Sexual Immorality and the Christian
In the Bible, sexual immorality is the most common sin we are warned of. Various sins are listed in many places in the Bible, but sins of a sexual nature seem to dominate them. Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed primarily because of sexual immorality. Sex is a wonderful gift given to us by the Lord, but through out the ages it has been used not only in a casual manner, but will also consume our minds if we allow it to. Sex touches almost every aspect of our daily lives in TV, advertising, movies, music and the interaction of individuals at work, school and leisure activities. In our society, people will have sexual relationships after only knowing each other for a short time.
As a Christian, we have power over sin but we are in no way immune to its temptation, so it is important we fully understand the consequences of these sins. The Bible describes sexual immorality in many ways. In Leviticus 18 there is a list of sexual sins that are called despicable. Then in the New Testament acts of impurity, orgies, adultery and homosexuality are also described as being sexually immoral.
Now as we look at the consequences, we must understand our actions will be judged. In Hebrews 13:4 it clearly tells us God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral individuals. Then in Ephesians 5: 3-5, Galatians 5:19-21 and Corinthians 6:9-10 it goes on to say, those who indulge in sexual immorality will not inherit the Kingdom of God. It is not in the Bible once, but several times and by multiple authors. These are very powerful verses, especially when you consider they were spoken to Christians in the early church. These teachings were not given to people outside the church, but to those who called themselves
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