Christian Marriage Sex Articles

-- By Robert/Susan Irwin

How important is sex in Christian Marriage?

How important is sex in Christian Marriage?

Many Christian married people ask me, “Why do you make such a big deal about sex in Christian marriage?”

Few human activities have as many references in the Bible as sex in Christian marriage.

One thing that I find particularly interesting is that those references are fairly evenly divided between very strong positive commandments to participate and enjoy “God-blessed” sex (within marriage) and very strong negative warnings about avoiding “God-condemned” sex (outside of marriage).

Our sexuality is absolutely one of the crucibles within which God forms and crystallizes our spiritual, emotional and social characters.

Our culture is, literally “sex soaked.”

It is virtually impossible to navigate through an entire hour of any given day without being confronted with sex.

Television, radio, movies, magazines, books and the Internet are filled with almost relentless images and/or references to sex.

And, as a rule, these references are not to the “God-blessed” types of sexuality. They are certainly not the type of sex in Christian marriage activities that we would feel comfortable pursuing.

As Christians, this shouldn’t surprise us very much. The Bible tells us that “the world” is in a constant state of rebellion. And, because sex is such a powerful thing, it is one of “the enemy’s greatest weapons.

Used properly, sex can bring us closer to God and each other. It can improve our mental, physical and emotional well-being. Sex in Christian marriage, ultimately, strengthens our families.

Used improperly, it can have the exact opposite effect. It can destroy our well beings, marriages and families.

Sex in Christian marriage is one of those real-world gifts that God has given to us that allow us to access the powerful and mystical connections between us and God and each other.

It is my opinion that the more knowledgeable and skillful we become in the area of sex in Christian marriage, the more capable we are of utilizing this gift in a powerful and positive manner.

If you find yourself confused and frustrated, sexually, because of your lack of knowledge or skill, I believe that you (and your spouse) are less likely to experience all of the blessings that God offers to you (and your spouse) through sex.

Also, I believe that you are more likely to be tempted and deceived by “the world’s” poor substitutes for “God-blessed” sexual experiences.

On the other hand, if you are experiencing sex in Christian marriage’ as God intended, you will find that you, your marriage and your family will all benefit.

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