Pastor Ralph Posted September 4, 2006 Report Share Posted September 4, 2006 Q46. (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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tabatha Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 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 **** 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioned Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Q1. (Ephesians 5:2-3) Why does Paul warn so strongly against sexual sin? 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cct1106 Posted January 25, 2007 Report Share Posted January 25, 2007 Sinful sexual misconduct is fornication and anyone who fornicates can not and will not inherit God's Kingdom. Sexuality is appropriate only for husband and wife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helenmm Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 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? 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 ***********) and therefore is inconsistent with loving God. Love is not **** and **** is abuse. It seeks to use another person for its own benefit without thought for the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken7 Posted February 3, 2007 Report Share Posted February 3, 2007 When my wife and I were joined in marriage, what occurred was more than a ceremony and a certificate. Beyond our deep love for each other we have joined spiritually over time. We 'know' each other. We are in tune I guess is the correct word to describe us spiritually. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 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? 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masika Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 Sexual sin bad in that it drains our energies and turns our heart away from God. God's way for sexual was made for men and women to have intimancy- within commitment to lifelong fideeliy - outside God's will is dangerous and futile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa Rupert Posted February 4, 2007 Report Share Posted February 4, 2007 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? 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJB123 Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Paul warned strongly against sexual sin because sex (outside of marriage) is fornication and those that practice sex outside of marriage will not inherit the Kingdom of God. People must guard themselves in this area and not give in to fleshly things. They must practice self discipline. Unmarried Christians must be very careful not to fall prey to sex before marriage. Those that are married must be careful not to fall into the sin of ****. ******* will only cause you to fall into sexual sin. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustJeff Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Sex can be addictive and in turn, become an idol. Since your own body is the instrument, that too is the idol. Paul understood this, based upon the paganism of his time and the idols that were worshipped and issued his warning to the church. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiqstart Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Q1. (Ephesians 5:2-3) Why does Paul warn so strongly against sexual sin? Because it was to be reserved for a man and a woman who were married and anything else would be considered a sin, todays society is using sex as a selling tool and it is causing younger children to have sex and sex crimes to be on the rise. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Paul warns so strongly about sexual immoraility because it has been and continue be one of the greatest temptation between man and woman. It is a particular sin that has caused giants in the Lord to fall such as King David in the old Testament and even great leader who are Christians in our days. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charisbarak Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 Paul warns against sexual sins because they break the sanctification Christ is leading us to. As our society becomes more & more accepting of sexual sins & perverseness it becomes harder & harder to keep your life pure. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnely Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 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? 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCHRIS Posted February 6, 2007 Report Share Posted February 6, 2007 As Pastor Ralph mentioned in his notes that sexual immorality was rampant in Pauls time just as it is rampant in our time. Here, in this time, it seems we are supposed to be more tolerant to all these sexual perversions because 'everyone is doing it' or 'coming out of the closet' with their sexual preferences. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
June Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 Sexual sin causes us to be separated from the Father and our great inheritance. We are to imitate Jesus Christ. Our attitude should be that of Christ. Keep all sexuality in check so we can be sanctified by God and learn to control our own bodies in a holy and honorable way. God did not call us to be impure and to live loosely. We need to keep high standards for ourselves and our church. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helen Williams Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 God desire is that we are all saved. This was His puprose for coming. It is up to us to accept Him or not. God wants us to be holy because He is holy. Our sexual sins will keep us out of the kingdom of God. This is a serious matter. Sexuality is a part of our spiritual life but according to the word of God. The point being stressed in the passage is sexual SINS. We are to be in control of our flesh in a holy and honorable way. We can not have the mentality of the world. It has gotten that any kind of behavior is apporiate. all our action and choice have consequences whether they are good or bad. Let us be obedient to the Word of God. AMEN AND PRAISE GOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eudora Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Q1. (Ephesians 5:2-3) Why does Paul warn so strongly against sexual sin? As folks who are set aside for His Glory, our actions should reflect our faith. Jesus said it best: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sis. dee Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 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? 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minchar Posted February 21, 2007 Report Share Posted February 21, 2007 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? He warns so strongly against sexual sin because it was such a great temptation back then and still is today. He tells them that they shall not inherit the Kingdom of God through immoral sexuality. I do believe that sexuality is a part of our spiritual life but it can and should be partitioned from our spiritual life. As long as we walk in the spirit according to the word of God then we will not fulfil the **** of the flesh. We must walk in the spirit which means that we must crucify our fleshly desires which brings on immoral or impure sexual desires or way of life. We are to adhere to the Word of God (feed our spirit man) so that we won't fall into temptation's trap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sahala p.s. Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 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? Paul warns so strongly against sexual sin, because sexual sin will give negative impact in spiritual lives and relationship with God to those who do it, and God will punish them even not let them inherit the kingdom of God. Sexuality is part our spiritual life, cannot be partitioned from our spiritual life, because through it God has been executing his plans for human beings in the earth. God is preparing a number of His people. From the beginning, God gave a command to Adam and Eve: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewell Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 He warns strongly about sexual sin because it can keep us from heaven, from eternity with Jesus. Sexuality is part of us as God created us, and as such is part of our spiritual life. Our sexuality is more than just gender or sex - it is the part of us that is shared only with a spouse. It is the deepest and most caring part of the union between two people joined together before God and cannot be separated from our spiritual life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOnLine Posted May 18, 2007 Report Share Posted May 18, 2007 Q1. (Ephesians 5:2-3) Why does Paul warn so strongly against sexual sin? Because of the strong temptation we have. When we engage in sex before marriage, it can become an idol. Is sexuality part of our spiritual life or can it be (should it be) partitioned from our spiritual life? Yes it should be part of our spiritual life but only in a marriage between a man and woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meandean Posted July 14, 2007 Report Share Posted July 14, 2007 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? there are 3 sexual sins in the bible that i know of, which are adultery, fornication and sexual immorality. it is obvious that sex can control a person whether in deed or thought. ephesus must have been swimming in sexual behavior that paul had to address it so abruptly. sexual sin affects the heart and its ability to love, much like pride fills the empty head, sexual immorality fills the empty heart.(2)as long as you are in christ and he in you, god will make all things permissible to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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