Wise Women Know How to Safeguard their Sexuality

Know what tempts you and why. 

Marriage is the sole outlet for sex. 

Sexual sin is always destructive in one way or another. (physically, emotionally, spiritually)

Sexual sin comes from hearts that reject God. People who refuse to repent grow increasingly perverse and leads to spiritual insanity. It blocks the process of our sanctification. 

People who engage in sexual sin disregard God. 

Sex outside of marriage is not ok just bc we love someone enough. This is not biblical. 

Scripture never validates, "how far can I go before it's sinful?" To ask this question shows a divided heart. An undivided heart asks, "how holy can I be?"

We compromise bc the desire for physical intimacy is the most powerful drive we have. 

Sexual temptation hits us right in the ego. 

What happens if we give in:
  • loss of honor
  • loss of strength and character
  • ongoing physical consequences
  • regret
  • death
  • divine judgment
The root of discontentment is the belief that God has let us down. 

Immoral woman gives free reign to lust. 

Lust is an opportunity issue. If we feed lustful thoughts, they break out into open action. 

Hiding a relationship should warn us that something isn't right. 

Learn to recognize what tempts you: the desire to be wanted and seen as attractive (the lust to be lusted after), escaping reality, the lie that it's safe bc no one will know. 

Recognize the power of sexual sin. 

Flee temptation! Don't give the impression that we're open to the possibility. Be selective in the company you keep. 

Cultivate a deeper trust in God. His ways lead to emotional, mental, and spiritual prosperity. 

If you feel ashamed, look at the women in Jesus' family tree: Tamar, Rahab, Bathsheba. They were given an honored place in redemptive history. 

Your sinful past doesn't take away future blessings or your usefulness for God's service. 

We can't undo what is done, but God can restore what the locusts have eaten. Opportunities may have been lost, but God can give new and even better opportunities. He can break the sin and restore your joy. 

Only God can restore the years that the locusts have eaten away. 





Comments

Interested said…
Wow, Amy. I stumbled onto your blog and I am floored. Sex as sin? Really? I am not a believer but even if I were, it would be hard to imagine a god who would give women such abilities and then punish them for utilizing them. Equating sex to being eaten away by locust is one for the record books in my opinion.
October 19, 2015 at 6:44 AM
Amy said…
Sex before marriage is sin, and all believers believe this because it states it in the Bible. God meant sex between a husband and a wife. It is a covenant between a marriage, and when we have sex, we become one with that person. Also, I never said he punishes women for having sex itself. However, there ARE consequences to having sex BEFORE marriage. There is nothing wrong with sex AFTER marriage, as long as its with your husband. Also, these are notes that I took from an online podcast.
October 19, 2015 at 6:50 AM
Diwakar said…
Hello Amy. So good to know you through your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am so glad to stop by your blog post and go through it. Very precious sharing of biblical thoughts on an important topic such as " Sexuality". This needs to be preached more and more in the churches to make people of God aware of this dreaded sin. Well I am in the Pastoral ministry for last 37yrs in the great city of Mumbai, India a city with great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the broken hearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have you come to Mumbai with your friends to work with us during your vacation time. I am sure you will have a life changing experience. MY email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot)com and my name is Diwakar Wankede. Looking forward to hear from you very soon. God's richest blessings on you.
October 21, 2015 at 10:25 PM
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