Beadie Posted November 15, 2007 Report Share Posted November 15, 2007 Paul warns so strongly against sexual sin simply because it is so tempting and can cause us to be led astray so easily. This is especially true in today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickledilly Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 Sexual intimacy joins two as one [Genesis 2:24; 1 Corinthians 6:16]. 1 Corinthians 6:18 reveals that sexual immorality is especially grievous because it is an inner union with sin like no other. It affects the natural human body and the inner spirit. To unite yourself with sin in such a manner dishonors, debases, and destroys - in a unique and particularly vile way that violates the holiness of God and purity of the Bride of Christ. Sexual intimacy is a gift designed by God to exclusively unite a man and woman who commit their lives to each other in holy matrimony. We were certainly created and equipped to be sexual creatures, but are called to express sexuality in a righteous and holy way. I believe it is meant to picture the complete, joyous, and satisfying spiritual union we will experience when we, the Bride, are joined together with Christ, our glorious Bridegroom. It is no shock to realize that our Enemy satan would stir up such intense passions and bombard us with such a flood of temptations in an effort to steal, kill, and destroy this beautiful gift. He wants to take all he can from Christ. Paul knew we needed to be strongly warned to guard ourselves and our purity - for Christ's glory, for our benefit on earth and for our joy in eternity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edler Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 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? too me means here to imitate God as children do their parents imitate his acts. words,nature, ways,graces, and spirit. indecency sugar-coated in mirth to make it more corrupting,course jesting obscene and offensive conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted August 30, 2009 Report Share Posted August 30, 2009 Q1. (Ephesians 5:2-3) Why does Paul warn so strongly against sexual sin? Sexual sin violates the temple of the Holy spirit, which is to be kept pure. When sex outside of marriage occurs, we become one with the other individual. We leave a portion of ourselves with each sexual partner, resulting in a "soul tie" to that person. So we are not only violating God's Word, we are sinning against our own body as well as the other individual. Emotional wounding may be the result, and years of agony over disease, unwanted pregnancy, rejection and so on. God is always warning us against such things because He loves us, not to deprive us of pleasure. Is sexuality part of our spiritual life or can it be (should it be) partitioned from our spiritual life? It is a part of who we are as God's creation, and is not separate from our spiritual life. In fact it is a very intimate part of our spirituality. Jesus describes His relationship with us as His Bride, and though that relationship is not sexual, the deep intimacy of marriage is used to describe our relationship with Him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 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? Sexual sin is often closely associated with idolatry, and we see that even those who had turned to Christ had not thoroughly shaken off this sin (1Cor 5:1-13). Paul warns against impurity and uncleanness in deeds. But he also condemns it in words, thoughts, intents of the heart, desires, and passions. Sexuality is part of our spiritual life Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLL Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 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? I think cause it takes our focus away from God and puts our focus and thought pattern in the ways of the world. In a way our sexuality makes us distinct and unique and that is how we learn about Gods greatness so I would say it should be one and the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 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 those who engaged themselves in such immoral acts will not inherit the Kingdom of God. Sexuality can be part of our spiritual life. It should be partitioned from our spiritual life when it is done outside the walls of married life and for the only purpose it is meant for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jubilee Posted July 19, 2011 Report Share Posted July 19, 2011 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 those who engaged themselves in such immoral acts will not inherit the Kingdom of God. Sexuality can be part of our spiritual life. It should be partioned from our spiritual life when it is done outside the walls of married life and for the only purpose it is meant for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted August 13, 2012 Report Share Posted August 13, 2012 I think that the reason that Paul warned so strongly against sexual sin is that it was so prevalent in that day. From what I understand even more then it is today. It is something that can draw us away from worshiping God. I am not too sure what it means about it being part of our spiritual life. I thought that everything was part of my spiritual life. So I don’t know how that could be partitioned off. The bible says that we shouldn’t withhold sex from each other in marriage so I think it is part of our spiritual life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lighthouse2014 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 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 strongly against sexual sin because it is immoral, it will make us impure, unable to enter into heaven. We are to live a life Holy, Honorable and except able in the eyes of the Lord. Our current society splashes sexual orientated things before us all the time. Television commercials, movies, and bill boards all depict individuals almost nude or in a provocative situation. Society tells us that sex is OK and we should even try to emulate it in our dress and life style. This is not what God wishes us to imitate, but rather to present ourselves as representatives of our God. Sexuality is not part of our spiritual life, but is a God given desire for our fleshly desire to reproduce, not for a selfish vivacious drive that pleases and infatuates the flesh. God wishes us to worship and praise in the spirit as He is. Sex should be separated from our spiritual life. Â Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoanG Posted May 25, 2015 Report Share Posted May 25, 2015 I feel that sexual sin is more dangerous because it is a sin that can cause pain to many people because of one single act. It takes two people to commit these sins. The other partner in unfaithful spouses is hurt. The children can be hurt because of the problems within the family. And there can also be two families that are hurt in all of this. Â I feel that sexuality and spirituality can go hand in hand in the proper relationship. A husband and wife can grow in spirituality when they have a healthy sex life. This is the ultimate form of love that can spread to all their activities in and outside of the marriage. They will have a more positive and loving way to deal with others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen11 Posted December 2, 2017 Report Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 9/4/2006 at 9:01 AM, Pastor Ralph said: 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 we will not enter the Kingdom of God. Yes, it is part of our spiritual life, because God created us to share our sexuality between a men and a women in marriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 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? Paul warns strongly against sexual sin because he knows the power these sins have to disrupt and destroy the church. They are powerful destroyers of relationships; they confuse and tear down the climate of respect, trust, and credibility that is so essential for marriages and secure children. The warning that he gives, that we should abstain from sexual immorality, is needed today as much as in the first century of the church. The specific sin against which Paul warns is unlawful sexual activity, and in this section is probably the same as adultery. We might think that nobody gets hurt when we break God’s laws against sexual sin, but the truth is that somebody always gets hurt. In the case of adultery, spouses are devastated and children are scarred. God's laws are not arbitrary. We should consider ourselves dead and unresponsive to sexual immorality, impurity, ****, and evil desires. The warning in these verses is not against sex, but against sexual perversion. Sexual sin and perversion will drain our energies and turn our heart away from God. As Christians we should be open to true love - and to sexual intimacy - within the commitment to lifelong faithfulness. That is God's way. Sexuality is part of our spiritual life – God created it.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haar Posted March 12, 2022 Report Share Posted March 12, 2022 Q46. (Ephesians 5:2-3) Why does Paul warn so strongly against sexual sin? Paul strongly warned against sexual sin because God strongly warned against it. Sexual sin just like any other sin can robe us of heavenly inheritance. Is sexuality part of our spiritual life or can it be (should it be) partitioned from our spiritual life? Sexuality is rightly part of our spiritual life and God is concerned in how we honour him or not by our sexual attitudes.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krissi Posted March 22, 2022 Report Share Posted March 22, 2022 Perhaps the reason why Paul warned so specifically against sexual immorality is because sinful sex involves two people in ways deep and emotional. To a woman, sex is the ultimate trust because she makes herself vulnerable to a man. Such trust is misplaced if sex is not in marriage where the man has committed himself to her and wants her well-being. It's that vulnerability that makes a woman feel as if she's giving of herself in sex which she is -- she's wholly giving herself in an intimate and defenseless way. I know that some people, gay men in particular, have hundreds if not thousands of "partners" and have inured themselves to the trusting/giving aspects of sex, turning it into an animalistic act. They have destroyed their ability to love and trust. I wonder if they have difficulties trusting God after this. This this-worldly behavior could be a wedge in their relationship with God. I don't think sexual sin is like any other sin. It's a stronger sin for most people, in part because others are involved but also because there's something about it that pulls deeply. Paul doesn't only discuss sex, but puts it as first among the sinful things that obsess us and hurt others. I have known people for whom status and success are more powerful pulls than sex -- these were highly driven people. I have known extremely greedy people, too, for whom money was a greater draw than sex. But most people don't have internal drives or passions as strong as sex. Paul's big idea, though, is that without controlling our passions, whatever they may be, we necessarily pull away from God. We don't inherit His kingdom unless we control ourselves. In fact, God hates (his wrath comes on) those who give into these passions, a sobering thought indeed, but what the text clearly says -- God hates not just the sin, but the sinner. Wrath is hate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janzie Posted April 22, 2022 Report Share Posted April 22, 2022 On 9/4/2006 at 9:01 AM, Pastor Ralph said: 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? Being that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost - it is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way that is holy and honorable.  **** is never satisfied and brings you into deeper sin. And the Bible states, No immoral, impure or greedy person ... has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. Sexuality can be part of our spiritual life through marriage of a man and woman both serving God and wanting what He wants. God created love and sex for the marriage relationship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Edwards Posted April 30, 2022 Report Share Posted April 30, 2022 Sexual sins incurred are not befitting for the believer. No excuse. If we are truly walking in love with Christ, we will not have desires to fulfill sinfull desires. We have a new mindset.  Being truly born again, we have a brand new song in our hearts. New desires! To serve the King of Kings and the Lord of Lord's. As Christains, we have the clarion call to live sanctified lives. A Christian marriage is to be in strict accordance with the Bible.  Both man and wife have been given the resources to live in holiness.  Modern pseudo 'Christian' theologians and teachers have fallen into grievous errors and misled many naive Christains in accepting immoral behaviours of the world. Single Christian men and women have imperative Bible commands to live continent and chaste lives. We are Bible believers of the New Covenant dispensation; we have the the Holy Spirit to be our Paraclete and Advocate. The true believer has new desires; he has a new heart. There is the Sacrament of Holy Communion to give us the graces to live a pure and chaste lifestyle. Daily prayer and Bible study will ensure that the Christian will not get involved with fornication, uncleanness, covetousness, filithiness, and idle and offensive talking.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Jerry Posted June 13, 2022 Report Share Posted June 13, 2022 Paul warning is so strongly against sexual sin because it can take over our lives. Sexuality should be part of our spiritual life. The Bible also says that we shouldn’t hold back on sexuality unless it has been agreed upon by both parties in the marriage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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