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What is Maximum Sex? Jun 09 2010
"Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery." NLT - Hebrews 13:4
Hey, let's talk about maximum sex. In a day of so much sexual misunderstanding, we need to look to the One who invented it. In this area, Hollywood constantly perpetuates myths and misunderstandings.
Psychology Today reported in a survey that 94% of television soap operas are about love between partners who are not married to each other. The same holds true for most TV dramas and movies that are out there today. This is just the opposite of what the Inventor of sex had in mind. When God created mankind, He said, "...a man shall leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh."
* Sex is a gift of God to be enjoyed in the context of committed love in marriage.
* Maximum sex is a by-product of a meaningful relationship with one's spouse. You are best friends, physically attracted to one another, and committed for life.
* God's Word goes on to warn that sex outside the context of marriage is filled with problems.
For maximum sex, trust the Inventor of sex. He knows what's best!
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Yes, report it NevermindBut is there forgiveness for adultery?I know we have a forgiving God but from everything I have been reading maybe adultery is the "unforgivable" sin. If you have commited adultery, how can you recover from it?
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Yes, report it NevermindAdultery is not the "unforgivable sin." Just like any other sin...murder, theft, gossip, lies, etc., you ask forgiveness: from God & from those that you've hurt. Then, repent - that is, turn away from the sin and do not do it any longer. Yes, grace abounds, but Paul tells us not to go on sinning so grace may abound more. That's not true repentance.
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Yes, report it NevermindSex outside of marriage falls into two categories, biblically speaking. Sex between two unmarried people is "fornication". Sex that involves one or more married persons with someone other than their spouse is called "adultery". That's why both fornicators and adulterers are condemned.
Sex is the most intimate physical expression of love that God gave us. It is intended to be exclusive and deeply private. It is not a coincidence that God refers to his people as adulterous when they turn their affection away from him and worship/love other gods (material or spiritual). Jesus is described as the bridegroom and the church (us) as his bride. Marriage is intended to be both Holy and High.
God created us to find maximum pleasure in monogomous relationships, both with Him and with our husband/wife. The relationship with Him is eternal. When we make that commitment to Him, He reciprocates. He says, "I will never leave you or foresake you".
It is truly sad how much what God intended as his greatest gift has been made common and base.
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Yes, report it NevermindMae, Having gone thru the disaster of adultery and staying married by the grace of God, here are a couple of thoughts.
You will have many judges out there that quote the condemnation scriptures for adultery. However, you need look no further than David for your answer. David was an adulterer AND a murder, both on the "condemned" list, yet was consider a "man after God's own heart". God is in the business of redemption. That is to turn around what is lost. See the parable of the adulterous woman. Adultery, as with any other sin, is a horrible part of our sin nature and can be utterly destructive if we allow it to rule our lives - either the adulterer or the victim. Repentance is key to allow God to redeem our lives and our relationships for His glory.
Second, don't bury it. Get some help from a reliable Christian counselor or someone that can get at the root of the issue from a biblical perspective. I would also recommend books by Dr Henry Cloud. Adultery is not speeding. There are root relational issues that need to be dealt with in order for you to have the full, vibrant relationship God planned for us.
Praying blessings for you.