The "S" Word Needs Boundaries

 “So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession”   James 1:16-18 NLV. 
 
Sex is God’s idea and design. His design is for oneness in all senses: emotionally, spiritually, purposefully, serving and yes – physically. Sex does need boundaries, certainly before marriage and absolutely throughout the gift and high calling of marriage.
 
Every red blooded teenager has a physical clock and the timer has various settings. Who hasn’t asked or pondered “How far is too far?” Every youth pastor deals with the question, and every teenager has adventure and discovery ready to burst. God did not design SEX to frustrate, divide, make dirty, shame or guilt. It is designed rather to unify, bless and confirm His purpose for marriage.
 
 Our culture misrepresents SEX through every medium with lies and false representations of hot crazy out of control beastly self absorbed maniacs. From music, movies, commercials, jokes and internet, it is a trap to rob innocence, purity and emotional / physical health. God has given us discipline to present ourselves to Him and to our spouse (or future spouse) as a HOLY, set a-part gift of honor and exhilarating joy.
 
 Biblical SEX is not behavior modification, rather it is the beautiful fulfillment of God’s precious and sacred gift to unite at a level of real love, devotion and commitment. Memorize these verses 1 Samuel 12:20, 21; Joshua 1:7; 1 Corinthians 6:18 & 10:6-8; 2 Corinthians 2:14.
 

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Camper Corner
 
MAC’s & WOG’s do not dismiss wise counsel. We can and should present every area of our lives as a gift of honor that has great value. This is not easy or even possible without God’s help. His strength comes through godly boundaries (His Word), godly friends (real friends), and making purposeful decisions. Pssst…when Cheri and I got engaged we wrote out a purity contract to assure that we marry as virgins…again it was by God’s power, strength and guidance, that we made it. You too can through Christ (Philippians 4:13). It’s sooo worth it and He has your good in mind…all the time.