The Christian and Sex & Marriage

Matthew 5:27-32Matthew 5:27-32

1. You can’t be happy unless you’re sexually

active.2. The kind of relationship that makes you

happy isn’t necessarily what makes me happy – each of us has to work out his own arrangement.

3. You should definitely pursue the lifestyle that makes you happy.

Sex & Relationships: 3 fundamental beliefs of

our society:

How should we live? What is right and what is wrong? What is good and what is evil?

... in the area of sex & relationships?

In Jesus’ Kingdom...

Jesus ‘tightens’ the constraints of the

law (v28) Surely all are guilty!

God cares about our hearts.

God requires purity & faithfulness right down to our hearts & minds

(v27-28)

1. Come to Jesus on our knees2. Daily repentance – turning away from

sin for our own wellbeing.

Jesus’ call to purity & faithfulness calls for drastic

measures (v29-30)

Every Man’s Battle – Steven Arterburn &

Fred Stoeker The Enemy Within – Kris Lundgaard Sex is Not the Problem (Lust is) – Joshua

Harris

Get trained up to do battle against sinful desires:

God’s people should not get divorced Marriage for life is God’s perfect plan for men

& women.

Divorce is tantamount to adultery (v31-32)

Married for God – Christopher Ash This Momentary Marriage – John

Piper The Marriage Book – Nicky & Sila

Lee

Build a Marriage of Intimacy, Strength & Durability:

God’s people should not get divorced Marriage for life is God’s perfect plan for men

& women. Divorce may sometimes be the lesser evil.

Divorce is tantamount to adultery (v31-32)

We should ask Him for mercy! We should be merciful to each other! We should aspire to live out His

kingdom’s values today.

Jesus’ Kingdom is Beautiful!