT SEXUAL SINS"?

(Deut.22:13-30)   Laws on Morality were given to God's chosen people and also for us today. Instructions about sexual behavior would have been essential for three million people on a 40 - year camping trip. But they would by equally important when they entered the Promised land and settled down as a nation. In the book of Colossians chapter 3:5-8, Paul recognizes the importance of having carved in stone rules about sex for believers because sexual sins have the power to disrupt and destroy the church. Are you strapped in? Sins involving sex are not innocent dabbling in forbidden pleasures, as is so often portrayed, but powerful destroyers of relationships. They confuse and tear down the characteristics of respect, trust, and credibility so essential for solid marriages and secure children. Brothers it's time for us to stop being selfish, when we cheat on our spouse, in whatever form it maybe self gratitude can open the door to the pit. Before I inadvertently forget to list Colossians 3:5-8 "Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. (6) For it is because of these things that the wrath of God will come upon the sons of disobedience, (7) and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. (8) But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth".

"HOW TO COMBAT TEMPTATION"

(Judges 16:15)  We've all read about Sampson and Delilah and more important how Delilah deceived Sampson as the serpent in the garden deceived Eve. The serpent was described as more crafty than any beast in the field. Now, Delilah thought that she was more clever than others. Men how do we keep our desire for love and sexual pleasure from deceiving us?  (1) We must decide ahead of time what kind of woman we will entertain as our possible mate for life. My son is in his early thirties and he is still single and walking with the Lord. Everyday I'm praying for the Godly woman, that our Lord is preparing for my son. Determine whether a person's character and faith in God are as desirable as his or her physical appearance. (2) Men, most of the time that we spend with our wives will not involve sex, our companion's personality, temperament, and our duty to solve problems must be as gratifying as that special thing that makes your wife melt, or your or her kisses. (3) Men be patient... Remember that we are searching for your life long partner. It's OK to take a second or even a third look. Often will reveal what is under the surface. I'm not referring to what she looks like when the makeup is off but what she's like when it's just you and her.

"WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT MARRIAGE"                             

(Genesis 2:18-24) Marriage is God's idea - (Genesis 24:58-60) Commitment is essential to a Successful Marriage - (Song 4:9-10) Romance is important - (Jeremiah 33:10-11) Marriage holds times of great joy - (Malachi 2:14-15) Marriage creates the best environment for raising children - (Matthew 5:32) Unfaithfulness breaks the bond of trust, the foundation of all relationships - (Matthew 19:6) Marriage is permanent - (Romans 7:2-3) Ideally, only death should dissolve marriage - (Ephesians 5:21-33) Marriage is based on the principled practice of love, not on feelings - (Ephesians 5:23,32) Marriage is a living symbol of Christ and the church - (Hebrews 13:4) Marriage is good and honorable.

"RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PRIDE AND SEXUAL IMMORALITY"     

Men no matter how you look at another woman who is in sexual sin. An adulteress is a seductive woman or a prostitute. Two of the most difficult sins to resist are Pride and Sexual Immorality. Both are alluring. Pride says, "I Deserve It" ;  Sexual Desire says, "I Need It" ;   In combination, their appeal is deadly. In fact, says Solomon, only by relying on God's strength can we overcome them. Pride appeals to the empty head; Sexual enticement to the empty heart. Always remember by looking to God, we can fill our heads with Wisdom and our Hearts with his Love. Don't be fooled - remember what God says about who you are and what you were meant to be. Ask Him for Strength to Resist these Temptations.

OK men that's enough for now, it looks like there will be a Part 3.  Lord Willing I'll see ya soon.