I speak of one spouse here to ensure that both men and women are represented. One of the more impacting and debilitating temptations in this world is that of sexual immorality. I know that I struggle with being tempted with that which I see and hear, just in the public space. People dressing promiscuously and speaking of their exploits are hard to avoid in public, let alone what is available in the private space. And, the ideas that it is and/or should be perfectly acceptable to engage in whatever makes you “feel good” is, in my opinion, crippling others as to what is right and what is wrong.
I will take a step back now and address how to avoid some of this temptation as directed from God’s word. You see, every man and every woman should have their own spouse. Not for the sake of having a spouse, but in love and as a partner in the fight against the temptations of sexual immorality.
“1Now concerning the matters about which you wrote: ‘It is good for a man not to have sexual relations with a woman.’ 2But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.” — 1 Corinthians 7:1-2 (ESV)
Paul writes here about men and women not having sexual relations with the other, but if they must, it should be in the confines of marriage. God made us that way and He certainly knew what He was doing. Even back to the beginning, Eve was created to be a companion to Adam, and there was not another created, only the two of them. Now, where the evil one tempted and created the scenario where they were overcome by there temptation, God allowed them to have each other, and only each other, in their newly found desires for sexual relations.
The temptation for sex is there for all of us as we are human. As such, in order to live the life God has for me, I have to ensure that I am able to stave off the temptation of sexual immorality and focus on the work God has for me. Here in this world, I am grateful to have Lori as my partner in fighting off the temptation of sex. She and I have given to each others that which is only ours to give. We have dedicated ourselves to each other and every chance each day to lean on one another when the temptation of sexual immorality comes. I have her to look to when I am tempted and she has me. We have an immediate partner to satisfy our desires and do not have to look to anyone else.
What is your attitude as relates to the temptation of sex? Are you simply giving in to the temptation with whoever comes your way? What if you dedicated yourself in marriage to satisfy your desires?
Trevor's Thoughts 