1 Corinthians 6: 15 – 20

Sins involving sex always get treated as being “dirtier” than other sins. And a lot of emphasis gets put on them to especially stay out of being involved in such activity.

A couple of reasons for this may be that they are particularly difficult sins to avoid. Let’s face it, that is quite an itch to not scratch! But also, as we just read in 1 Corinthians, that a sexual sin is a sin against our body, God’s temple.

Something that I appreciate about vegan /vegetarian and even straightedge lifestyle, is the concern for the upkeep of the physical body through good diets and avoidance of destructive habits. These practices (and physical exercise) are good, but are useless if we are bombarding our body with sexual sinfulness.

So how do we avoid it? RUN!! Like we read in verse 18, sometimes you just have to run away from a sinful situation. You know when you are most vulnerable. Get out of it!!

Prevention is good advice too. Don’t set yourself up for temptation. Avoid places, situations and material that might drag you in.

Commit to purity. Remember that God has paid for your body, and that it is his temple. Commit to run from sin. But also commit to running to God.

Pray today for the ability to run from sexual sins. Pray for wisdom to stay out of possible situations for temptation. Pray for the boldness to commit your body to purity.

Pray also today for organizations who seek to help us with this:

Matt Debenedictis & staff of Porn Free Youth
The True Love Waits organization
Focus On the Family
Rock For Life
Local Abstinence Coalitions
And, even though you may not agree with some of their message, pray for the people of The Pink Nun organization.
And for any other group that you know of… - Richard M.