SUM 11: Day 25

1 Corinthians 7:1-9; 17

It is good for a man not to have sex. Read the theme again. Really? Seriously? That cannot be right. Can it? I’ve never heard that said or seen that message anywhere except for Scripture. That’s crazy. Right?

Not really. It makes total sense. If you are not focused on sex or pursuing a relationship with a person of the opposite sex, then you can totally focus on God. Remember, there is a bond that develops when you have sex. You are giving part of yourself to that sexual partner. You are building a bond with someone other than God.

So, don’t have sex. Keep yourself pure unto God. Keep your focus totally on Him. When you do, if He has a spouse for you, then He will bring the two of you together. You won’t have to fret or stew about when or how. Just focus your future on the Lord. Keep yourself free of any other commitment except for your commitment to God.

Pray: Talk to God about the concerns you have about today’s theme. Are your friends in sexual relationships? Do you feel alone while waiting for God’s plan? Do you think sexual activity would make your life better? Pray. Ask God for His direction, love and encouragement.

Do: Make a list of videos, TV shows and movies you watched this week. How does culture model sex? How would MTV or NBC respond to today's theme?

SUM 11: Day 23

Proverbs 31:1-9; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Sexual acts are powerful; they can destroy you and others. Sex is a powerful bond not meant to be taken lightly. Have you ever heard the phrase, “There is strength in numbers”? This is a true statement when it comes to many things in life, like war, street fights, team sports and moving into a 5th floor apartment! But when it comes to sexual acts, there is strength in one.

You see, it only takes one sexual act to build a bond between two people. And that bond grows stronger with every sexual act. So keep yourself free from sexual immorality.

Sex is a powerful thing. It is not something that should ever be taken lightly. Scripture is clear as to the power that is part of sex. God has created it to be an intimate aspect of a marriage relationship.

Pray: Ask God to help you keep your strength for your spouse. Ask for forgiveness for any sexual sin you’ve committed. Thank God for giving you a way to be intimately connected to your spouse.

Do: Make a commitment to God, your parents and your future spouse regarding your sexual purity from this day forward.

SUM 11: Day 20

1 Corinthians 10:6-13

When tempted, we must not indulge in sexual relations. God will provide a way out! Have you ever been in a situation where you felt there was no way out? I’ve been in a couple of those situations in my life. One that comes to mind happened when I was in college. I was dating someone for a long time, and we were getting too “friendly,” physically. In the moment, she wanted to “go all the way,” but I said, “Only when we are married.” At that point, I shut things down for the evening.

Long story short: She was upset that I didn’t love her enough to go through with it at that moment. Longer story short: We didn’t end up getting married. Even longer story short: I’m so glad God provided me a way out! I had made a commitment long before that night that I would wait until marriage to have sex. He reminded me of that commitment when I was in “the heat of the moment.”

He will do the same for you!

Pray: Thank God for promising you that He will provide a way out when you are tempted! Ask Him to help you make wise decisions when it comes to who you date and the standards you set as a couple.

Do: If you have not already done so, make a commitment to God that you will wait to have sex
(any kind of sexual activity) until your wedding night! If you have already experimented with sex, choose now to stop and wait until your honeymoon.