Lie that Sex is a Purely Private Matter
Revelation 22:17 The Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let the one who hears say, “Come!” Let the one who is thirsty come; and let the one who wishes take the free gift of the water of life.
Capturing the Depth of God’s Good Plan for Marriage
Isaiah 5:22 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
1 Cor 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
Church as a Vulnerable, Healing Community
James 5:16b Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.
Jer 32:39 I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me and that all will then go well for them and for their children after them.
Eyes to See Bondage
2 Peter 2:18-19a For they mouth empty, boastful words and, by appealing to the lustful desires of the flesh, they entice people who are just escaping from those who live in error. They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves of depravity.
Repentance for our Own Sensualism
Ephesians 5:3-4 But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality… nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk or coarse joking, which are out of place, but rather thanksgiving.