SUM 11: Day 21

Proverbs 6:23-35; Colossians 3:5

Sex outside of marriage is foolish. We must have nothing to do with sexual immorality. Have you ever seen someone do something you knew was going to hurt later? I had a couple of friends who decided they wanted to try boxing. They found some old boxing gloves and laced them up. When we yelled, “Fight,” they began swinging. As I watched, I quickly realized this was a stupid idea!

Only seconds into the boxing match, one guy had a bloody nose, was crying like a little girl and was begging for the other guy to stop punching him. Like I said, stupid idea!

Sex outside of marriage may seem fun, and it may seem like no big deal. But it is a stupid idea. The only result will be hurt.

Pray: Ask God to help you make wise choices when it comes to sexual activity. Ask Him to surround you with wise people who will not encourage you to do foolish things.

Do: Your choice to -- or to not -- have sex outside of marriage starts today. Choose wisely. Have nothing to do with sexual immorality.

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.

SUM 11: Service and Notes: Day 19

Proverbs 5:15-21; Song of Songs 4:1-6

Sex is God’s gift to a man and a woman, who are married to each other. It is designed to be a delight!

Intro: Sex is awesome! You need to know that. You also must understand that God created sex to be a way for a man and wife to delight in one another! Sex is not something that is to done with selfish motives. Sex is a gift for your spouse! Nothing else in marriage is as powerful as sex or as necessary as sex. However, sex is often misunderstood and therefore used as a means for selfgratification. This is when sex is sinful.

Motion: Give examples of ways you think people use sex as a means of self-gratification.

Biblical Passage: Proverbs 5:15-21

Outline:

Discussion: What advice about sex have your parents given you? What have they told you about sex before marriage? How old were you when you and your parents had “the sex talk”?

Biblical Passage: Song of Songs 4:1-6

Outline:

Conclusion: Sex is a gift that God has given for a married man and woman to enjoy! However, sex can be dangerous when done outside of its intended purpose.

Do: