12 MAR 23 Sunday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“But you can’t say that our bodies were made for sexual immorality. They were made for the Lord, and the Lord cares about our bodies. You do not belong to yourself, for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. 1 Cor. 6:13b, 19b-20
Our culture has nicely laid out an alphabet string (LGBTQ+) that lists out what God calls sexual immorality. It is not all encompassing, since new sins are added daily. We should add A, for adultery, F for fornication, P for pedaphilia, and an additional B for bestiality to round it out. From start to finish, God defines these actions as sinful and should not be done by his children. God being the creator, has in mind what is good, right and holy.
God sets the plumb line for sexual activity for his creation. When we stay in alignment to his plans, it is pleasing and honoring to him. Our human nature is always striving against the will of God. All sinful actions start in the mind, this causes a battle within us. For followers of Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit that resides in us that can help us overcome temptation and win the battle.
Paul tells the church in Corinth and Ephesus the root of the problem and the target goal of godliness in our actions. He also tells us that we have been equipped with the armor of God to protect us and to fight. (Eph. 6) When you have been saved, you are not your own. It’s not about what you want, even your deepest desires and dreams. Thy will be done, not mine. This is easier said than done.
I’m convinced that God will help those that humbly submit to him and seek help through the church family. Healing, restoration, and strength can be found.
Are you denying, dealing with, or fighting sexual sin?
Reading Plan: Psalm 93, 96; Jer. 6:9-15; 1 Cor. 6:12-20; Mark 5:1-20
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