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SEE , GOD DOESN ’ T WANT US TO ENGAGE IN PRE-MARITAL SEX FOR SEVERAL REASONS . FIRST OF ALL , IT ’ S IN HIS WORD AND WE ARE TO OBEY HIS WORD OVER OUR OWN DESIRES . SEXUAL INTERCOURSE IS A COVENANT ACTION .
I know that promises don ’ t mean much to people today , but when you engage in sexual intercourse you are entering into a treaty and pledge with that person . God doesn ’ t want us going around making such deep connections with multiple individuals . He wants us to preserve our bodies for the one we will marry . We are the best gift to our husbands / wives . Giving of ourselves in body is the most valuable level of gift giving there is . Just as Christ gave himself for the church !
So what about the “ test drive ” theory ? How will I know if we are compatible ? Here is the problem in terms of compatibility . Virgins have no relatable appetite for sex . Take for example a slice of apple pie . If I never have any , I will never know what it tastes like .
My taste buds could not detect the flavors without having a bite . Now let ’ s say I taste apple pie , and then move on to blueberry and raspberry . Now I can compare all three pies and decide which I prepare at any given time . When it comes to sex , you tend to want to take a test drive because you ’ ve already experienced too many flavors . In addition to that you may be comparing partners . I don ’ t know of any spouse that wants to be compared to their spouses ’ former partners . It ’ s such a beautiful thing when two virgins can enter matrimony with no prior experiences clouding or contaminating their intimacy !
Now this is specifically for the ladies out there . The Bible describes women as virgins or wives . God never intended for us to be “ single ” by society ’ s standards . We are born virgins and should remain virgins until we are wives . So let ’ s get a little personal . Perhaps you ’ re engaging in pre-marital sex in your present relationship . You know that feeling of guilt and condemnation that comes over you each time you leave the “ sheets ”. Not to mention the blessing you cut yourself off from because of disobedience to God ’ s word . There are some doors that will never open because God is waiting for you to trust him and demonstrate self-control . I ’ m here to say you don ’ t have to live like that . The closeness you experience is supposed to be reserved for your husband . Don ’ t you want to experience that closeness without the looming guilt that will quickly follow ? You can ask God to help you . Tell Him your desire to obey His Word and apologize for disobeying it . He will help you . Talk with your mate about the changes you want to make . If sex is a deal breaker for him then it ’ s time for that relationship to end . Anyone who really cares for you cares for the state of your soul and spirit more than sexing your body . It will be an adjustment . I ’ m not saying it will be easy . I am saying it will be worth it . God will honor your obedience . Sexual purity is not outdated and it is not archaic . Obeying God ’ s word will open you up to the best options life has to offer ! Make a commitment to God and yourself in the year to come to remain sexually pure until you are a wife !
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