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The Voice in the Wilderness

45: 04 – 2023

Flee Sexual Sins

Text: 1 Corinthians 6:18

“Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.”

One of the most prevalent sins that has always been with mankind are sins that are of sexual nature. As can be seen in the Holy Scriptures, this sin had been responsible for the fall of many. It is responsible for the fall of many in our days and will still lead to the fall of many in the future. It was sexual immorality that made David, a man after GOD’s own heart to fall and would have fallen out of grace, but for his timely and heartfelt repentance (2 Samuel 12:13; Psalm 51:1-19). It was the sin of sexual immorality that led to the untimely termination of the ministry committed by GOD into the hands of Samson (Judges 14:1-2; 16:1; 16:4-21). But for the fear for GOD in Joseph and his determination to flee from Potiphar’s wife, he would have been included in the number of those who fell via this evil (Genesis 39:7-12). What would have become of Joseph had he succumbed to the wishes of Potiphar’s wife? What would have happened to the dreams concerning his being ordained by GOD to be the most prominent of Jacob’s children? Have we wondered what would have become of GOD’s destiny concerning him? Sexual sins are evil! GOD says to you and I, “Flee fornication.” Not just fornication, but also adultery, homosexuality, masturbation, pornography, and other sensual conducts. These and other degrading passions are considered grave sins in the sight of GOD. They destroy the soul. A person whose soul is destroyed has no eternity in GOD’s holy presence. They are a transgression of GOD’s law and will therefore place anybody who indulges in them outside GOD’s Kingdom (Rom 1:24-32; 1 Cor 6:9-10; Gal 5:19-21).

Many may not know this or is it that we pretend not to know, that the arousal of sinful lust in others through one’s appearance and mode of dressing can rightly be described as sexual sin. A lot of women who profess to be believers and yet put-on body-hugging clothes and other odious dress styles and appearances in the name of modernity or civilisation are indulging in Biblically unjustifiable conduct as their actions arouse in others, especially men sexual desires that cannot be righteously fulfilled (Ephesians 4:19; 1 Pet 4:3; 2 Pet 2:2,18). Be not deceived into believing that if you continually break fellowship with CHRIST by living in immorality your salvation and inheritance in the kingdom of GOD are still secure. Do not be fooled. No one can live for immoral gratification and still inherit the kingdom of GOD (Rom 6:16; James 1:15; 1 John 2:4).

Brothers and sisters, salvation without the regenerating and sanctifying work of the HOLY SPIRIT has no place in the New Testament nor does it have a place with our walk with LORD JESUS. Approving the immoral and perverted practice of others is as serious as the practice itself (Rom 1:32). This includes many who have pleasure (agree with or consent to) in the immoral actions of others as dramatised in books, videos and TV entertainment. Let us remember that sin is intensified in any society whenever it meets with no inhibition from the disapproval of others.

Those who profess faith in JESUS CHRIST and yet use the immoral action of others for entertainment and relaxation are directly contributing to the public opinion favourable to immorality and therefore to the eternal damnation of an indefinite number of other people. Such sin will be exposed and judged at the day of final judgement (2 Thessalonians 2:12).

Conclusion
Believers in CHRIST are called to be morally and sexually pure (Hosea 2:19; 2 Corinthians 11:2; Ephesians 5:25-27; Hebrews 13:4). Purity means that we are free from all taints of lewdness and all acts and thoughts that incite desires not in accordance with one’s virginity before marriage or one’s marriage covenant after marriage. It stresses restraint and avoidance of all sexual stimulation or activity that would defile one’s purity before GOD. This includes controlling one’s own body in a way that is holy and honourable (1 Thessalonians 4:4) and not in passionate lust (1 Thessalonians 4:5). This Scriptural instruction is for both for the single and the married.

Think on these and it shall be well with you as you obey the voice of the HOLY SPIRIT. Till we meet again on this platform, I remain yours in CHRIST JESUS, Brother Michael E. Dike @ The Dayspring Ministries.

GOD bless you.