No subject is off limits for God’s word
by Pastor Steve Liersch
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Now for the matters you wrote about: ‘It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.’ But since sexual immorality is occurring, each man should have sexual relations with his own wife, and each woman with her own husband (1 Corinthians 6:1,2).
Read 1 Corinthians 7:1–9
Don’t you just love God’s word at this point? It seems no subject is off limits as we journey through the Bible. St Paul, the pastor missionary, had received a letter that raised the whole question of sexual relations with a woman. When was the last time such a topic got raised within your church? Is it even a topic of discussion, or has it been a lifelong taboo subject, so much so that it can’t even be mentioned?
How refreshing to have it raised and to know that even the early church contained people who wanted guidance on even the most intimate topics and that ‘Pastor Paul’ was willing to respond in writing for all to refer to time and time again.
The truth is that statistically, people have sex on their minds more often than is admitted. Depending on age and stage of life, there are phases when it can dominate and when it fades into the background. All the while, God has his ideal created order for us to enjoy: one man and one woman married to the exclusion of all others for as long as they both shall live. And within that relationship, they are free to enjoy the intimacy that expresses the love they share for their mutual pleasure and fulfilment.
Martin Luther wrote in his Small Catechism, addressing the sixth commandment: You shall not commit adultery. What does this mean? We should fear and love God so we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honour each other.
Keep praying for God to guide how you can express your sexual desires in all stages of life so they please him.
Creator God, thank you for our bodies and the ability to express our sexuality in a way that pleases you. Please help all husbands and wives to keep their relationships free from hurtful attitudes and actions so they can enjoy the blessing of each other. Amen.
Pastor Steve and his wife Angelyn are virtually empty nesters living in the beautiful southern Perth coastal suburbs near Warnbro Sound beach. He likes gardening, watching sports, working on home projects and spending time with his wife and children. He is constantly seeking ways to help connect people to Jesus in a meaningful way.
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