Sex is something expensive and sleeping around makes it cheap becoming second-hand, third-hand, etc. the more it happens. God made sex for marriage, for stability and family. The Bible says that through sex the two people involved become like one person from that point on. So when they break up it is like dividing up something that shouldn’t be broken up. In fact any form of deep intimacy is made for marriage. You might say: “oh we plan to be together for the rest of our lives”. However that is not enough. Intimacy means that you will get hurt by the other person at some point especially if the relationship breaks up. We’re not saying that can’t happen within marriage, or course it can, but at least there is some kind of commitment. Basically what we are saying is that intimacy leads to a dependency and trust in the partner that isn’t realistic and that is seriously misplaced outside the context of marriage.
Sexually transmitted diseases such as aids are likely to be God’s warning to keep away from multiple relationships; they could even be his judgement on these things that he hates. The Bible says that the person who goes for a prostitute is going to the house of death and is the way to hell. That you go and never return. It says that it is like they are actually killed by the prostitute and not weak people but strong people. On the other hand within marriage sex is a good thing and God created sex for married couples to enjoy.
Pornography is also something wrong because it induces sexual fantasies and lust. The Bible says that adultery is not just the act but the thought. I fact it says that if you desire a woman (sexually) you have committed adultery in your heart. Pornography is dirty and leads to addiction, fear and guilt. You might feel that you are into it and can’t get out. This is similar to the kinds of addiction we talk about in drugs and drink so have a look at this page to get some answers. Finally like any other type of addiction, get rid of the thing that’s causing it, whether magazines, TV or internet. This might seem radical but see what Jesus says about sin in the Bible on the right.
If you have been involved is sexual relationships and realise that it is not right and that there is something missing we would like to give some advice. Ask God to forgive you and change the feelings of lust that dominate you. He will do it. If you are in a relationship and feel pressured into sex it is best to break up, if the person truly loves you they will come back for you looking for a less sexual relationship. Maybe you feel you can’t break up because you need that person. This basically means that you are looking for security and there is more about security in relationships in relationships 1.
Life issues
If your right eye causes you to sin, poke it out and throw it away. It is better to lose one part of your body, than for your whole body to end up in hell. If your right hand causes you to sin, chop it off and throw it away! It is better to lose one part of your body, than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. (Matthew 5:29-30)>