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Sex and Sexuality Jul 19 2007
"We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did..." - 1 Corinthinians 10:8
On a recent trip to Eastern Europe, I went to workout in the fitness center. Two of the five TVs were parked on MTV and VH1, with their beautiful, half-naked seductive dancers. I then went to have breakfast, and a large flat-screen TV was the central focus, as American music videos with more beautiful, scantily-clad dancers filled up the screen. Our waiter was so entranced I couldn't even get a cup of coffee.
The dominant export of American culture, in the name of freedom, is our entertainment industry; freedom to do what you want, rather than freedom with responsibility, honor, and character. We're assaulted 24/7 with sex and sexuality and we're exporting it around the world.
But God had a different idea. When he invented sex, it was designed to be enjoyed to the fullest between a man and woman in marriage. And God's idea is still the best. It's radically counter-cultural and it takes great faith and courage to live it out. Yet, God's plan for sex is unmatched. All others are counterfeits.
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Yes, report it NevermindI couldn't agree more !
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Yes, report it NevermindThis is a very important devotion and a timely devotion. Sex and sexuality has infiltrated every sector of our existance and now, even our political process with videos about crushes on Obama and Gulliani. Both with clear sexual overtones.
Can we not dig deeper as individuals and human beings to subscribe to concepts that are more noble and thought provoking? Selling sex and using sex is easy with a focus on instant self gratification. Resisting temptation while following in the footsteps of our savior takes more effort. But the only way to long term fulfillment.
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Yes, report it NevermindI agree, as usual, fully with Barbara Farish
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Yes, report it NevermindI totally agree. You can't even watch television and not have to worry. The commercials now seem to be among the worst. Our children are so desensitized. It's sad nothing is sacred anymore.
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Yes, report it NevermindCertainly a disconnect occurs between what is exported as American culture and the thought of the United States as being a Christian nation. Given our leadership role in the world I can not help but wonder where all this exploitation of God's gift is leading. I pray for a revival for our nation and others to include an honoring of God's precious gift. Thanks for the daily inspiration to encourage believers to see with God's eyes and feel with the heart of Jesus.