My husband and I are extremely privileged to lead a small group of young students at our church. It was amazing to see how courageously they took steps of faith to make God’s name known. God is really at work in this emerging generation, and it is truly awesome!
However, it is also worth mentioning that these children are the primary targets of the enemy.Unfortunately, he is using every possible tactic to manipulate and falsify faith-filled messages That yes built About truth and grace. In addition, today’s society has deep-rooted misconceptions about one’s identity and sexuality, and confusion is rampant.The result is that children and teenagers who grow up in the church and profess their faith are unable to see the way God truly sees them and The nature of sin.
Honestly, this is an easy trap for any of us to fall into, as every generation has its own worldly and sinful struggles. And, while the methods may have changed or changed over the years, the temptation remains strong and sugar-coated, the lies are just as clever, and the bait of sinful choices always tempts us with gentle thoughts trying to push boundaries and find loopholes. This is usually when heavy feelings of guilt and shame meet with whispers of, God will never forgive me.
Friends, scammers are still scamming people! But God is still God, and His nature radiates love, grace, and mercy. So when one of the students asked if God forgives premarital sex, my initial response was wholeheartedly: “Yes, of course, He does!” However, I know there are many layers to this question, and it comes with a heart May be seeking permission to fall into lust (if there is forgiveness) or a repentant heart due to heavy sin.
There’s a lot to unpack here, so let’s get this out of the way, shall we?
Are all sins the same to God?
First, we must address the issue of sin.It’s all sin real Is the same true for our God? The simple (short) answer is yes and no. Yes, because all sin separates us from God (Isaiah 59:2). James 2:10 basically It states that if a person obeys the entire law, but only sins a little, then they are guilty of violating the entire law. sound beautiful Harsh?
Well, the point James is making here is that all sins matter to God, no matter how big or small they seem. This means that we cannot ignore any sin we have committed and confess it to God. Yet, despite this, there are degrees of sin. Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven sins that the Lord truly hates. Pride, lying, murder, malice and pleasure, perjury, fomenting strife and division.
While these are sinful choices that separate us from God and cause hurt, pain, and betrayal in our relationships, God chooses to see not just the sin itself, but the nature of our hearts (1 Samuel 16: 7, Jeremiah 17:10). If the heart is deceptive and malicious, God will provide consequences and punishment accordingly (John 3:36), but if the heart is soft, God will provide great mercy and grace (Ezekiel 36:26-28).
about Jesus spoke about the sin of sexual immorality outside of marriage in Matthew 5:27-28, noting that this sin manifests itself in the mind and then takes hold of the heart. Merely looking at another person with lustful eyes is committing adultery and can have devastating consequences. However, the physical act of adultery comes with a whole new set of consequences. In Jesus’ day, doing so was punishable by death. Today we see how sexual relationships outside the confines of marriage can leave a deep mark of pain and bring outright betrayal and the shame that comes with it.
Jesus tells us that our thoughts often create our choices, and that sinful thoughts and choices can have lasting consequences, affecting not only our lives but the lives of others, including those we love. What’s more, when we don’t guard our minds and hearts, including how we view our sexual relationships, there are serious consequences that can create a frustrating distance between us and God.
God’s plan is the best
While all sin separates us from God, and we know that varying degrees of sin bring varying degrees of consequences and punishments, it is wise to understand God’s influence on us. real want when it comes to our sexual desire, so We can live accordingly.
Gender and our sexual identity are part of God’s design for us.We are to enjoy the gifts of masculinity and femininity marriage, And glorify God with our bodies (1 Corinthians 7:5). Sex is a beautiful blessing that God provides to men and women when they take vows and become one flesh under God through covenant (Mark 10:8-9). besides, It goes against God’s plan for us and can lead to discord and destructive consequences.
Several passages in the Bible tell us to flee from sexual immorality (1 Corinthians 6:18-20, 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5, Galatians 5:19-20), Because God knows that sex outside of marriage can lead to misunderstandings it provides strength and beauty to faithful married couples.
However, more and more couples, including Christians, are finding it difficult to wait, and if they plan to get married one day, there’s probably nothing wrong with considering the idea.However, as stated earlier, impure thoughts just playing carries fire and can lead couples to engage in behavior that can (and will) tarnish their relationship.
the fact is When a couple chooses not to wait for marriage and God’s perfect timing, it essentially mocks and belittles this precious gift.Transcending God’s boundaries and plans also has its consequences own unique set result.Because sex is a blessing from God be shared Oxytocin is released between husband and wife to help create a special bond that builds trust and promotes togetherness.when this Already done Outside the confines of marriage, it has been shown to have adverse effects, often weakening the marital relationship. Not only that, but the overall view of sex can become distorted and flawed, numbing the spiritual growth of the relationship.
God is full of mercy
So where is the hope? Does God really forgive premarital sex? Yes! The answer is still a wholehearted “yes”. While this sin comes with many emotional ties and can be quite heavy to bear, the reality is that once we know where our identity lies, be foundwe know where to find the source of hope that leads to salvation!
Let’s see what comes from the heart (and longest) A conversation between Jesus and another man in the Gospel of John.a conversation be seen as prohibit, It was even illegal, as Jewish men could not speak to strange women, let alone Samaritans. But this did not prevent Jesus from divinely intervening with this woman.a woman seen As an outcast and an adulterer from the community. However, Jesus was already waiting for her. Be prepared for her hurt, pain, and shame (John 4:7-14). In a loving and gentle way, Jesus told her that her sin may have caused her great harm and left her soul barren and dry, but that He was the answer to finding healing and hope (John 4:21-16).
Oh, dear brother or sister, if you are struggling with the sin of sexual immorality, Jesus sees you and is waiting for you to come to Him. He is waiting to provide you with the hope found in living water that will cleanse you from sin and cleanse you from all hurt, shame, and guilt. Who are you never went too far Let Him touch you. Soften your heart today, seek repentance, and accept His great gift of mercy.
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