The
Act of Marriage
Scripture
1.
Sexual activity outside of marriage is sin against God, man and oneself
– Gen. 39:9, Psa. 51:3-4; 1 Ths. 4:6; 1 Cor. 6:18.
2.
Within marriage it is pure & honorable – Gen. 2:25; Heb. 13:4.
3.
Preachers are not preaching God’s word on this subject (perhaps afraid
to, or don’t think it is sin, etc.)
-ARE YOU READY
FOR THE “ACT OF MARRIAGE”?
·
No, if you are not married
– 1 Cor. 7:1-2.
a. 5
mil. unmarried Americans living together.
b. Over
60% couples live together before marriage.
c. Cohabitation
is not training ground for marriage!
d. Must control the flesh – Matt. 5:27-30; 2 Tim. 2:22.
· No, if you are married to the wrong person – Matt. 5:32; 19:9; Heb. 13:4
·
No, if you are not ready to
be a parent – Gen. 4:1.
-Blessing & responsibility - Psa. 127:3-5; 128:1-3, 6; Prov. 17:6
-Marriage suited for children – Gen. 2:24; 1:27-28
·
No, if you think it is about
you – 1
-In marriage you don’t have power over your body
-Selfishness harms many marriages – 7:5; 1 Cor.
· No, if you are not committed to being faithful to your spouse – Heb. 13:4; 1 Ths. 4:3, 8; Gen. 2:24 (Matt. 19:5-6).
·
Yes, if you…
1.
Are married – 1 Cor. 7:1-2
2.
Are married scripturally –
Matt.
3.
Are prepared to be a parent –
Gen. 4:1
4.
Know it is about your spouse –
1 Cor. 7:3-5
5.
Are committed to fidelity –
Heb. 13:4