1- Sexual Sins.
2- Idol Woorship and Demonic Interaction.
3- Interpersonal Conflicts.
4- Other Carnal Gratifications.
SS Class focused on the first group of sins mentioned in this passage. Galatians 5:19-21.
PASSAGE AND LESSON...
Galatians 5:19
PASSAGE AND LESSON...
Galatians 5:19
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness
Today I focused on the Sexual Sins mentioned in Galatians 5:19.
Today I focused on the Sexual Sins mentioned in Galatians 5:19.
Adultery/Fornication is the sin of having sexual relations with anyone other than your own husband or wife.
Uncleanness can include sins of lust, vulgar conversation (innuendo), voyeurism.
Lasciviousness can include aberrant and deviant behavior, such as homosexuality, pedophilia, bestiality, group sex.
We discussed the move society has made away from seeing homosexuality as a sin. Societies of all ages and locations have considered homosexuality to be aberrant and deviant. American laws have recognized the danger it poses to society and communities.
We discussed the move society has made away from seeing homosexuality as a sin. Societies of all ages and locations have considered homosexuality to be aberrant and deviant. American laws have recognized the danger it poses to society and communities.
The rejection of the Bible and of Christ has led to our society accepting Sodomy as a legitimate and viable lifestyle. In fact, those who hold to a Biblical point of view are now considered to be the aberrant ones. Our children are now being taught that perversion is normal and Christianity is unacceptable.
We discussed the influence that physical abnormalities bring to personal sexuality, such as children born with hermaphroditic characteristics, the problems brought about by hormonal confusion and the gender identity crises for those is such circumstances.
We discussed the influence that physical abnormalities bring to personal sexuality, such as children born with hermaphroditic characteristics, the problems brought about by hormonal confusion and the gender identity crises for those is such circumstances.
We also considered the impact of family and social pressures on children with gender identity crises. Ultimately, each person must bring his own sexual life and direction under the control of the Holy Spirit. Sexual sin must be resisted regardless of a person's physical make-up, cultural background, family history or personal preferences.
Parents must teach their children that they are the temple of the Holy Spirit and therefore must use treat their bodies with dignity and honor.
SIN IS IN THE HEART...
Mark 7:20-23
20 And he said, That which comes out of the man, that defiles the man.
21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
Sin is a heart or inner man problem.
Parents must teach their children that they are the temple of the Holy Spirit and therefore must use treat their bodies with dignity and honor.
SIN IS IN THE HEART...
Mark 7:20-23
20 And he said, That which comes out of the man, that defiles the man.
21 For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders,
22 Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness:
23 All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
Sin is a heart or inner man problem.
The physical abnormalities, upbringing, abuse and social standards complicate the problems, but sin is the choice to disobey God. Just as heterosexuals are expected to refrain from misusing and abusing their bodies, so the homosexual is expected to bring his/her body under the control of the Holy Spirit.
