H ave you noticed most churches aren’t talking about sex in the church, I believe this is where these conversations should begin? As Believers in Christ, many churches consider this topic too taboo to talk about, however, just speaking for myself I wish I would have had someone to talk to me honestly about sex, instead of learning about it from tv, peers, or dirty magazines. At some point a child or teen is going to want to know about sex. When it comes to sex, people are in one of these categories, they are either having sex, or they are thinking about sex, or they are wondering what sex is. Most parents have a timeline of when to talk to their kids about “the birds and the bees.” Many times parents find out their kids or teens already know about sex, and some may have already experienced some form of sex, either through masturbation, penetration, oral sex or other form of sexual contact.. It is vitally important to talk to your kids at an early age and let them know God created sex. Sex is holy and should only be done within the matrimony of marriage, between a man and a woman. That said, we all have the same enemy called Satan who comes to kill, steal, and destroy, this enemy takes what God has created for good and turns it around for destruction or an evil outcome. For example: we have adults having sex with kids which is known as Pedophilia, this form of sex is destructive and illegal. If you or someone you know is struggling with pedophilia, please seek help immediately. Adults touching kids or persuading kids in this way will eventually come to light. The Bible tells us what is done in secret will be brought to the light. Help is available. Remember, God is willing and able to deliver you and set you free from this demonic orchestrated evil. Another sexual act done outside of marriage is called fornication. The marriage bed is to be kept undefiled, yet we have men and women cheating on their spouses, this is called Adultery. Other sexual acts that go against the Word of God, is individuals performing a sexual act on themselves called masturbation. Some of us are animal lovers, super cool, however some people have sex with animals, this is called Bestiality. Another abomination is individuals of the same sex engaging in sex with each other, this is called Homosexuality. God created man and woman with a purpose in mind, the only God ordained way to have sexual intimacy is through marriage between a man and a woman. It is worth waiting for God to send you a spouse that will be the best match made under Heaven. I am not making this up, it is the Word of God and you have a chance and a choice starting now to accept or reject this truth. The Supreme Court recently overturned Roe vs Wade. We all have our different opinions, however, I will say God’s word trumps all opinions. God is the Creator of life itself and defines when life begins in the womb. The question is how to help those who are facing a hard situation, be it an unwanted pregnancy, or being raped by an individual or a relative (incest), this is very tragic for any woman or young girl to face. What choices do women/young girls have?. Abortion or life, God’s desire is for you to choose life even in these circumstances. This may not be an easy decision, yet there are many women who chose to keep the baby that could have been aborted, regardless of the terrible event that conception took place, other women have chosen to give the baby up for adoption. The Bible tells us in Genesis 50: 19-20 “Fear not; for am I in the place of God? But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive”. I want to encourage women and underage girls, how you conceived the unborn child may not have been your choice, all is not lost when you trust God who can turn around what the enemy meant for evil and turn it for good. Some of you may be thinking it’s old fashioned or outdated to wait till marriage to engage in sex it’s my body, my choice or it’s too late now you may be thinking. Yes, God gives us a choice and we can choose to do things His way or our own way. I can tell you from one who chose to do it their way, that God’s way is so much better. God Loves you and forgives all who come to Him. Feel free to contact our office for questions you have or needing help in challenging times such as these. Thank you Caleb Thomas M.A. LMHC 319-206-0651 thomasacc.com caleb@thomasacc.com Thomas & Associates Counseling & Consulting Counseling with a God given purpose! 7
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