Christian Living
Many times, truth is only a matter of perception. Should it be seen as a negative thing better yet a negative occurrence? Any study or teaching about sex should involve the acknowledgment that a great percentage if not most sexual experiences are negative. So is sex a bad occurrence? Non-Christians are left to wonder what is the whole purpose of the document called, The Bible. They choose not to consider the laws of God; they are left with what they believe is a fairy-tale. This is also the position that a majority of Christian churches put themselves into. A position that is clearly exploited by atheists.
Sexuality can be seen as a million dollars on a table, it cannot be left unattended. There is the matter of ownership and a danger of theft. There is the danger of false transaction, a thief can replace the notes left with counterfeit notes. This is especially dangerous because you may not see the depreciation of your value. There is a way to tell if your unattended and open sexuality has been replaced. If your sexuality is worth nothing to anyone except yourself it is counterfeit. Obviously if a child is born from your sexuality, that would be one way to prove that the act was in fact positive. The only other way to discern whether your sexuality is counterfeit is to cross-reference it with the Bible. The marriage bed is undefiled but the Bible contains numerous laws evaluating treatment of our friends and our spouses should be as such.
We must give tithe of all things; the only way one can give tithe for such would be to raise children. In the case of infertile people they may adopt. There are other ways to care for children without adoption or foster care. It may seem like a strange argument, but it is important to acknowledge that children are a result of sex, many people are unpleasantly surprised when they figure this out. Anyone committing the act should be ready to have a child, it is not like you can kill them all or something. It is also important to know that parenting is not ten percent of sex; the sexual relationship that a man and a woman abide in will create a natural physical bond. So parenting is the tenth percent of the bond created with your spouse that you can offer up. Will a human rob God, yet you have robbed him; this whole nation is cursed with curses because you have robbed him. It is not necessary to work directly with children, maybe sometimes it is recommend that someone who owes does not. A person can easily just clean up a playground. One can simply fill in some of the potholes and lower a few mountains along a child's path and also build a few speed bumps.
What is the actual reason for one human being to be attracted to another? Humans are diseased and broken, we literally have no right to lust. It is important to understand that putrefying sores are not magical, we are shackled to this body of death. So what argument can we bring to our defense? Do we love disease, do we love death? Should we build statues to showcase the beauty of the AIDS virus? The problem with viruses and bacteria is they like to mutate. Many times antibiotics actually help these ailments to evolve. These viruses and bacteria serve a purpose but only in their place. We can only give glory to God who has given great power and majesty to even the one-celled organism. We know God had purpose for these. But when humans lost their purpose, when humans amalgamated their bodies with sin, chaos ensued. Only Jesus can save us because the virus and the one-celled organism are both fearfully and wonderfully made.
There is another way that sexuality is like wealth, others are happy to be controlled by its force. It is incredibly dangerous and ungodly to be the type of person that spreads money around in hope of attracting false admirers. In a sense similar to the prodigal son, a story of a boy who wanted access to his wealth before he was in his father's position. The father unwillingly allowed his son to end his celibacy and gave his son permission to grow up. The child took his wealth and spread it around all over the land attracting many false friends and illicit companions. Another story that can be converted to comprehend sexuality is that of the, Okay Samaritan. One day in Samaria Jesus got thirsty he asked a woman at a well some questions and made a few comments about her lifestyle. He commented on the fact that she was a woman who lived with men, probably for money, though she was not married. He did not condemn her for her actions but he made an interesting, usually ignored or unheard, assertion. Many people assume that God accepts all religious practices, some even believe God accepts all practices. The okay Samaritan asked God a thought provoking question, she questions the art of practician and ceremony. Her question, “I worship the Father one way while the Jews worship the Father another, am I okay? Who is right?” Jesus said, “Your practice is a sign that you do not know who you worship. We Jews know who we worship. The hour cometh and is already here when all who claim the Father must worship him in spirit and truthfully. Because this is the way the Father seeks to be worshiped.” So then, the truth is clear and affirmed, your practices show a sign of your relationship with God. Whether these actions be ceremonial, educational, sexual, economical; our practices are a sign of the God we worship.
The influence of sexuality is almost as the influence of a sacrifice, given or taken. To declare a sacrifice is to declare that something important has been gained or lost. The truth of sexuality is usually ignored by the scientific community. They seem to be incredibly critical, better yet cynical of religion; but when it comes to sex they seem to promote the pretense of magic. Almost as if these atheists want to replace the miracle of God with the myth of sexuality. God did create the math of sexuality but only as a process in his universe. Many proponents of the myth try to make out sex to be a spiritual thing with no physical consequence. We know very well that this is not true. People want their relationships to be magical, they want it to be instance and uncompromising. This is why people are attracted to lust and sexuality. They choose to use the energy of lust to tell themselves that God himself is bringing them together; that the whole universe demands this behavior. This is forgivable, such attraction is a result of loss and loneliness. People want so much for there to be a place for them in the universe. Anything that looks or feels remotely normal or natural will tempt them. Sex is the normal and natural connection that the devil and other forces of evil offer to these.
One problem with immorality is it usually involves some sort of lowering of values. To accept immorality you must accept gifts far below what God has offered. It is impossible to create an honest relationship that does not involve two people being faithful to each other. If men are not faithful to their wives they are cursing the woman with whom they are unfaithful. We cannot have a society where some women are designated to be prostitutes while others get the pleasure of womanhood. Once again, a man has to lower himself to be in a relationship with another male; a man has to make himself a slave. While women have a natural weakness.
There are many sexuality problems on earth, the best way to keep from these is an understanding of sobriety, selfness and sadness.
We need to be sober and vigilant; we need to understand the mental, physical and spiritual dangers of having relationships with other people. Some people just don't know how to speak to others in ways that aren't offensive, some people just don't know how to contact people in ways that aren't offensive. (The stereotype of a man that doesn't know how to not hurt a woman physically during sex is interesting. Even though a woman's body is different from a man it should not be difficult to figure out when you are being physically abusive. This truthful stereotype probably originates from the fact that many people have been taught that sex is a miracle, instead of a literal scientific act. So men assume that it is okay to harm women during the process, similar to how a Catholic may say burning people to death is bad but burning people to death in the name of conversion or heresy is good. The phrase 'sexual preference' is synonymous with 'for the Bible tells me so.') The Bible holds a more scientific view of sex than the scientist, but that is true on all subjects. We should not be emotionally selfish but we do have a right to respect ourselves. When dealing with lust, a large amount of time is spent worshiping the beneficiary. The body is naturally selfish so it will not give without asking in return, that is one of the traps of lust. Instead of focusing on others we should thank God for the body he gave us, through Adam. We should respect ourselves for we are wonderfully made, and remember this is not our glory, this is our glory lost. There will be a time when we shall run and not be wary, where we shall walk and not faint. That time is not now so it is even more urgent that we protect our feeble habitation. Happiness is the feeling of accomplishment while sadness is more a chemical of patience and striving. We do not have what we seek, that time has not come yet. It is dishonest to refuse to acknowledge that we are still striving. False happiness is less of a temptation to someone who comprehends sadness but it is a great temptation to someone who does not know how to endure. We need to comprehend what we want and to be diligent in our asking. We should refuse what we do not want, we should reject the lower wage, the lower compensation that the devil offers. It is mandatory that the cursed, wrestle with God for the blessing, till the day the thorns are removed.
PLEASE ENCOURAGE AUTHOR BELOW LEAVE COMMENT ON ARTICLE
Reader Count & Comments
Date
The opinions expressed by authors do not necessarily reflect the opinion of FaithWriters.com. This is especially true with articles that
deal with personal healthcare and prophecy. We encourage the reader to make their own decision in consultation with God, His Word, and others as needed.
This article has been read 686 times < Previous | Next >
Read more articles by Nishaun Smith or search for other articles by topic below.
This article has been read 686 times < Previous | Next >
Search for articles on: (e.g. creation; holiness etc.)
Read more by clicking on a link:Free Reprints
Main Site Articles
Most Read Articles
Highly Acclaimed Challenge Articles.
New Release Christian Books for Free for a Simple Review.
NEW - Surprise Me With an Article - Click here for a random URL
God is Not Against You - He Came on an All Out Rescue Mission to Save You
...in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them... 2 Cor 5:19
Therefore, my friends, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you. Acts 13:38
LEARN & TRUST JESUS HERE
FaithWriters offers Christian reading material for Christian readers. We offer Christian articles, Christian fiction, Christian non-fiction, Christian Bible studies, Christian poems, Christian articles for sale, free use Christian articles, Christian living articles, New Covenant Christian Bible Studies, Christian magazine articles and new Christian articles. We write for Jesus about God, the Bible, salvation, prayer and the word of God.