Sex in Christian Marriage - Message from God's Word

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Sex in Christian Marriage

"Honored to be among you all and the marriage bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge" (Hebrews 13:4).

As we have already spoken in other cults, in subsequent studies the "FAMILY LIFE CHRISTIAN," we will talk about the couple's sex life, that few pastors and preachers have courage to address. Of course we will discuss the matter with the utmost respect and seriousness. This is the sex life of Christian spouses. I told Christian spouses, because only the couple believer is that it can, by the strength and guidance of the Holy Spirit, living a sexual unblemished before God.

We should not be afraid to talk about sex. The Bible, which is the living Word of God, largely discusses the matter. When God created man and later noted, "... was not good that man should be alone ... "(Genesis 2:18), He immediately took steps to fill the loneliness of man. God took one of Adam's ribs and made a woman who had the ability to help your fellow because she had the same feelings and affections of your partner. After all, she was out of the deepest bowels of that which she would dedicate her whole life. Upon awakening from its deep sleep, It reads thus: "This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken from man. Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they become one flesh "(Genesis 2:23-24).

God created male and female, according to the original Hebrew (Genesis 1:27). God did not create two males to get involved sexually, let alone two females created for this purpose. We must not forget that the Lord God will never forgive those who disobey this divine plan for the human race. Unless they repent of their heinous sins. But if there is no genuine repentance, will suffer such a terrible condemnation. See what God says in His Word:

"You shall not lie with a man as with womankind: it is abomination" (Leviticus 18:22).
 "If a man also lie with mankind, as with womankind, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them" (Leviticus 20:13).

In the book of Romans, in the first chapter, we see a picture of the horrendous situation of man in this respect, Romans 1:18-32. The so-called gays and lesbians will present a day before God to account for their heinous acts. Here's what the Bible says about it:

"... For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of God. It is written, As I live, saith the Lord, before me every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess to God. So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God "(Romans 14:10-12). "Why must we all be made manifest before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in his body, according to that done, whether good or bad" (II Corinthians 5:10).

In the last chapter of Hebrews, the writer says that marriage (married life) should be honored. The writer speaks of the bed undefiled. I believe that the author refers mainly the issue of fidelity of both and also certain sexual aberrations that perverts like to practice.

In the non-Christian world, sex is practiced in diverse forms. It is as Paul said in his letter to the Romans: "... For even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature; likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves themselves the due penalty for their error "(Romans 1:26-27).

When a person accepts Jesus into your heart, for it has been more dissolute his life in the past, experience a profound shift in the entire area of ​​your personality. "Therefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold all things are become new" (II Corinthians 5:17). God promises forgiveness for what has been the worst sin or the sinner from that person, sincerely repent for their sins and go to believe with all your heart the great sacrifice of love of the Lord Jesus Christ. I Timothy 1:15-16.

Although the writer says that God will judge fornicators and adulterers. Yes, God can not ignore sin of man. The sinner who does not accept payment for their sins by the precious blood of Christ, will be strictly punished by divine justice. Jesus himself said this truth: "Whoever believes in Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God" (John 3:18). See also John 3:36.

As believers in Christ, we should avoid all kinds of immorality in marriage. The writer says that marriage should be honored (literally means respected). The husband should respect your partner in their sexual relationships. Also wives should do the same. Regarding this aspect, the Bible is clear when he says: "For this is the will of God, namely, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality, let each of you know how to possess his vessel (wife) in holiness and honor, not in passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God ... " (I Thessalonians 4:3-5). I think you do not need more clarity. Paul is saying that the couple's sex life should be pure believer. The shift in focus suggests that even within marriage, carnal passions can dominate the spouses, if they have proper care.

A COUPLE OF SEXUAL LIFE BELIEVER.
First, sex is restricted to the marriage relationship. We live in a time when everything seems to be liberal. In matters of sex, things get complicated. The Devil has used various media to disseminate sexual sin. It is difficult to live today outside the influence of sex. In posters for walls and walls; advertisements by seemingly naive on television, in the streets, where "mulheradas" wear clothes appealing, and even, unfortunately, the holiest churches, sex is shown. What was meant to be a blessing became a curse that has caused many children of God to tread paths that do not lead to the true heart of our God.

The boys are labeled as fools because they never had sex. Pity our young brothers who fight for the allegiance of Christian purity!! I know well what they are suffering on the part of unbelievers, because until recently, before my wedding, I suffered the most merciless criticism from advocates called free sex. The Devil has served men and women to attack people castes. The enemy implies that all non cariam still in prostitution and adultery, are naive, foolish and silly.

I suffered this kind of attack when he was young. I know the tactic of Satan remains the same. Our adversary still relentless in their attacks. But young people, boys and girls, can beat him by the power of God's Word. "As a young man cleanse his way? Guarding it according to thy word" (Psalm 119:9). "I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against You" (Psalm 119:11).

With reference to the couple believer, the Bible has valuable lessons regarding the matter. The Apostle Paul had to use a frankness on the issue, which is not found in any other part of Scripture.

In the seventh chapter of his first letter to the Corinthians, the apostle says, to suffer sexual temptation, the output not to fall into the sin of fornication or adultery is marriage. Lets see what he says about it:

"Now concerning the things of which you wrote, it would be good for a man not to touch a woman, but to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife and each woman her own husband" (I Corinthians 7:1-2) .

It is important to note that Paul received by the Corinthians letter, asking about the issue of sexual life. Paul answered and said it would be nice if men were not married, but if it is to live in adultery and prostitution, would be much better to marry. Clear evidence that sex is not restricted to married and the unmarried.

Before proceeding, it is worth considering that Paul was not against marriage when he says: "... it would be good for a man not to touch a woman ..." (I Corinthians 7:1) The Holy Scriptures do not preach celibacy in any of its parts, whether in the Old Testament is the New Testament. Much less the Apostle Paul would be in favor of celibacy, that is, that people do not marry. Paul knew very well that the passage says: "... It is not good that man should be alone; far make him a helper (wife) that will be meet" (Genesis 2:18). Paul himself explains why he wanted the man not to touch a woman. Consider the explanation:

"I think, therefore, that it is good because of the present distress, that the person stay as you are" (I Corinthians 7:26).

The apostle is speaking of a difficult period that the world of that time was living. It was an extremely difficult time in the life of the married. Maybe then the world would be going through a severe recession. We know that, according to the biblical record, the world, the apostolic time, suffered a severe famine, when Claudius was emperor of Rome (Acts 11:28). As history, this famine was so severe that many believed was divine punishment. Perhaps when Paul says the time need, is referring to this time of famine that ravaged the world. We know that in times of famine and inflation, it is extremely difficult for a spouse caring for your family, especially if you have many children. Paul, thinking it would be willing to help the unmarried to avoid further suffering.

Responses, to couples who were having difficulties in their sexual relationships, it was quite emphatic when he said:

"The wife does not have authority over his own body, but the husband: and likewise also the husband hath not power of her own body, but the wife. Negueis ye not one the other, except by mutual agreement some time to yourselves to fasting and prayer, and then together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency "(I Corinthians 7: 4-5).

I believe the answer given by the Apostle Paul is very clear. However, we can never forget that both should mutually respect and honor.


EACH SPOUSE BELONGS TO ANOTHER.

In verse four, Paul says explicitly sexual duties of each spouse. And this truth is stated so emphatically, we are told that neither spouse has the right over her own body, but rather the body of each belongs to the other spouse. In other words, she can not deny her body to her husband because he has full right to use it to satisfy their sexual needs. Likewise, the husband can not deny your body the wife, because she also has full right to use it to your sexual satisfaction. It is a matter of debt, ie, the husband has this credit on the part of the woman, and the woman has similarly credit the husband. Although we understand by this verse that the marriage contract gives full right to sexual intercourse. In verse three, that truth is best demonstrated in the teaching of Paul. "Let the husband render to his wife what is due him, and likewise the wife (husband to pay}" (I Corinthians 7:3).

Have I heard of several marriages that were drifting due to lack of understanding in this regard. When the wife denies her body to her partner, she is committing one of the craziest things about their marriage. She forgets that her "hubby" works in any office, factory, shopping or anywhere else, surrounded by beautiful women, who often have been a temptation for him.

Many husbands have kept faithful to their wives, because they are not "iron", but because he has found his true love in a companionship and affection that releasing any external temptation. The woman can resist compliments from men "scoundrels", but her husband, as a man, is more vulnerable to the charms of gallantry or a woman "ornery." But if her husband is faithful to the Lord and find his wife in a collaboration in your sex life, it is impossible to fall into the arms of strangers. However, let us not forget that on the other hand, women also have their weaknesses. If your husband does not fulfill its role in relation to sex, your partner has treated harshly, and has treated like a mere object for the satisfaction of his whims, his wife may also fall into the arms of a man who presents himself as someone that "understands that the listener."

Thus we have just learned through the Holy Scriptures that marriage is not just a "fairy tale." We also learned that a marriage is a sacred institution and maintained by God where each spouse has duties moral, spiritual and physical towards each other.

Amen and thank God. Stay in the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ.