The importance of Purity and avoiding sexual immorality.

Sexual immorality is one of the main attacks on Christianity.

Me in my wedding dress in 3rd of July, 1993.

This is a bit different than my normal topic, but I want you all to read about this very important issue, written by my husband Emanuel, which I of course also stand by 100%.

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We know that “God has not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness.”

(1 Thessalonians 4:7)

We know from the context that uncleanness here is sexual uncleanness, sexual immorality.

The Bible talks a lot about sexual purity - a message that a lot of so called Christians have left behind, and which is much disliked by many non-Christians.

Now we might need to mention that the word purity has been hi-jacked by new age and pagans, but having food or air pure, will not do any spiritual or eternal good. However the Bible talks a lot about purity – and sexual purity is a very important thing in the Bible.

Today the so called “Purity culture” is much hated and smeared.

However values like to abstain from sex before marriage and for women to cover up and dress modestly to avoid men looking at them with lust, are classic Christian, Bible based values.

Whilst Bible haters describe this as something bad - of course the very opposite is true.

History has proved time and time again that following the Bible gives healthy marriages and happy persons, whilst the impure, sexual immoral life, so much pushed in music videos and soap-operas, has wrecked a countless number of marriages, and destroyed the life of so many precious people.

For anyone wanting to be a Christian, to abstain from sex before marriage and for women to cover up and dress modestly, should be basic, and this is a view held by all true Christians in all times and no Christian leader is to be found that have had another view.

Yes, this is indeed one of the most obvious things in the Bible.

Jesus Himself said:

“That whosoever looks on a woman to lust after her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.” (Matthew 5:28)

Everyone knowing a little about how men and women functions, knows that many men find it very hard not to look at a woman with lust if she has little clothes or tight clothes.

Yes, some goes so far as to say that it is impossible for a man not to do it. Whilst this is not true, probably the majority of men find themselves in this very position. They cannot but to look with lust.

This is as basic as 1 + 1 = 2

Needless to say, this of course puts a responsibility on a woman to cover up and dress modestly, not to get men to sin against their will.

- Yes, but shall I not have the freedom to dress as I want?, someone might say.

We do not have freedom to hurt others, but shall behave respectfully towards others, and not do anything that is causing someone to stumble.

Just as we do not have the freedom to drive on the wrong side of the road, just because we want to be free to do it.

And God has instructed the woman how to dress:
“Likewise that women adorn themselves in decent apparel, with modesty and sobriety,” (1 Timothy 2:9)

It is obvious that if a woman clothes the Christian way – it will not draw attention to her body.

And which Christian woman wants someone else than her husband to see her anyway?

Sexual immorality is a heavy duty attack on Christianity

Sexual immorality is one of the most hurtful things for people.

It has wrecked a countless number of lives, marriages and inflicted so much pain.

This is of course one reason why the Bible warns so much for it.

In Acts 15 we see that the gentile Christians got very few instructions, but to abstain from sexual immorality was one of them.

“that you abstain from things offered to idols, from blood, from things strangled, and from sexual immorality. If you keep yourselves from these, you will do well.” (Acts 15:29 NKJV)

And we know that Balaam helped putting a stumbling block for Israel, and one way in which he did it was by sending in women to get them to commit sexual immorality.

“But I have a few things against you, because you have there those who hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed to idols, and to commit sexual immorality.” (Revelation 2:14 NKJV)

In 1 Corinthians we read the we should “Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.” (1 Corinthians 6:18 NKJV)

Not only avoid – Flee. And flee is a pretty strong word.

And in 2 Timothy 2:22 we read:

“Flee also youthful lusts:”

And when the deeds of the flesh are listed up, sexual immorality, tops the list.

“The deeds of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication, uncleanness, wantonness,” (Galatians 5:19)

and we see:

“of the which I tell you before, as I have told you in time past, that they which commit such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.” (Galatians 5:21)

We could go on and on with Bible verse after Bible verse about this, as this is a major thing for any Christian to avoid, as pointed out in Acts 15, and as it causes a lot of problems.

It is simply beyond dispute that a Christian should live pure and holy and avoid sexual immorality.

And as we all know - sexual immorality starts with the eyes.

If you are a man: Make a quality decision not to look at women, except your wife. And God is there to help you.

After all, what is wrong with focusing your eyes on a woman’s face or hands?

I am not saying that you should look away if someone comes against you very little clothes. Some might find it better to do it, others not. That is a call you have to make yourself.

If you are a woman: Make a quality decision to not having men falling into sin, by looking at you, and dress accordingly.

Clearly, all clothing that draws attention to the female sexual body parts – there is no good reason for any true Christian woman to wear.

That this is really important we also see in 1 Thessalonians

“For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality;

that each of you should know how to possess his own vessel in sanctification and honor,

not in passion of lust, like the Gentiles who do not know God;

that no one should take advantage of and defraud his brother in this matter, because the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also forewarned you and testified.

For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness.

Therefore he who rejects this does not reject man, but God, who has also given us His Holy Spirit.”

(1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 NKJV)

God does not take this lightly. Contrary we see that the Lord is the avenger of all such.

And that he who rejects this does not reject man, but God.

We could go on and on and on with Bible verses showing how important it is for a Christian to avoid sexual immorality.

As we now have seen, to get Christians to commit sexual immorality is a major attack

Therefore to claim that Christians are free to look at women they are not married to, or that Christian women are free to not dress modestly - is a serious heresy.

Some claim that God’s grace mean that you can ignore His commandments – which really is not smart.

Others claim that a pure heart is enough and that then you can ignore God’s commandments about sexual purity and live as you want – which again is not smart at all.

If you are not a Christian reading this – the most important is to get your life right with God, by giving all your heart to Jesus. 100%

And when you have done – actions shall follow.

If you are Christian – we have now documented that the instructions in the Bible on this topic are crystal clear, which of course also is why true Christians throughout history have had the same view on this topic.

Wish you well.

Emanuel & Liv