Doing Everything by the Book Except Premarital Sex (Part 2)

410: Doing Everything by the Book Except Premarital Sex (Part 2)

In this episode, Jay continues his discussion with Allen Parr by addressing the question: Why is it important for Christian couples to refrain from having premarital sex?

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Episode Title: Doing Everything by the Book Except Premarital Sex (Part 2)

Guest: Allen Parr – Follow Him on Twitter

Question We Address and Answer:

Why is it important for Christian couples to refrain from having premarital sex?

Key Lessons and Takeaways:

Why we must keep our commitments to God.
Reasons why God desires for us to live sexually pure lives.
Why some people believe having premarital sex is not a big deal.
The danger of justifying and making excuses for having premarital sex.
Consequences and negative effects that result from having premarital sex.

Scriptures:

“Sometimes I wish everyone were single like me—a simpler life in many ways! But celibacy is not for everyone any more than marriage is. God gives the gift of the single life to some, the gift of the married life to others.“ – 1 Corinthians 7:7 (MSG)

“The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. ²Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. ³They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth.“ – 1 Timothy 4:1-3 (NIV)

Hold Yourself Accountable:

Decide to make your relationship with God more important than your relationship with your partner.

Apply the Kingdom Principle:

“Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. ⁶The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. ⁷The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. ⁸Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.” – Romans 8:5-8 (NIV)

Take Action Now:

Address the issue of having premarital sex and don’t ignore it.
Guard your gates (eyes and ears) and be aware of the things that may be tempting you.
Talk to your partner.
Make a vow together to remain celibate (write it down and sign it).

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