For the longest time, the concept of sex, especially within marriage, has been grossly misunderstood. Over the years, many conflicting views have come about, causing confusion, even among Bible-believing married couples. The draw of sex is very strong. In the teenage years, raging hormones naturally cause teens to begin viewing the opposite sex with much more interest. Media compounds this problem by making sex enticing. But though the secular world promotes sex, many in the church either condemn it or try hard to keep silent about it.
Sex in Marriage: How it Fits into God’s Plan | Redding Christian Counseling
This suggests that the way to avoid both loneliness and boredom is to date but never commit to marriage. In an effort to condemn sexual activity outside of marriage, we throw the proverbial baby out with the bathwater. Then we are surprised to find newly married couples ill-equipped to navigate not only their wedding night but sexual intimacy in general. It is important to remember not only that the Bible forbids sex outside marriage, but that it commends sex within marriage.
God’s Plan for Sexual Intimacy: 4 Principles for Married Couples
Steven Koster. Sex is an important part of God's plan for marriage. God wants you to enjoy and celebrate your spouse sexually. This perspective on sexuality came as a surprise to a couple we were counseling as they entered their second marriage.
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