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Q. Are there any explicit passages about sex before marriage, passages that are not open to interpretation?
A. Sex before marriage is usually discussed along with other forms of adultery in the Bible. Christ gave us the clearest spiritual as well as physical application of God's Commandment to not commit adultery.
" But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." (Mt 5:28)
God promises blessing to his people when they obey Him and do not sin. When we do not commit adultery, we are protected from a variety of things in this world: sexual diseases, unhappy relationships, divorce, and a unwanted pregnancy to name just a few.
" For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever." (1John 2:16-17)
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We are placed in this world for the specific purpose of overcoming and developing a strong spiritual and Godly character within ourselves. God promises those that overcome will be called the Sons of God and we will live forever. We all fall short at some point and in our society it is difficult to live a Godly life. Christ, however, commands us to strive to be perfect as our heavenly Father is perfect. While we are striving, God uses the natural laws or principles to bless us because of our obedience. Those same principles or laws are a curse to us if we do not obey God. One good example of this principle is Africa. The AIDS epidemic is rampant there. There is, however, only one place in that region where the disease hasn't reached epidemic proportions. It is a place where they teach and practice the principle of no extra-marital sex. Other Recommended Bible Study Materials:
Answer Given By: Margaret Vidal |
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