“Is cyber sex a sin?”……Answer: The Bible nowhere mentions cyber sex, obviously, because “cyber-anything” was not possible in Bible times. The Word of God does give us some principles that apply to activities such as cyber sex. Philippians 4:8 tells us, “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, […]
“What is an appropriate level of intimacy before marriage?”……Answer: Ephesians 5:3 tells us, “But among you there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity…because these are improper for God’s holy people.” Anything that even “hints” of sexual immorality is inappropriate for a Christian. The Bible does not […]
Missions and Masturbation Thumb author john piper Article by John Piper Founder & Teacher, desiringGod.org Masturbation is the experience of sexual orgasm produced by self-stimulation. Virtually every man and almost as many women have tried it. It is a regular practice of most single men. An Obstacle to Obedience One of the major forces preventing […]
“Is it ever not a sin to masturbate?”……As a background, please read our article on “Is masturbation a sin?” While that article deals with the issue in a generic sense, the purpose of this article is to address the “is it a sin to masturbate” question from a very specific angle. We often receive questions […]
“What is lust? What does the Bible have to say about lust?”……Answer: The dictionary definition of lust is “1) intense or unrestrained sexual craving, or 2) an overwhelming desire or craving.” The Bible speaks of lust in several ways. Exodus 20:14, 17 (NLT), “Do not commit adultery. . . Do not covet your neighbor’s house. […]
Sex and relationships…How do you set your sexual standards? Q: “What does God say about various kinds of sexual involvement?” our A: Most people today determine their sexual involvement based on personal standards of moral values. This of course is fair, because on one hand, sex is a personal responsibility and must be determined personally. […]
“What is the difference between fornication and adultery?”……Answer: The modern dictionary definitions of fornication (voluntary sexual intercourse between persons not married to each other, which would include adultery) and adultery (voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and a partner other than the lawful spouse) are simple enough, but the Bible gives us greater insight […]