Proverbs 7:1-5 | Nature of Sexual Sin
Synopsis: Any transgression of the limits that God has set for the enjoyment of sex. Such sins are often life-dominating, but may be broken through the power and grace of Jesus Christ.
Topic/Theme: Nature of sexual sin
The origin of sexual sin Fallen human nature | Galatians 5:19 The heart | Matthew 15:19 The offensiveness of sexual sin It defiles the sinner | Matthew 15:20 It defiles society | Leviticus 18:24-25 If offends other people | 2 Peter 2:7-8 It offends God | 2 Samuel 11:27 Sexual sin under the old covenant Pre-marital sex | Deuteronomy 22:13-21 Adultery | Exodus 20:14 Prostitution | Leviticus 19:29; Deuteronomy 23:17-18 Rape | Deuteronomy 22:25-29 Homosexual intercourse | Leviticus 18:22 Bestiality | Exodus 22:19; Leviticus 18:23; Leviticus 20:15-16; Deuteronomy 27:21 Incest | Leviticus 18:6-18; Leviticus 20:17; Leviticus 20:19; Deuteronomy 22:30; Deuteronomy 27:20; Deuteronomy 27:22-23; Ezekial 22:11 Intercourse during menstruation | Leviticus 18:19; Leviticus 20:18 Sexual sin under the new covenant The Old Testament laws are confirmed and strengthened | Matthew 5:27-28 The need for holiness in the lives of believers | 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7 The church must be kept pure | Revelation 2:14-16 God’s judgment on sexual sin In this life | Revelation 2:21-23 In the world to come | Revelation 21:8 God’s power over sexual sin It can be forgiven | John 8:10-11 Hearts can be changed | 1 Corinthians 6:9-11 Resisting sexual sin By remembering God’s word | Psalm 119:9 By resisting temptation | Genesis 39:6-12; Proverbs 7:24-25 By mortifying lust | Job 31:1 By living in the Spirit | Galatians 5:16 By living for holiness | Romans 6:19 By enjoying sex within proper limits | Proverbs 5:18-20; 1 Corinthians 7:2; 1 Corinthians 7:9 All scriptures used from ESV Bible