Studies demo that 75% of men in addition to women bring premarital sexual activity past times historic current 20, in addition to almost divorces ask adultery.(1)
Lustful relationships are cypher new: King David suffered lifelong consequences for his lustful nighttime alongside Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12:10).
When the prophet Nathan confronted King David inwards 2 Samuel 12:1-25, he compared David's lustful demeanour to a rich human being who killed a miserable man’s lamb for a unmarried meal. Not a pretty picture.
Genuine dearest involves:
1. Friendship
Love begins alongside friendship, non sex.
2. Respect
Love involves self-control, sacrifice, in addition to consideration (Ephesians 5:25-33).
3. Honesty
Loving relationships aren't built on infidelity or deception (Colossians 3:9).
4. Love for God
Healthy relationships draw us closer to God (1 Corinthians 15:33; Ephesians 5:8-11).
5. Commitment
True lovers reserve sexual intimacy for matrimony out of abide by for their lover in addition to their Lord (1 Corinthians 7:2; 1 Thessalonians 4:4; Hebrews 13:4).
If you're involved inwards whatever sexual human relationship exterior of marriage, hold upwards similar King David: repent in addition to restore your human relationship alongside the Lord. See 8 Elements of Repentance in addition to Restoration - Psalm 51.
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(1) Premarital Sex inwards America in addition to Rates of Divorce for Adultery.
Bible Love Notes
