A GODLY VIEW OF MORAL CLEANNESS

"I, Jehovah am your God, the One teaching you to benefit yourself, the One causing you to tread in the way in which you should walk." -Isaiah 48:17.

TODAY, in many parts of the earth, moral conduct has come to be considered a personal matter.  People view sexual relations  as a natural expression of affection to be indulged in whenever they wish, not as something that should be limited to marriage.  They feel that if nobody gets hurt, there is nothing wrong with deciding for oneself how to behave.  In their view, people should not be judged  in matters of morality, especially when it comes to sex.

Those who have come to know Jehovah have a different view.   They gladly follow Scriptural guidelines because they love Jehovah and want to please him.  They recognize that Jehovah loves them and gives direction that is for their good, direction that will truly benefit them and make them happy.  (Isaiah 48:17)  Since God is the Source of life, it is reasonable  that they should look to him for guidance in how they use their bodies, especially in this matter that is so closely linked to the transmission of life.

Next time: A Gift From a Loving Creator

Watchtower, 2000