“The body is not meant for sexual immorality, but for the Lord, and the Lord for the body."
"Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! ” [1 Cor :6:13, 1 Cor 6:19]
"Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! ” [1 Cor :6:13, 1 Cor 6:19]
"Flee fornication"
In
planning the human body, God never intended that it should be used for
vile or impure purposes. Rather He planned that it should be used for
the glory of the Lord and in His blessed service.
There is something amazing in this verse which should not escape notice. Not only is the body for the Lord, but even more wonderful is the thought that the Lord is for the body. This means that the Lord is interested in our bodies, their welfare, and their proper use. God wants our bodies to be presented to Him a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable (Rom. 12:1).
To further emphasize the need for personal purity in our lives and for guarding our bodies from impurity, the apostle reminds us that our bodies are members of Christ. Every believer is a member of the body of Christ. Would it be proper, then, to take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? To ask the question is to answer it, as Paul does with an indignant certainly not!
And so the apostle warns to flee sexual immorality. There are not to dabble with it, trifle with it, study it, and even talk about it. They are to flee from it!
A beautiful Bible illustration of this is found in the account of Joseph when he was tempted to sin by Potiphar’s wife. (Gen. 39). Potiphar’s wife tried repeatedly to seduce Joseph, but he steadfastly refused. He would not betray his master’s confidence or sin against his God. One day she caught him by his garment. He squirmed out of it and fled, leaving her holding it. He lost his coat but saved his character and eventually gained a crown. She used the coat as “evidence” that Joseph had attempted to rape her. Believers are taught to flee fornication, idolatry, and youthful lusts. Better to flee than to fall.
Most sins have no direct effect on one’s body, but sexual immorality is unique in the sense that is does directly affect one’s body: a person reaps the consequences of this sin in his own body.
Sex outside marriage inevitably and irresistibly works havoc on the offender.
What kind of works does fallen human nature produce? There is no difficulty in identifying the works of the flesh. They are evident to all. Adultery is unfaithfulness in the marriage relationship. Fornication is unlawful sexual intercourse.
“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Gal . 5:19-21.
There is something amazing in this verse which should not escape notice. Not only is the body for the Lord, but even more wonderful is the thought that the Lord is for the body. This means that the Lord is interested in our bodies, their welfare, and their proper use. God wants our bodies to be presented to Him a living sacrifice, holy, and acceptable (Rom. 12:1).
To further emphasize the need for personal purity in our lives and for guarding our bodies from impurity, the apostle reminds us that our bodies are members of Christ. Every believer is a member of the body of Christ. Would it be proper, then, to take the members of Christ and make them members of a prostitute? To ask the question is to answer it, as Paul does with an indignant certainly not!
And so the apostle warns to flee sexual immorality. There are not to dabble with it, trifle with it, study it, and even talk about it. They are to flee from it!
A beautiful Bible illustration of this is found in the account of Joseph when he was tempted to sin by Potiphar’s wife. (Gen. 39). Potiphar’s wife tried repeatedly to seduce Joseph, but he steadfastly refused. He would not betray his master’s confidence or sin against his God. One day she caught him by his garment. He squirmed out of it and fled, leaving her holding it. He lost his coat but saved his character and eventually gained a crown. She used the coat as “evidence” that Joseph had attempted to rape her. Believers are taught to flee fornication, idolatry, and youthful lusts. Better to flee than to fall.
Most sins have no direct effect on one’s body, but sexual immorality is unique in the sense that is does directly affect one’s body: a person reaps the consequences of this sin in his own body.
Sex outside marriage inevitably and irresistibly works havoc on the offender.
What kind of works does fallen human nature produce? There is no difficulty in identifying the works of the flesh. They are evident to all. Adultery is unfaithfulness in the marriage relationship. Fornication is unlawful sexual intercourse.
“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God.” Gal . 5:19-21.
"..you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body."
"...your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit"
“Do
you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in
you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were
bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” [1 Cor. 6:19-20]
