1 Dec, 2006
Teenagers who follow Jesus face the same sexual presssures as those who are not Christians. What's your respone?
A high school girl went to visit her pastor and explained that her boyfriend was pressuring her to have sex. She said that both of them were Christians and that they shouldn't have sex, but it was getting to the point that she did not know what to say to her boyfriend.
Her pastor offered the following advice: "The next time that you feel pressured, take him by the hands, look him in the eyes and say to him 'Let's pray right now about having sex. If we can sincerely pray about this in Jesus' name and ask God to bless it, I am sure that it will be okay with Him to do it.'
What do you think? Would this cool down "lover boy"?
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"Come on...don't you love me?"
Today's God's Story is about sexual sin. Paul, God's writer of this scripture, teaches us to fight against immorality. Why?
Because God wants us to be holy. Sexual desires and activities must be placed under Christ's control in our lives. God came up with the idea of sex. He has given it as a gift to be enjoyed for pleasure and to make babies - but only as an expression of love between a husband and wife.
Because sexual sin causes so much hurt and damage. When sex takes place outside a marriage relationship, people get hurt, relationships are ruined, girls get pregnant (and often have abortions), guys abandon the young moms, diseases are passed around, the witness for Christ's cause suffers, people are full of guilt, dignity is lost......
Because of God's judgment and punishment. Since God is holy and just, He brings and allows consequences for our sins.
BUT GOD HAS AMAZING GRACE AND LOVINGLY OFFERS HIS FORGIVENESS!
How can we connect today's God's Story to our lives?
- Thank God for coming up with the beautiful gift of sex. Confess any sinful desires and/or sensual activities you've been struggling with in your life. Ask His Spirit to give you the faith you need, the power you need to say no to pressure, the patience you need to wait for the Chrisitan spouse He has in mind for you.
- Read Paul's words in 1st Corinthians 6:18-20 about our bodies being the temple of the Holy Spirit. Every day, as you face sexual pressure in our sensual culture, remember that the Holy Spirit is in you. This is key to keep abiding in Christ consistently.
How can you connect today's story, God's Story and your story to others?
- Share this DAILYBIDE with others who are followers of Jesus. It might be your youth group or a small group.
- If you are not already in a small group of friends who are serious about following Jesus, start one. Pray for each other and hold each other accountable in the challenge of living a life of sexual purity in obedience to Christ.
- Be ready to share some of your story about your life in Christ, because your peers will notice you living a life of sexual purity and will be curious as to why?
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