Sex Outside of Marriage is Never O.K.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases are at an all time high. Although there has been some improvement in the trends, disease rates continue to be epidemic. Youth of today believe that "safe sex" is their license to just let go of all restraint. But I believe that the only safe sex is that which occurs within the sanctity of marriage between one man and one woman.

Romance is an important part of growing up. Affection from the opposite sex is a great need that we all have. When we meet that special person and we are sure that we will someday marry them, that’s the time to exercise extreme caution. Love is not a basis for sex outside of marriage; in fact, love is the best reason to wait.

There is a lot of confusion in our nation today about sex, but God’s Word is pretty clear regarding His plan. Hebrews 13:4 says, "Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept undefiled, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral." This applies to everybody no matter how in love you are. Sex outside of the marriage defiles the marriage bed. If a man is planning on getting married, he should protect and honor the virginity of his future bride. To do otherwise, according to the bible, is immoral.

God created sexual pleasure and intimacy. He made it to be a sign and seal of absolute, lifelong love and commitment. He intended sexual partners to be bonded together in a relationship that could never be broken. That relationship is marriage; not dating, not engagement, and not co-habiting.

If you think about it, most of the relationships that happen in High School don’t last. It’s a stage we pass through. Sex is far too special and the bonds it creates are far too powerful to use in any relationship other than marriage. It is never O.K. outside of marriage. In fact, it is destructive.

We live in a sinful world. Things happen all the time that are outside of God’s will. God does not want people to make bad choices, but they do it anyway. Sexual purity is God’s standard, but many disregard it in favor of fleshly pleasure. Unfortunately, many find out too late that God Word was protection for them.

I want to encourage you to save sex for marriage. If your relationship now involves sex, repent and stop. If your partner really cares for you, they will understand. If they don’t, then you are better off without them.

Starting today, please make some changes. It’s the best, right and healthy thing to do.

By: Edmund Brown