A. Temple is dwelling place for Deity: I Ki. 8:10-13, 27
B. Church is pictured as spiritual temple: 1 Cor. 3:16-17, Eph. 2:19-22
C. How does Spirit dwell in this temple?: Eph.5:18 (metaphor for influence)
III. Must glorify God in the body--How?
A. Be pure: 1 Tim. 4:12 & 5:22, 2 Tim. 2:22
B. Be righteous: Tit. 2:11-14
C. Be holy: 1 Pet. 1:13-16
CONCL.: This is what they need to hear—He said that sex, as God intended
it, isn’t something that’s dirty and shameful unless it’s
abused. Rather, it’s designed as the unique, loving expression of the
wonderful and beautiful relationship of a husband and wife and therefore is
a blessed gift from God in a committed marriage that’s definitely worth
saving yourself for. But as such, it’s very private, to be experienced
only in marriage, and not intended for casual recreation or something to be
joked about, laughed at, or made fun of.
It can be done: Genesis 39:7-12
By Wayne Walker
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