This is a monumental episode on Resident Strangers today as Steve and Rich have officially reached the end of the doctrinal statement of Desert Springs Community Church. Have no fear! This is only the beginning of topics that will be covered on this podcast. Over the last two weeks all things marriage have been discussed. There are so many things to include and discuss as this is an area the enemy seeks to attack. Core to how we as humans were created is the distinction between male and female being a part of God's perfect design. This is something that can feel obvious but over the years culture has attempted to change and blur these ideas. Humans have intrinsic moral worth because we bear God's image. With this in mind, is marriage exclusive to a biological man and a biological woman? The marriage relationship is a picture of community and oneness that ultimately reflects God. It is a fulfillment of God's design for who we are. Sexual practice outside of a marriage relationship between a biological man and biological woman is sin. It is really important for churches to be crystal clear on what they think and believe about sexuality. When thinking of a monogamous heterosexual marriage relationship how important is regular sexual intimacy? Is being in a "committed" relationship (not a marriage) enough to include sexual activity? Our culture has become this pendulum that swings because it is so caught up in thoughts and feelings that are not based on truth. Do feelings equal truth? The reality is that walking in disobedience, especially when there is knowledge of the truth, is only going to bring pain, conflict and hurt. This applies to all areas of sexual sin. A big part of the Christian life is reordering our desires to be in line with how God made us to be. It has been incredible covering the Desert Springs doctrinal statement over the last 10 months and Steve, Rich and Sarah look forward to more discussions on how to think like a Christian in this foreign world!

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