Sexuality in Marriage

There are a lot of buzzwords going around about sexuality right now. Not only homosexuality (same gender sex), but MSP (mutiple sex partners) which may be male or female. There is talk of being attracted to either gender (polyamorosity) and not so much about monogamy in marriage anymore. Then there are the topics of adultery, fornication, masturbation and sin in general. 

We want to be clear about where we stand and what the Bible has to say about such topics. Instead of trying to define these things out and explain our position, we will let the scriptures speak for themselves.

According to the Holy Bible:

Romans 1:24-32

Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen.

26For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.

28And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; 29Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: 32Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them.

Leviticus 18:22

22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination.

Mark 10:6-12

But from the beginning of the creation God made them male and female. 7For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and cleave to his wife; 8And they twain shall be one flesh: so then they are no more twain, but one flesh. 9What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder. 10And in the house his disciples asked him again of the same matter. 11And he saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, and marry another, committeth adultery against her. 12And if a woman shall put away her husband, and be married to another, she committeth adultery.

1 Corinthians 6:19

19What? 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?

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Allow the Holy Spirit to convict and change your heart if there is any sin there (not just sexual). God does not want us to live in guilt, condemnation or confusion. He is able not only to make you born again in the spirit, but in your mind and affections. Ask Him to do the work. Pray for a Holy marriage that honors its Designer!

Prayer:

Father, you do all things well including relationships. Forgive us for using sex in a manner that is not pleasing to you. Cleanse us from past wrongs and renew our minds, bodies and spirits. We relinquish any soul ties and ask you for cleansing and healing. We dedicate our minds, hearts, souls and bodies to you. Give us wisdom and help us to enjoy married sex with our spouse of opposite gender as you intended and command. Please rebuke the enemy for any retaliation or condemnation that he may try to hold over us. We are free in Jesus name we pray, Amen.

Comments

  1. UnknownMay 14, 2021 at 4:51 AM

    This was an excellent blog. The Bible is abundantly clear stating God's thoughts on the matter. May we have ears to hear. Thank you Maurice & Amita for letting the Word speak for & defend itself. God bless you!

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    1. Walking TogetherAugust 14, 2021 at 11:00 AM

      Thank you so much for reading! Amen to ears to hear!

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