Q. What does it mean to defile the marriage bed? Are there any do's and dont's when it comes to the marriage bed? In other words, are there things that shouldn't be done?
(Submitted by: Mary)
A. You asked the question regarding the Biblical do's and don'ts as far as defiling the marriage bed. It is stated clearly in 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 :
"Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: [It is] good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, [to avoid] fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. Let the husband render unto the
wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband. The wife hath not power of her own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of his own body, but the wife. Defraud ye not one the other, except [it be] with consent for a time, that ye may give yourselves
to fasting and prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency. "
First and foremost, sex should only occur between married couples (1 Corinthians 7:1-2). Secondly, each mate should consider the sexual needs of the other and be sure each of you are concerned for each other's welfare and capabilities (v. 3). In marriage,
each person should regard their bodies as belonging to their mate (v. 4). You are only to refrain from sex with each other by mutual agreement such as fasting or when the woman has her period (v. 7:5). Aside from the above the Bible does not put any further restrictions on how a married couple
perform sexually.
Answer Given By: Art Mokarow |
