Pastor Ralph Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickledilly Posted March 29, 2014 Report Share Posted March 29, 2014 His counsel is quite simple. Sexual union was created only for the marriage relationship. Unmarried partners and engaged couples are exhorted to exercise the self-control of restraint. If they struggle with this and are not called to celibacy as a way of life, then they should get married. Marriage is a good thing, also a gift from God. Paul was saying, that in terms of devoting one’s life to serving Christ and His kingdom, celibacy is even better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvoryEagle Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? THE WORD "ENGAGED" IS NOT USED. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. NO MARRIAGE--NO SEX What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? THEY OPEN THEMSELVES UP TO SATAN AND OTHER ISSUES THAT COME WITH THE PRIVILEGE OF SEX... NOTE: "Celibacy just isn't practical for most people. God created us as sexual beings, with a strong sex drive that is likely to find expression in immorality, if it can't be fulfilled in marriage. Paul isn't trying to excuse immorality. He's just realistic about the fact that the natural sex drive will seek expression. Marriage is the arena for this, not prostitution."~~by Dr. Ralph F. Wilson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
van Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 Paul teach that it is best that they marry and not sin if they can't contain themselves. Paul states that if a engaged couple is burning with desire for each other, it is best they marry than to commit immortality. Some people have strong sex drives and can't control themselves that's just how some people are wired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerbrand van Schalkwyk Posted April 6, 2014 Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? That if they can't control themselves they must get married. I fully agree. This story of people being engaged for years is causing people to stumble and opening themselves to sexual sin. If God told you this is the one- get married. ASAP. Don't open yourself to temptation. What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? Get married!!! Honor one another. Especially men should honor their girlfriends and not dishonour her!!! True love has respect and selfcontrol as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinstonY Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? Paul suggests that sex between couples who are engaged but not married that it is better that they marry rather than burn in sexual fire and desire. Paul indicates that it is better to be like him and live without a partner for it creates less stress in one's life. . However do not burn in desire! What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? Get married, there was no birth control accept abstinence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sank T Monius Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37 Q) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? A) "I say therefore to the unmarried and widows, it is good for them if they abide even as I. But if they cannot contain, let them marry: for it is better to marry than to burn." (1 Corinthians 7:8-9) # Q) What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? A) If a person struggles with constant sexual desire, of course, marriage is best. Some people are just wired that way. Paul is quite practical here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? Paul advises engaged couples that if they cannot control themselves it is best that they should get married soon. The Christian couple cannot live a happy life, much less serve the Lord, if they are continually burning with sexual desire. As Paul states it is better to marry than to burn, that is succumb to temptation. He warns that this passionate burning can very easily result in the couple falling into sin. I would think that in our world today with its low standard of morals it is difficult not to give in to temptation. For this reason they should not prolong the engagement. However, in 7:37 Paul does say that if a person is determined to serve the Lord without any distractions, and if there is sufficient self-control there is no necessity for getting married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? Lacking self control they should marry, rather than be distracted by passion. What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? A SHORT engagement! To remain virgins until after marriage, or if there is sufficient self control, one may remain single, as Paul chose to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkerslope Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? If a couple have their bodies under self control, they should not be married, but if they cannot control their own passions, they should be married as soon as possible. What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? Get married, as it is better to get married than to burn with passion and sin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisbarak Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Couples who are not married yet should be in control of their bodies until they are married. Single persons should look to get married if they have a hard time of controlling themselves. If these single persons are strong and wish to remain single-they're blessed in that choice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delivered Posted April 9, 2014 Report Share Posted April 9, 2014 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? Paul's advice to these couples that are engaged to be married is to abstain from having intercourse until they are man and wife; intercourse is where we get the meaning of "BECOMING ONE". What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? It is better to be married than to keep burning with sexual desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion of Grace Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 1 Corinthians 7:9 To the unmarried or widows: If they can not control themselves (sexually) they should marry, for that is better than to burn with passion. 1 Corinthians 7:37 A man who has control over his own will (sexual passion) does the right thing if he decides not to marry. If anyone is engaged and acting improperly sexually towards the person they are engaged to-they should marry. The one who marries does right, but the one who does not marry does even better because a married man/woman is concerned about the affairs of the world and concerns for the family with their interests divided while an unmarried man/woman is concerned only with the Lord's affairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouse2014 Posted April 12, 2014 Report Share Posted April 12, 2014 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? An engaged couple should refrain themselves from premarital sex, however to answer the question concerning verse 36 and 37, it appears that if the engaged couple have sex before marriage because they can not restrain themselves, then they should get married in order to prevent reproach of the female. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Jim Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? Paul tells them to marry rather than burn with passion. But if they can control themselves, Paul feels they're better not to marry. This whole section is, by Paul's own admission, his own views. But later in the letter he does say that as one who is in the will of God, he would like people to follow his advice. What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? Hurry up and get married! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? Sex between couples who are not married is a sin; so if the couple cannot control themselves, they should marry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Beenleigh Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? Verse nine clearly states that if they are not able to maintain self control they are to marry. In verse thirtyseven , if the man is convinced that he can control his desires it would be better to stay single. What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? " Better to marry than burn with passion" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Paul is teaching that sex is for the married and to be practiced within the confines of marriage. If an unmarried couple engaged to be married cannot control their sexual desires they should get married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondservantmccue Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 I always like to look at the time of history pertaining to the question and then see how it lines up with the answer a man of God gave for it thousands of years ago. The Bible is up to date always. Paul the CORINTHIANS that if you cannot control them hormones, then it is best you get married. DON'T get caught in adultery when the catching away of the OVERCOMERS take place. Sexual Imorality has been the downfall of man, every time then sudden destruction will come. In two Christian people who are living a life full of God, they will set a date to get married and stay true to that between each other to be faithful and remain virgins, until marriage, but if they can't, you better find a preacher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted April 29, 2014 Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Verses 9 and 37 teach that there should be no sex between couples who are engaged but not married. If they can’t control themselves they should get married. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dixonle Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? Paul prohibits sex between unmarried people due to the burning passions being uncontrolled is wrong and therefore it is better to be married where there is freedom of expression and control is not the issue as it is outside of marriage. This would include both singles as well as engaged couples. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blezed Posted July 10, 2014 Report Share Posted July 10, 2014 What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? 1. Paul is teaching that if they cannot control themselves, they should marry. What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? 2. It is better to marry than to burn with passion. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanG Posted June 2, 2015 Report Share Posted June 2, 2015 Paul is teaching that those that burn with a sexual desire should be married. They should have a healthy relationship with their spouse. maybe a young couple needs to speed up the engagement and also plan on an earlier wedding date so that they do not sin. Celibacy is not for everyone. But it needs to be practiced outside of a marriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irmela Posted May 21, 2022 Report Share Posted May 21, 2022 Q2. (1 Corinthians 7: 9 and 37) What do verses 9 and 37 teach about sex between couples who are engaged but not married? What counsel does Paul give to engaged couples who do not control themselves sexually? Sex outside of marriage is sin. Paul's advice is to get married if you cannot control your sex-drive, period. (no two ways about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissi Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Western cultures, today, delay marriage for many years as younger people pursue degrees, establish a career, etc. This makes it difficult for younger people to be celibate. I'm not sure these people are mature enough for marriage, however, so Paul's admonition to marry rather than burn is worrisome. Sex should NOT be permitted outside of marriage, of course, but one takes a huge risk if he/she marries just because passions are difficult to control. Perhaps the solution is more self-control. Divorce is devastating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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