Sexual Morality

Basics…

Your Beauty– Is based on who you are, not on

what you look like… – Is based on your perception, not

on what others say…– Therefore, it should be saved for

the one who deserves it…

“Genesis 1:26 Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock,

over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground." ”

Till We Have Faces – C.S. Lewis

Outline

Sexual Morality– The Warning – The Trap– The Aftermath– The Reward

The Warning

“Keep the Word of God close to your heart” (Proverbs 6:20-26)

“Find someone who shares your commitment to the Lord.” (Proverbs 2:12-19)

A True WifeWisdom

The AdulteressThe Foreigner

The Warning1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 It is God's will that you should be sanctified: that you should

avoid sexual immorality; that each of you should learn to control his own body in a way

that is holy and honorable, not in passionate lust like the heathen, who do not know God;

and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him.

The Lord will punish men for all such sins, as we have already told you and warned you.

For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. Therefore, he who rejects this instruction does not reject man but

God, who gives you his Holy Spirit.

The Trap

“Realize what is at stake… and how quickly it can be taken away.” (Proverbs 7:6-23)

The Aftermath

“Otherwise bear the permanent marks of touching the fire.” (Proverbs 6:27-35)

The Reward

“Share your life with someone who deserves it.” (Proverbs 5:15-21)

“She’s Everything”

She's a yellow pair of running shoesA holey pair of jeansShe looks great in cheap sunglassesShe looks great in anythingShe's I want a piece of chocolateTake me to a movieShe's I can't find a thing to wearNow and then she's moody

“She’s Everything”

She's a Saturn with a sunroofWith her brown hair a-blowingShe's a soft place to landAnd a good feeling knowingShe's a warm conversationThat I wouldn't miss for nothingShe's a fighter when she's madAnd she's a lover when she's loving

“She’s Everything”

[Chorus]

And she's everything I ever wanted

And everything I need

I talk about her, I go on and on and on

'Cause she's everything to me

“She’s Everything”

She's a Saturday out on the townAnd a church girl on SundayShe's a cross around her neckAnd a cuss word 'cause its MondayShe's a bubble bath and candlesBaby come and kiss meShe's a one glass of wineAnd she's feeling kinda tipsy

“She’s Everything”

She's the giver I wish I could beAnd the stealer of the coversShe's a picture in my walletand my unborn children's motherShe's the hand that I'm holdingWhen I'm on my knees and prayingShe's the answer to my prayerAnd she's the song that I'm playing

“She’s Everything”

[Chorus]

And she's everything I ever wanted

And everything I need

I talk about her, I go on and on and on

'Cause she's everything to me

“She’s Everything”

She's the voice I love to hearSomeday when I'm ninetyShe's that wooden rocking chairI want rocking right beside meEveryday that passesI only love her moreYeah, she's the oneThat I'd lay down my own life for

“She’s Everything”

And she's everything I ever wantedAnd everything I needShe's everything to meYeah she's everything to me

Everything I ever wantedAnd everything I needShe's everything to me

Proverbs 31:10-31A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth

far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks

nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from

afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for

her family and portions for her servant girls.

Proverbs 31:10-31She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she

plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong

for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does

not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle

with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to

the needy.

Proverbs 31:10-31When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for

all of them are clothed in scarlet. She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine

linen and purple. Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes

his seat among the elders of the land. She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies

the merchants with sashes. She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh

at the days to come.

Proverbs 31:10-31She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her

tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat

the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he

praises her: "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who

fears the LORD is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her

praise at the city gate.

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