Honey Pot Thievery.

Talking with a friend some time and there was this question - "Is sex outside of marriage still a sin?"

My response was - "has God changed His word". We both laughed.....

Progressively I was girl-talking with my younger sister and we passed through the above conversation again. We both accepted that a lot of things have changed and some people believe that sex outside of marriage may not still be a sin. 

I see my spirikoko folks coming for me lol. Please be still and hear me out. 

Still discussing with my sister, I asked her if been faithful to one person in marriage is realistic and she said - "YES" . She further added that she might not be in the best position to conclusively answer the question now until she gets married.

Now, I get the perspective she is coming from in saying that she can only categorically confirm that it is possible to be faithful to one partner in marriage when she gets married because some married folks would debunk your "yes" to the possibility of been faithful to one partner in marriage with the line - "You need to get married first because you don't know what you are talking about". 

Someone even went further to tell me one time that - "A lot of men would be delighted to only choose the children but not the wife in their marriages". 

Really???

After my conversation with my sister, my heart was heavy seeing how we have flipped the coin when it comes to obedience to God in relation to our sex life. 

I have been on this project of studying my Bible from Genesis to Revelation. It's my first time of doing this. Please don't be surprised even though I was born into a Christian home LOL. 

Well, better late than never! 

I must confess that this project of studying my Bible from Genesis to Revelation has been a struggle LOL. Thankfully, I am making progress. I am presently in the book of Psalm. Psalm 19 precisely as at the time God inspired this blog post. 

Never mind my in-between gist LOL.

Back to the "Is sex outside of marriage still a sin" matter, fast forward to my quiet time, God takes my eyes to Psalm 19 vs 17 - "The instructions of the Lord are perfect reviving the soul. The degree of the Lord is trustworthy, making wise the simple". 

What drew me was - "Instructions" are "Perfect". "Decrees" are "Trustworthy". 

God says to me - "Ruth, you can take my word to the bank". 

Wooow! 

The integrity of God's word can not be compromised even though some of us feel that it doesn't "still" make sense neither does it fit into the 21st century style of living where we have to live-in, check sexual capacity as well as measure if it meets our expectation. Carry out the confirmation of the absence of a micro penis etc. 

Remember that God sees the end from the beginning and if we are listening to God, He will always expose what every hidden real deal is.

Nobody can lie to you if your listen to God! God will expose the TRUTH because He loves you and you won't move a foot unless He says so.  

You could say - "Ruth, be realistic!" 

I must tell you that a lot of us underestimate God and think that we are a better match maker than God. Imagine our arrogance.  

Before our pride blinds us, please read this line -"You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. MY ENTIRE LIFETIME IS JUST A MOMENT TO YOU, at best, each of us is but a breath" -  Psalm 39vs5

"The command of the Lord are clear, giving insights for living" - Psalm 19 vs 8b.

Yes I am abstaining from sex but sometimes, my heart drifts when I see an attractive guy. Even when nothing physical happens. God sees this feeling and thought in my heart but He doesn't condemn me.

 He takes me to - "How can I know all the sins lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults". Psalm 19 vs 12. 

This word above, frees me from every guilt that might attack me as a result of the thought of desiring an attractive guy. 

Plus I am flesh and blood girl LOL.

Seriously girl, if you struggle with indulging in sex even when deep in your heart, you know "it is still a sin", you can call on God from your pureness or realness. You don't have to be fancy. Just be honest!

You can pray these words in your own language - "Keep ( Insert name) from deliberate sins! Don't let them control me. Then I will be free of guilt and innocent of great sin" - Psalm 19 vs 13. 

You can write it out and confess it every morning and evening. Memorise it and keep praying these word until you see God's control over your sexual appetite. 

Don't feel shy or guilty to ask the Holy Spirit to help you. He really does. 

You are God's special treasure. Make Him PROUD! 

"........Of all the people on earth, the LORD your God has chosen you to be his own special treasure" - Deuteronomy 7 vs 6.

I Love you! 

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