Sexuality is a profound part of life. It is the means by which life is created and it seals a deep connection between a man and a woman, thus creating the vital bond that holds the family unit together. The Bible portrays the family unit as the primary sacred building block of human society. The seventh commandment warns us against any action that would threaten the security of the family unit. For when families are broken up, we then have a broken society. This creates a compromised environment for our children to grow up in. It might be easy to let your thoughts or actions fly away in moments of lust, but the consequences are hard to repair. They cut very deep. People try to convince themselves that sex is just sex, as though one could play around with it without any harm ensuing. But when sex occurs outside the context for which God created it then it inevitably does great harm even if we don’t see the consequences right away. It is often the case with the deepest and most fundamental aspects of our lives that, when damage is done in these areas, the mess emerges very gradually and keeps emerging for a long time. So be careful that you don’t play lightly with your sexuality or the sexuality of others. Think about what your attitude is. Have you had bad experiences? Have you misused sex in the past? Ask God to show you what damage has been done and seek a path of healing and restoration from him.
Think and pray about these things.
Reflect on Exodus 20:14 & Matthew 5:27-30
