Discussing Sex - Part 2

The “S” word is coming to you once a month from January through April. The reason we address tough topics is to be a sounding board for you and your children. We are intentional about being Biblically sound and culturally relevant. 
 
First things first, sex was designed and created by God. It was His idea to bring oneness. He did not make it dirty, rather beautiful and unifying.
 
We as Godly families must be intentional in our discussions, words, and thoughts. The culture we live in aggressively sells sex through all mediums. Culturally sex is no big deal and has the idea of “try it – you’ll like it,” and “Why not test drive before making a long term commitment?” This is opposite of God’s design for sex. Culturally, the free sex appetite brings trauma, damage, insecurities, disease and is destructive. Biblically, God’s sex design for a husband and wife builds and strengthens oneness and joy.  It includes honoring and serving one another and is constructive in bringing glory to God.
 
Family pressures of talking about the “birds and bees” or having the “BIG TALK” will come naturally and should be handled respectfully. Children will ask in innocent ways, and the way you and your spouse respond will determine how future adolescent discussions will be handled. As bodies change physically there are natural gateways to important discussions.
 
Camp mom, Mary Flo Ridley has a wonderful ministry called “Simple Truths.” Visiting her website, www.justsayyes.org/maryflosimpletruths/about.php, is a great way to get started. It’s an easy, personable and very practical approach to discussing sex. She writes “Parents who wait until their children near adolescence to attempt to conquer this topic are usually overwhelmed by the complexities before them. Parents who start in the early years with simple facts can then build on those facts as the years go by and can more easily handle the complicated issues when the time comes.”
 
Here is a strong scriptural directive 1 Corinthians 6:9-19. Hit us back and we’ll give you more.
 

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Camper Corner
Hey, hey, there is so much to say about sex. Your mind, disciplines and decisions have HUGE ramifications. Make the tough decision to wait until marriage for sexual activity and you’ll never have regrets physically, mentally, emotionally. God is not out to cheat you, but to provide you an incredible privileged treasure. Sex is not a “right”, so don’t make it a wrong.