The Sin Of Fornication
- From: Truth-B-Told@xxxxxxxxx (Gospel Man)
- Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2009 22:55:59 -0400
It has been said that our world is in the middle of a sexual revolution.
Many today question the old concepts of morality. Others have decided
that we need to update our code of ethics. As a result, sexual
promiscuity is becoming more prevalent. Numbers have accepted the
hedonistic "Playboy Philosophy" without questioning it. The old
"Puritanical" concepts of sex are scoffed at, and it is considered
sophisticated in many circles for young unmarried people to engage in
sexual activity.
Even some religious people, in an attempt to be relevant, have spoken
out in favor of relaxing sexual codes. This is exemplified by the 1971
pronouncement by the Committee on Family Life of the Methodist Church
which condoned sex for single persons, homosexuals and "other styles of
interpersonal relationships."
In light of this relaxing of sexual standards, it is well for the
Christian to ask if fornication is wrong. By fornication we are
referring in a general way to all sexual intercourse between people who
are not married to each other.
Should Christians today relax the standards of past generations? We
should not be prudish, for the Bible is not, but we must abide by God's
teaching.
God's word does not condemn sex in general. When it is used in the way
God intended, it is blessed and promotes the welfare and happiness of
mankind. (I Corinthians 7.2-5; Proverbs 5.18-19.)The proper use however
is within the marriage relationship. (Hebrews 13-4.) Sexual intercourse
outside of marriage is wrong and has been condemned by God in every
generation. There are several reasons why fornication is wrong in all
circumstances.
1. It is a sin against God. When men break any
commandment of God they are defying His authority and committing sin.
The Bible makes it plain that God opposes fornication. (Galatians 5.19;
I Corinthians 6.9.) When urged by his master's wife to commit
fornication with her, Joseph said, "How then could I ....sin against
God." (Genesis 39.9.)
2. It is a sin against one's fellow man. By
such an act you not only sin, but you also cause another to sin with
you. Furthermore, you sin against any others who may be affected by the
act. Joseph regarded it as a sin against his master to commit
fornication with his master's wife.
3. It is a sin against self. By fornication one
dishonors his body. (I Corinthians 6.15-I8.) It can bring a loss of
one's honor, reputation, and self-respect. (Proverbs 6.32-33) It may
also bring disease to the body, thus dishonoring the temple of God.
4. It is a sin against the soul. "He that
committeth adultery with a woman is void of understanding: he doeth it
who would destroy his soul." (Proverbs 6.32.) Fornication destroys
spiritual sensitivity. (Hosea 4:11.) Those who do not repent of
fornication will suffer the punishment of eternal hell. (Revelations
21:8.)
5. It is a sin against one's family. It is so
serious it is the only reason God allows an innocent person to divorce
and remarry another. (Matthew 5.32; 19.9.)
6. It is a sin against society. Such sins
destroy nations. (cf. Genesis 19.) It spreads epidemics of venereal
diseases and breaks down moral fiber.
Surely every Christian can see that we must
strive for Biblical purity. Sex as God intended is very good.
Fornication is wrong, and we must abstain from it. We must respect God's
laws of morality or we will suffer the consequences. "Having therefore
these promises beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from the defilement of
the flesh and spirit perfecting holiness in the fear God." (2
Corinthians 7:4.)
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