1 Corinthians 6:18 (AMP) Shun immorality and all sexual looseness [flee from impurity in thought, word, or deed]. Any other sin which a man commits is one outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.
Our Pastor Bob's current series is titled "Warning Track". In it he has been focusing on the warnings posted in the Bible that are there to prevent us from crashing or running our faith into the wall. Yesterday's message was from this passage in 1 Corinthians 6.
Other translations use words such as to run from or flee from immorality. I was following along in my Amplified Bible. The word used here is shun, which is perhaps the strongest and gives a clearer picture. It is a word that is not as commonly used. We may be familiar with it in terms of the Amish community today, where they shun or cast out someone who has openly rebelled and rejected their core beliefs. Similar actions were seen in the Jewish community from Biblical times. It gives the picture of casting or putting out, excommunicating, but doesn't stop there. Along with these, barriers to re-entry are put up.
Notice, also, that the verse referenced impurity in thought, word or deed. It goes beyond our actions but to the thoughts, intents, and desires of the heart. We are to be encouraged and challanged to put up barriers to these things. If the temptations come our way, to put them out with the shield of faith, not to give them the time of day, a second thought or a second look.
A lot of hurt and heartache would be avoided if we would follow this advice to "shun" immoratlity and all sexual looseness.
What kind of barriers are you willing to put up in your life?
In Christ,
Mike
Mike
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Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
Eph 1:7 In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace NIV
1 Corinthians 6:17-20Amplified Bible (AMP)
17But the person who is united to the Lord becomes one spirit with Him.
18Shun immorality and all sexual looseness [flee from impurity in thought, word, or deed]. Any other sin which a man commits is one outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.
19Do you not know that your body is the temple (the very sanctuary) of the Holy Spirit Who lives within you, Whom you have received [as a Gift] from God? You are not your own,
20You were bought with a price [purchased with a preciousness and paid for, made His own]. So then, honor God and bring glory to Him in your body
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