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You think we are driven in a Sex-Driven Society? I would say so! Recently God has been revealing to me the power sexual immorality truly has over society. If you may have thought God never had a clear answer for sexual related stuff (Like I did), needless to say you are mistaken. Hmmm, God has much to say about sexual immorality. Here is a few examples of what God says about sexual immorality...

Throughout the Old Testament, sexual immorality is used to refer to the Spiritual unfaithfulness Israel showed to God. (Eg: Hosea and Ezekiel). In Leviticus Chapter 18, God gives Israel forbidden sexual practices. Why? Many of the surrounding pagan nations thrived on sexual relations...even sexual abuse amongst family members. God warned Israel about these practices, and made clear the consequences if they were to practice them. Hmm, consequences like what you may ask?...

When David fell into sexual immorality with Bathsheba (2 Samuel Chap. 11 and 12), God forgave him, but there was a consequence. What was the consequence? His child born from Bathsheba died AND generational curses of sexual abuse occurred within David's family. (See 2 Samuel Chap. 13).

1 Cor. 5, Paul talks about sexual immorality in the church that no one WITHIN the church has addressed AND almost every book in the New Testament addresses sexual immorality...

Look around today, Tv thrives off sex, Music nowadays isn't considered "music" if sex is not involved, many "great" men falling into traps related to sex...YOO SEX is SACRED.

Comprehend this: God compares marriage between a man and a wife to that of Christ Jesus and the Church. Essentially marriage is supposed to model Christ's relationship with the Church (see Ephesians 5). Who is the Church? Follower's of Christ-- aka people. The Bible also clearly mentions that SEX is for marriage...

Now comprehend this: Earlier I mentioned that God uses sexual immorality as examples to describe the spiritual UNFAITHFULNESS of Israel-- aka people.

I am so passionate in writing about this because I don't want to see this become a barrier for so many people, including myself . Please look at the scriptures I made reference to and view it for yourself. God's word is much more powerful than mine!

Awhile back in another post I discussed about my struggle against pornography, (http://cedricdhoard.blogspot.com/2011/03/lust-p-word.html) and how it created other issues within me. When God tells us to stay away from sexual immorality (sex, pornography, perverse talk, etc). It is not meant to punish us, but keep us away from the power it holds. God shows that sex is extremely SACRED.

 If you feel like there is no hope at all dealing with Lust, that is a straight up lie. God never condemns us, only convicts! There may be consequences, but He is also a restorer! Feeling hopeless? Please follow the link below. It greatly encourage me, and I hope it encourages anyone who read this post.

Also take a look at this: http://www.singleness.org/lust.shtml