Why Should We Run from Sexual Sin?

The proper place for sex is between a husband and wife.
Outside of that relationship, sex is destructive to you and
to others, just like an out of control fire.

“Flee from sexual immorality. Every other sin a
person commits is outside the body, but the
sexually immoral person sins against his own body.
Or do you not know that your body is a temple of
the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from
God? You are not your own, for you were bought
with a price. So glorify God in your body.” 1
Corinthians 6:18-20

A fire provides warmth, light and comfort. But if a fire
gets out of control, it can destroy your home, your
possessions and even your life. Sex is a lot like that. The
proper place for sex is between a husband and wife.
Outside of that relationship, sex is destructive to you and
to others, just like an out of control fire. Here are 3
important reasons to avoid sexual sin.

1. Sex Affects Our Body, Mind and Spirit
God created us with a body, a mind and a spirit. These
parts of us are completely woven together. When we use
our bodies to do things outside of God’s will, we not only
impact our body, but our mind and soul as well.

2. It Offends God
God wants us to avoid sexual sin. 1 Thessalonians 4:3
says “God’s will is for you to be holy, so stay away
from all sexual sin.” When you came to know Christ, His
Spirit came to live in you. When we sin sexually, we are,
in a way, “taking Him along for the ride” – to a place He
tells us not to go. After King David confessed his sexual
sin, he addressed God, saying “Against you, you only,
have I sinned, and done what is evil in your
sight” ( Psalm 51:4).

3. It Hurts Others
Jesus said, “If you cause one of these little ones who
trusts in me to fall into sin, it would be better for
you to have a large millstone tied around your neck
and be drowned in the depths of the sea”
 ( Matthew18:6)

 The Lord uses very strong language here, because
our responsibility as His followers is to teach others
godly behavior that glorifies Him. Leading another
believer into sin is the exact opposite of what we should
do.

When we are tempted to lead someone we believe we
love into sin, we have to question if the feelings we have
for that person are really love. After all, God reveals to
us that love is patient, not selfish, and that it does not
take pleasure in evil. Instead, love waits patiently with
the best of intentions toward the other person.
 (1Corinthians 13:5-7, Ephesians 5:25-28)

How do we leave sexual sin?
God always gives us hope and a way out
(1 Corinthians10:13)

 Whatever you have done, know that God is always
ready to forgive
(1 John 1:9)

Are you ready to accept
Jesus and leave sexual sin? Click here to start a new life
with Jesus.

Pray this week:
Lord, thank you for reminding me that because you
have bought me with a price, that I am not my own.
Help me through the power of your Holy Spirit to
glorify you with my body and in every aspect of my
life.

Give me the courage to seek the help I need.
What reason is most effective in helping you avoid sexual
sin - affects your body, mind, spirit; offends God; hurts
others? Talking to someone is vital in overcoming this
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