What is Sexual Sin?
Many people have an unreal concept of what sexual sin really is, and because of this false definition they have some to embrace, are having a variety of problems. I feel in particular that our children are suffering the most. I have taken it upon myself to provide a definition that will be Biblical and define the nature of sexual sin. It is my prayer that after learning what I feel is a better way of viewing sexual sin the reader we be able deal with the temptations that satan will throw at them.
First of all we have to admit that there really is such a thing as sexual sin. First of all we must determine where our set of values will come from, that we might make such a claim. In order to define sexual sin we have to know that such a thing exists. As a Christian we subject to the values of the founder of our belief structure, Jesus known as Christ. His immediate followers then took these teachings and wrote them down in a series of writings which were collected and later compiled into one book we now refer to as the Bible. It is from this back ground that we have created our authority on values. We consider The Bible as the basis and only authoritative source of how we are to conduct our lives. So then what does the Bible have to say about the existence of sexual sin? In this verse,”ph 5:3 Since you are God's people, it is not right that any matters of sexual immorality or indecency or greed should even be mentioned among you.“, it is quite clear that the Bible not only says that sexual sin does in fact exist but also is to be avoided at all cost. In fact it states that to even talk about such things in wrong. So for those who claim to be Christian we are to believe that it both exists and is serious. For those who do not claim the Christian faith we know they are still subject to the same set of Gods rules for living but they have no responsibility to live by them even if we do and must.
Next we have to ask ourselves, what does the Bible have to teach us about this specific topic? The reality is that even though it is rarely talked about on Sundays in the pulpit the Bible has an extreme amount to say on the subject of sex both Holy and sinful in nature. Today we will focus on the sinful side of the equation. There is far too much material for me to cover all of it, so I will attempt to go over what I feel are some of the key points:
(Rom 1:20) Ever since God created the world, his invisible qualities, both his eternal power and his divine nature, have been clearly seen; they are perceived in the things that God has made. So those people have no excuse at all!
(Rom 1:21) They know God, but they do not give him the honor that belongs to him, nor do they thank him. Instead, their thoughts have become complete nonsense, and their empty minds are filled with darkness.
(Rom 1:22) They say they are wise, but they are fools;
(Rom 1:23) instead of worshiping the immortal God, they worship images made to look like mortals or birds or animals or reptiles.
(Rom 1:24) And so God has given those people over to do the filthy things their hearts desire, and they do shameful things with each other.
(Rom 1:25) They exchange the truth about God for a lie; they worship and serve what God has created instead of the Creator himself, who is to be praised forever! Amen.
(Rom 1:26) Because they do this, God has given them over to shameful passions. Even the women pervert the natural use of their sex by unnatural acts.
(Rom 1:27) In the same way the men give up natural sexual relations with women and burn with passion for each other. Men do shameful things with each other, and as a result they bring upon themselves the punishment they deserve for their wrongdoing.
(Rom 1:28) Because those people refuse to keep in mind the true knowledge about God, he has given them over to corrupted minds, so that they do the things that they should not do.
The first point is that in verses 20-25 we see that sexual sin is part of the fall from grace. We are reminded that we were originally good and it was and I believe still by our own choices that we allow ourselves to be trapped into sin. Part of this sin is the act of doing shameful things with each other. Not doing what God says is right is considered idolatry. Then we may assume that any sexual act that does not keep God first is sinful. So what then does God consider wrong?
The scriptures go on to state that women will pervert the natural use of their sex by unnatural acts. We are told that men, will give up natural relations with women for shameful things with men.
We are also told that if we are doing these kinds of things they area worthy of punishment and a sign to us that we are not in Gods will.
Rom 2:22 You say, "Do not commit adultery"---but do you commit adultery? You detest idols---but do you rob temples?
In the above verse we are told that adultery is wrong. a·dul·ter·y
[uh-duhl-tuh-ree] noun, plural -ter·ies.
voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her lawful spouse, and in the next verse we are told that orgies are not permissible either
Rom 13:13 Let us conduct ourselves properly, as people who live in the light of day---no orgies or drunkenness, no immorality or indecency, no fighting or jealousy.
Orgy being defined this way: — n , pl -gies 1. a wild gathering marked by promiscuous sexual activity, excessive drinking, etc
I could go on and on about a number of different and specific activities. There are many but that is not what it means to be a sexual sinner. Yes these activities in and of them selves are out comes of sexual sin and to be avoided but there is more to it.
Simply put sexual sin is any sexual activity engaged in that is out side of a healthy Godly relationship. I do not have to be specific because God says that he has written his laws in our hearts. Unless you are a person is so sinful in heart that there is no good left to be found they will know deep inside that they are doing something wrong and not because it is inside of some book but rather because it is inside of them. It concerns our relationship with God. If we would not want to do it in front of God it is probably wrong. God did give us the Old Testament so that we could know before Christ came so that sinners might know sin and what it was so I will give a small list for those who seem not to know Jesus as well as they should. This is not as conclusive list.
In the end it is important for us to remember that God does not give us these limits to hurt us or keep us from doing things we like but rather he sets these standards for our own good. Its all about relationship, relationship with God and relationship with each other. Each of the activities listed is an activity that breaks or hurts relationship in some form. All of them can lead to addiction, a form of idolatry.
Many people have an unreal concept of what sexual sin really is, and because of this false definition they have some to embrace, are having a variety of problems. I feel in particular that our children are suffering the most. I have taken it upon myself to provide a definition that will be Biblical and define the nature of sexual sin. It is my prayer that after learning what I feel is a better way of viewing sexual sin the reader we be able deal with the temptations that satan will throw at them.
First of all we have to admit that there really is such a thing as sexual sin. First of all we must determine where our set of values will come from, that we might make such a claim. In order to define sexual sin we have to know that such a thing exists. As a Christian we subject to the values of the founder of our belief structure, Jesus known as Christ. His immediate followers then took these teachings and wrote them down in a series of writings which were collected and later compiled into one book we now refer to as the Bible. It is from this back ground that we have created our authority on values. We consider The Bible as the basis and only authoritative source of how we are to conduct our lives. So then what does the Bible have to say about the existence of sexual sin? In this verse,”ph 5:3 Since you are God's people, it is not right that any matters of sexual immorality or indecency or greed should even be mentioned among you.“, it is quite clear that the Bible not only says that sexual sin does in fact exist but also is to be avoided at all cost. In fact it states that to even talk about such things in wrong. So for those who claim to be Christian we are to believe that it both exists and is serious. For those who do not claim the Christian faith we know they are still subject to the same set of Gods rules for living but they have no responsibility to live by them even if we do and must.
Next we have to ask ourselves, what does the Bible have to teach us about this specific topic? The reality is that even though it is rarely talked about on Sundays in the pulpit the Bible has an extreme amount to say on the subject of sex both Holy and sinful in nature. Today we will focus on the sinful side of the equation. There is far too much material for me to cover all of it, so I will attempt to go over what I feel are some of the key points:
(Rom 1:20) Ever since God created the world, his invisible qualities, both his eternal power and his divine nature, have been clearly seen; they are perceived in the things that God has made. So those people have no excuse at all!
(Rom 1:21) They know God, but they do not give him the honor that belongs to him, nor do they thank him. Instead, their thoughts have become complete nonsense, and their empty minds are filled with darkness.
(Rom 1:22) They say they are wise, but they are fools;
(Rom 1:23) instead of worshiping the immortal God, they worship images made to look like mortals or birds or animals or reptiles.
(Rom 1:24) And so God has given those people over to do the filthy things their hearts desire, and they do shameful things with each other.
(Rom 1:25) They exchange the truth about God for a lie; they worship and serve what God has created instead of the Creator himself, who is to be praised forever! Amen.
(Rom 1:26) Because they do this, God has given them over to shameful passions. Even the women pervert the natural use of their sex by unnatural acts.
(Rom 1:27) In the same way the men give up natural sexual relations with women and burn with passion for each other. Men do shameful things with each other, and as a result they bring upon themselves the punishment they deserve for their wrongdoing.
(Rom 1:28) Because those people refuse to keep in mind the true knowledge about God, he has given them over to corrupted minds, so that they do the things that they should not do.
The first point is that in verses 20-25 we see that sexual sin is part of the fall from grace. We are reminded that we were originally good and it was and I believe still by our own choices that we allow ourselves to be trapped into sin. Part of this sin is the act of doing shameful things with each other. Not doing what God says is right is considered idolatry. Then we may assume that any sexual act that does not keep God first is sinful. So what then does God consider wrong?
The scriptures go on to state that women will pervert the natural use of their sex by unnatural acts. We are told that men, will give up natural relations with women for shameful things with men.
We are also told that if we are doing these kinds of things they area worthy of punishment and a sign to us that we are not in Gods will.
Rom 2:22 You say, "Do not commit adultery"---but do you commit adultery? You detest idols---but do you rob temples?
In the above verse we are told that adultery is wrong. a·dul·ter·y
[uh-duhl-tuh-ree] noun, plural -ter·ies.
voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her lawful spouse, and in the next verse we are told that orgies are not permissible either
Rom 13:13 Let us conduct ourselves properly, as people who live in the light of day---no orgies or drunkenness, no immorality or indecency, no fighting or jealousy.
Orgy being defined this way: — n , pl -gies 1. a wild gathering marked by promiscuous sexual activity, excessive drinking, etc
I could go on and on about a number of different and specific activities. There are many but that is not what it means to be a sexual sinner. Yes these activities in and of them selves are out comes of sexual sin and to be avoided but there is more to it.
Simply put sexual sin is any sexual activity engaged in that is out side of a healthy Godly relationship. I do not have to be specific because God says that he has written his laws in our hearts. Unless you are a person is so sinful in heart that there is no good left to be found they will know deep inside that they are doing something wrong and not because it is inside of some book but rather because it is inside of them. It concerns our relationship with God. If we would not want to do it in front of God it is probably wrong. God did give us the Old Testament so that we could know before Christ came so that sinners might know sin and what it was so I will give a small list for those who seem not to know Jesus as well as they should. This is not as conclusive list.
- Adultery
- prostitution
- homosexuality
- bestiality
- Object
- sodomy (anal)
- during menstruation
- Oral
- masturbation
- Rape
- incest
- S&M
- pornography
- voyeurism
In the end it is important for us to remember that God does not give us these limits to hurt us or keep us from doing things we like but rather he sets these standards for our own good. Its all about relationship, relationship with God and relationship with each other. Each of the activities listed is an activity that breaks or hurts relationship in some form. All of them can lead to addiction, a form of idolatry.
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