Sex

My purpose in this week’s devos is to show why living together before marriage is not a part of God’s design. But what if it’s too late? What are the next steps after the wrong steps? Once again, let’s start with Genesis 2:24.

Sex is God’s idea. It was created and ordained by him. So, it’s not culture but God’s Word that gives us the guidelines for marital sex. Here are some important instructions for husbands and wives from the Proverbs.

Sex is both mutually satisfying and mutually submissive. The husband and wife are to “yield” to each other. There is nothing more frustrating to a man than to save himself for his wife only to be rejected. And there is nothing more frustrating to a wife than to be committed to her husband only to feel used.

In the movie Vanilla Sky, a couple has been sleeping together, and now the guy wants out of the relationship. He’s ready to move on to a new partner. The woman is hurt and angry. In her response, she makes a great theological statement.

We are spending time this week considering God’s Word on sexuality. This is an area we need to address boldly from Scripture and live out biblically in our lives.

There are three major areas that can blow up a marriage: Issues with communication, sex, and money. Let’s spend time this week focusing on what God says about sex.

The training for biblical sexuality begins at home.

Don’t deny the temptation. Take steps, like Job, to live obediently.