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Some consider sex as an appetite, similar to our urge for food (1 Corin 6:13). Some consider sex as dirty and should be avoided (1 Corin 7:1).
For Christians, sex was created by God, and considered as very good by Him. The two becoming one flesh (1 Corin 6:16), the two are united physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. It is good to be married. Traditional culture emphasizes family. In the olden days, women were considered nobody if they were single. Nowadays, many believe that death ends everything. So, life on earth is of much higher importance, and it is paramount to find one’s true love. The Bible also teaches us that we are designed to be married (Gen 2:18). But, for Christians, it is good to be single also (1 Corin 7:27-28). We are imperfect. Imperfect couples will face many conflicts. As discussed in Eph 5 and 1 Corin 7:28, marriage is a long and hard journey. Both need to give up their independence. And both should try to help the other to be better. Thus, marriage does not automatically lead to “happily ever after.” Don’t be too desperate for romance, or too eager to change status. Whether we are single or married, focus on God. For the single, try to find a spouse with the same focus. If we are happily married, don’t make the other side our idol. Instead, make God our one true love. For the unhappily married, again center on God. The world in the present form is passing away (1 Corin 7:29-31). Don’t be too attached to it. Only God can truly satisfy us. With His water, we will never thirst. Tie our hope to our future ultimate family. Tie our hope to God. Adapted from Tim Keller’s sermon. http://www.gospelinlife.com/sexuality-and-christian-hope-5366 http://www.gospelinlife.com/free-sermon-resource 性与基督徒的希望 有些人认为性如同食欲，类似我们对食物的渴望（哥林多前书6:13）。有些人认为性是肮脏的，应可避免则避免（哥林多前书 7：1）。 对于基督徒来说，性是上帝创造的，并被祂认为是非常好的。两个人合而为一（哥林多前书 6:16），在身体，情感，精神和灵性上都结合在一起。 结婚是一件好事。传统文化强调家庭。在过去，单身女性被视为没有重要性的人。如今，许多人认为死亡将会终结一切。因此，地上的生命具有更高的重要性，找到一个致爱的人更为重要。 圣经也告诉我们，结婚是好的（创世记2:18）。 但是，对于基督徒来说，单身也是很好的（哥林多前书7：27-28）。 我们是不完美的。不完美的夫妻将面临许多冲突。如以弗所书第五章和哥林多前书 7:28所述，婚姻是一段漫长而艰难的旅程。双方都必须放弃自己的独立。双方都应努力帮助对方变得更好。由此可见，婚姻是不会自动变为“童话故事中的从此永远幸福”。 不要拼命地追求浪漫，也不要太渴望改变身份。无论我们是单身还是已婚，都要专注于神。对于单身人士来说，请尝试寻找配偶也同样地专注于神。如果我们拥有美满的婚姻，就不要让对方成为偶像。相反，要使上帝成为我们唯一的真爱。对于不幸的婚姻，也应以上帝成为中心。 当前的世界正在消逝（哥林多前书7：29-31）。不要太依恋它。只有上帝才能真正满足我们。有了祂的水，我们将永远不会口渴。将我们的希望放在我们未来最终的家里。将我们的希望放在上帝里。 Comments are closed.
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