Q1. Sexuality and Spiritual Life
#2 Guest_Tabatha_*
Posted 16 January 2007 - 12:40 PM
Q1. (Ephesians 5:2-3) Why does Paul warn so strongly against sexual sin? Is sexuality part of our spiritual life or can it be (should it be) partitioned from our spiritual life?
It is very clear in so many scriptures that these kind of people will not inherit the kingdom of God. As you can see in ( 1 Corinthians 6: 9-11 ) Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes nor homosexuals..... will inherit the kingdom of God. As it says in ( Eph. 1 ) Be imitators of God, therefore, as dearly loved children and live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.
Sexuality can be a part of our spiritual life and should be only in marriage between two people that have come together as one. As for should it be partitioned from our spiritual life? Yes when it is done outside of marriage and done only to satisfy the cravings of the flesh.
( Romans 13: 12-13 ) The night is nearly over, the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in orgies and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. ( 14 ) Rather, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the sinful nature.
The night refers to the present evil time . The day refers to the time of Christ's return . Some people are surprised that Paul lists dissension and jealousy with the gross and obvious sins of orgies, drunkenness, and sexual immorality. Like Jesus in His sermon on the Mount ( Matthew 5-7 ) Paul considers attitudes as important as actions. Just as hatered leads to murder, so jealously leads to strife and lust to sexual sin fornication, and adultery. When Christ returns He wants to find His people clean and pure on the inside as well as on the outside, He wants to have the fragrance of Himself coming from His Bride.
#3
Posted 22 January 2007 - 02:44 AM
The Apostle Paul strongly warned against sexual sin because clearly it is against God's order. It is breaking the commandment and moral laws set by God.
In his writings to the Corinthian church Paul said that it is a sin against the body.
"Now the body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body. And God hath both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid. What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh. But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit. Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body." 1 Corinthians 6:13b-18 (KJV)
And it is a sin against the temple of God. When we became Christians, born again, our body became the temple of God. Our body is not our own and the works done in the body, as a child of God must be works that bring glory to God. Sexual sin does not bring glory to God. It is a sin that God hates.
"What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 (KJV)
Is sexuality part of our spiritual life or can it be (should it be) partitioned from our spiritual life?
When one participates in sexual activities within the bonds of marriage, it can be a part of our spiritual life as it is a gift from God for the marriage, and as He instructed Adam and Eve it can be used for both pleasure and to populate the earth as you become fruitful and multiply.
#5
Posted 03 February 2007 - 09:20 AM
Those who engage in any kind of sexual sin will not enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Therefore we need to embrace sexual purity including in our thoughts and in modest clothing that is not suggestive. Modest clothing can still be very beautiful.
Our spiritual life is connected to everything we do. You can't separate the spiritual from its outworking in the physical any more than you can separate a man's politics from his religion. Each part of the personality works with each other part. Spiritual lilfe is a very practical thing for the Christian. God always preferred us to take care of widows and orphans than to give sacrifices, to love one another because that is tantamount to loving God. Therefore you cannot separate sexuality into another box from faith. Misuse of sexuality is abuse of the other person involved (even if it's pornography) and therefore is inconsistent with loving God. Love is not lust and lust is abuse. It seeks to use another person for its own benefit without thought for the other.
#6
Posted 03 February 2007 - 04:52 PM
Our relationship with God is along the same lines. What happens if I am unfaithful to my wife? What destruction does that cause? Will we ever be the "same" as a couple?
God has a love beyond understanding for us and is willing to forgive us as far as East is West. Our relationship with God cannot be 'destroyed' if we know Him to start with.
The destruction we cause each other through immorality and other sin does destroy.
The reason for Gods warning - through Paul is clearly stated in what I just wrote above.
Ken Haynes
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#7
Posted 04 February 2007 - 10:42 AM
Because it is the sin against one's own body the temple of God. When we give in to sexual sin we are hurting God's Spirit whom He sent to live in us.We were warned not to grieve the Holy Spirit of God and this is a form of that when we commit sexual sin.
I also think that is the hardest sin for man to have control over once we give into that sexual urge then it is much harder to resist the next time and seems to get worse as we get older instead of better.
God meant it to be a part of our spiritual lives but man has made it a sinful act by flaunting it in front of the world making it seem right. God meant it to be a fulfilling of His gift to fill the earth and man is using it as a fulfillment of his own lusts. We can make it a part of our spiritual lives by dedicating it to God and keeping it inside marriage the way God intended.
#9
Posted 04 February 2007 - 10:31 PM
Paul strongly warns us about sexual sins because we live in a time where we believe that exploting our bodies is what is required, what is to be done, we find it to be an exceptable behavior and we've been taught that God condones this behavior but as Paul warns us, God does not condone this type of act. Between a husband and a wife this is a important display of love and affection and it should not be taken beyond that point. Paul teaches us the correct way to display our sexuality and that should only be between a husband and his wife. The world teaches that sexuality is not a sin and that it is there for everyone.
#10
Posted 05 February 2007 - 01:47 AM
Sex within marriage is a part of our spiritual life as a husband and wife. Sex within marriage is a form of showing love to your husband or wife.
#11
Posted 05 February 2007 - 02:31 PM
Sexuality is a gift from God and when used as an expression of love for your spouse is a deeply spiritual experience. When procreation is an objective it is even more so.
#12
Posted 05 February 2007 - 02:59 PM
Is sexuality part of our spiritual life or can it be (should it be) partitioned from our spiritual life?
Yes it is a part of our spiritual life, it is a gift from God and should be shared only by a married man and woman.
#13
Posted 05 February 2007 - 08:41 PM
Sexuality is and should be part of our spiritual life. Acts of sexual immorality erode our holiness and render us unfit for God's Kingdom. Thus we should pray daily for God to deliver us from sexual temptation that will lead us to sin and thus make us unholy.
#14
Posted 06 February 2007 - 03:27 AM
Sexuality is a very important part of our life, but we have to be committed to saving sex for marriage from an early age. Sexuality in marriage was given to us as a gift & highlighter in marriage, not to be cheaply used to satisfy one's desire or to try to buy love.
#15
Posted 06 February 2007 - 03:32 PM
Sin is sin...all sin is against God. But sexual sin in not only against God, but against one's own body. Having sex before or outside of marriage is becoming a common problem now days. Many don't see it as a sin because so many are doing it...but eventually it will catch up with you. A time will come when you wish you had saved yourself, or been true to your spouse...and as most sins, fornication cannot be un-done! You can't make restitution and often times you can't even apologize to the other person.
Sexual sin, as all sin, is a part of our spiritual life...as well as our own personal integrity. Besides cheapening our life, it leads us down the road to commit different sins.
#16
Posted 06 February 2007 - 09:24 PM
It can be an addiction and when that happens you are putting that in front of God [idolatry].
And as right through the Scriptures it tells us that anyone who does all these things will not inherit the kingdom of God.
I beleive it is a part of our spiritual life, it is a gift from God and like any gift it is not to be abused.
#17
Posted 07 February 2007 - 12:53 AM
#18
Posted 08 February 2007 - 06:52 PM
#19
Posted 08 February 2007 - 07:24 PM
As folks who are set aside for His Glory, our actions should reflect our faith. Jesus said it best: “Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.”
Is sexuality part of our spiritual life or can it be (should it be) partitioned from our spiritual life? Wow what a question Pastor Ralph! We are to be a beacon of truth. Sexuality is who we are not what we are to become. We were created in His image. We must look at all people in this same light and treat them as such. We must accept people for who they are and what they are is a body and a character, modeled after God Himself, created in His image. It is not up to us to change anyone from what or who they are. That’s messing with God’s domain and the Holy Spirit’s power and job. We are to be imitators of God and our reflection, our mirror image should be of Jesus Christ and how He has set the example. We are to take up our cross daily… and follow Him…
Footsteps walking with me.
Footsteps I cannot see.
But every move I make and every step I take.
I know He’s their with me.
They walk with me all the way.
Beside me day by day.
Through good and bad,
through happy and sad
His footsteps won’t go away.
I’ll never walk in life alone.
They’ll always be someone there.
I know He won’t let me down,
He’s with me every where.
The special things in life I’ve done,
Have been through Him and His love,
I’ve been blessed in so many ways,
Thanks to The Lord above.
I know that my life’s been planned,
by The One who’s guiding me.
When I’m led by The Hand,
of Someone I can’t see.
I’m not always sure where to go,
That’s when I follow His lead.
I know that the pathway that He shows,
Will help me to succeed.
Footsteps walking with me.
Footsteps I cannot see.
But every move I make and every step I take.
I know He’s their with me.
They walk with me all the way.
Beside me day by day.
Through good and bad,
through happy and sad;
By my side He will stay.
#20
Posted 15 February 2007 - 12:45 AM
Sexuality is for mariage only, we are to save ourself for the mate that God has plan for us. Sexuality is part of our spiritual life when you are marry.

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