GV: Chapter 8 and Epilogue By: Teena White
In this Chapter, we learn about Lust and the confusing when it comes to sex. The questions that bring confusing to the topic are asked. Does sex mean nothing or everything? Is it sacred or sinful? Is it for procreation, personal intimacy, or physical pleasure? And why is it so taboo we can’t talk about it, but we see it broadcasted everywhere? Both the culture and church are sending mixed messages about sex on top of the difficulty handling sexual desire itself! We should remember that God created us as sexual beings and the ability to be sexually aroused and desire sexual pleasure is a natural part of God’s design for human beings. The traditional version is that sexual desire should be expressed in the right context which is marriage. Marriage vows and the sexual consumption signifies and seals them bringing the two together as one. Christian’s seemed to treat sex as if it were the culture’s biggest problem making other sins a least of importance, but there’s a good reason to be ...