Oh, how much of life is
fueled by sex?
Images of so many
commercials come to mind. The Super Bowl commercials weren’t great this year.
One that got much of the buzz was the Fiat commercial, which was laden with
sexual innuendo. Sex sells…
In this chapter, God draws
some fences for Israel regarding inappropriate sexual
relations. What struck me is that God is guarding Israel
from the influences of past and future ungodly cultures. You must not do as they do in Egypt , where you used to live, and you must not
do as they do in the land of Canaan , where I am bringing you. Do not
follow their practices (3).
Christ followers need to
show the same vigilance today that Israel would have needed in their
day. Today it isn’t the Egyptians and the Canaanites so much as it is Madison
Avenue and Hollywood who apply huge pressure on all of us.
The societal changes occurring in our culture are evidence of the effectiveness
of their influence.
Jesus upped the ante
teaching that purity of mind is as important as purity of action when it comes
to sin. Check out Matt hew 5:28 for
example, if you want to read some of Jesus’
teachings…
Lord, Help me
to remain pure before You… pure in action and pure in thought.
To honor You
in how I live is my desire, Lord. Please grace me with the power and presence of
Your Holy Spirit that my life will be an offering to You. In my Lord’s Name, I
pray. Amen.
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