Sexual Purity

Devotion:  1 Corinthians 6:12-20

On a Sunday morning my pastor Ronnie Parrott spoke on sexual purity for the Christian.  It was so good, I felt I should share. his main points.

1.  We have been purchased by God and are called to glorify           Him with our bodies.
2.  We are prone to sexual immorality. (vs 12-14)
3.  We are freed from sexual bondage. (vs 15-17)
4.  We are called to sexual holiness.(vs. 18-19a)
5.  We are redeemed from sexual brokenness.  (vs. 19b-20)

Sexual immorality has been around since Bible times.  As time marches on, society becomes more and more perverted.  God certainly gave us guidelines.  Men and women are tempted to look at pornography more than ever.  It’s become acceptable to society but certainly not to God.

Those who give into the lust of the flesh and the pride of life, do not fear the Lord our God.  Above all else we are to guard our hearts with all diligence for from it flows the issues of life.  Can you believe that in Bible times, there were temple prostitutes, for crying out loud?

There are many people who claim to be Christian, who excuse away their hidden sins.  Some are not even ashamed that they disobey God and His Word .   If we all truly feared the Lord, (which is the beginning of wisdom) I do not believe there would be so much disobedience and confusion in the world.  Of course we know God is not the author of confusion.  He is a God of order.  He longs for us to holy as He is holy.

Prayer in Motion: 

Lord Jesus, please restore sexual purity to your church.  May those who claim your Name live a life that is holy and pleasing to You.  In Jesus Name.  Amen.