IT WILL BETTER YOUR LIVES.
The debate among singles whether fornication is a sin or not is on the increase, especially among those engaged to get
married. The Bible is very clear on this matter and this article will not only show it is wrong, but will also help singles know how to avoid fornication. It would be helpful to those of you who
want to keep their marriage bed undefiled, those who want to lay the right foundation for their marriage. Or for those who know
someone who does…
1. AGREE IT IS WRONG.
First you must be one whose Lord is God and who takes His word as final authority over your life. You must be one who believes and seeks to obey Him in all your ways. You must be one who is ready to swim against the tide of the world and follow the narrow
path of unpopularity of this world we live in. you must be one who believes that if God says not to do it then you would ensure to obey. If this is established then let me show you that God does not approve of pre-marital sex (fornication).
For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication. 1 Thessalonians 4:3
But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood… Acts 15: 20
These are just two of many scriptures showing how God wants us to handle our bodies. He lives in us and demands that we
should treat our bodies like His temple that it is. You do not own your body! What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of
the Holy Ghost which is in you,
which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. 1 Corinthians
619-20
2. MAKE IT INCONVENIENT.
I always tell singles and those already in a relationship to make it very inconvenient for
them to have sex with their fiances / fiancées before marriage.
Let me explain: You should visit and meet each other or spend time together in places where it will be impossible for you to
commit the act. Visits to each other’s homes, or even friend’s
homes where you can be “left alone” can pose a serious threat.
I hear some ladies say they went to cook or
clean for their fiancés and I tell those who
want to listen that it is not very appropriate
for them to do that, there is time for every
thing. I might subscribe to you cooking and
sending to him but not going over to his
house to do it. You should avoid making
room for “mistakes” to occur.
…And do not give the devil
a foothold. Ephesians 4:27
3. TOUCHES.
One thing to also beware of is touches; yes
touches. When you start touching each
other, you increase the chances of arousing
your sexuality. And when you continue
touching each other so, your defences get
weaker and
weaker to the point where you will no
longer be able to resist the urge to go on
and do “it”, this is because the mind is very
powerful and thoughts of what could
happen with you two will keep playing in
your mind.
…And do not give the devil
a foothold. Ephesians 4:27
4. THINK OF THE CONSEQUENCES.
Thinking of the consequences of fornication
will put godly fear in you, especially if you
are a true believer in God and you believe
that Jesus can return any moment and will
not take you with Him if He finds you in sin.
Since no one knows when His return will be,
you should live everyday like it is “The Day”.
Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not
inherit the kingdom of God? Be not
deceived: neither fornicators,nor idolaters,
nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers
of themselves with mankind. 1 Corinthians
6:9
5. PRAY.
For it is in prayer you receive wisdom and
power to over come all. Prayer causes you to
be filled more with God’s Spirit. If you do not
pray then you make yourself an easy prey
for the devil.
Notice that I put this towards the end, if you
pray and leave the above mentioned undone
then you are setting yourself up.
Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter
into temptation… Mark 14:38
6. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!
Finally on this list, I advise that when face
toface with the temptation to commit a
sexual
sin, instead of conversing with each other
or the enemy, you should do one very
important thing God recommends: RUN!
Joseph ran for his life and he enjoyed God’s
blessing, Samson remained and lost his
glory, which would you choose?
Flee fornication… 1 Corinthians 6:18
The end is closer than we think, give way for
God and less of your flesh desire and the
Lord be with you.
I pray this helps in ways more than one way,
and remember to email or share with a
friend or loved one.