WHAT IS THE BIBLE'S VIEW ON SEX? -DOES THE ANSWER Matter?

"I was ten years old when I began going out with boys. At first, we would hold hands and kiss.  Soon, though, we were touching intimate body parts and experimenting with various sexual activities. When I was 15, I started working and was approached by men on the job who wanted to go all the way with sex.  I wanted to be daring and join my workmates in whatever they were doing. I wanted my associates to accept me, which in turn let to more and more sexual experimentation." -SARAH, AUSTRALIA  (name has been changed) 

WOULD it surprise you to learn that Sarah was brought up in a religious devout home? (Nope, it wouldn't surprise me at all. Those are usually the first ones  to experiment and end up pregnant, I have seen it for myself, many years ago) Her parents tried to raise her to live by the Bible's moral standards. But Sarah chose a different course. 

Many would agree with Sarah's choice.  They believe that the Bible's view of sex is hopelessly out-of-date. Others see no conflict between claiming to be religiously devout and pursuing a sexually permissive life-style. (They are not too bright then) 

Does it matter whether you know and live by what the Bible teaches about sex?  The Bible claims that it is "inspired of God and beneficial for teaching." (2 Timothy 3:16)  If you believe that God created humans and that the Bible is his inspired Word, then what it says on the subject is worth knowing.

Unfortunately, many are confused about what the Bible  teaches concerning sex. (Then they should read it, it is not just for looking at and pretending that you are religious. It is a book that should be read by everyone and is a very interesting book to read) Religious leaders who claim to respect the Bible promote conflicting  ideas. In fact, the issue has divided many mainstream churches.  (Apparently, these people have never picked up a Bible and actually read it! If they had, they would not be spreading that garbage, that is Satan talking!) 

Rather than rely on what others say, why not take a few minutes to investigate the subject for yourself?  The following article considers ten frequently asked questions about the Bible's view of sex. In that articles in this series will consider why  the choices we make do matter. 

Next time: TEN QUESTIONS ABOUT SEX Answered

From the Watchtower magazine, 2011