1 Corinthians 6:18–20: Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body. Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
Sexual sins affect the entire personality. They affect the emotions, leading to slavery. It is frightening to see how sensuality can get ahold of a person and defile his entire life, enslaving him to habits that destroy. It also affects a person physically (1 Cor. 6:18). The fornicator and adulterer, as well as the homosexual, may forget their sins, but their sins will not forget them. The harvest of sowing to the flesh is sometimes delayed, but it is certain (Gal. 6:7–8). How sad it is to live with the consequences of forgiven sin. Having said all this, we must also realize that there are eternal consequences for people who practice sexual sins. In 1 Corinthians 6:9–10, Paul twice states that people who practice such sins will not inherit God’s kingdom. A Christian may fall into these sins and be forgiven, as was David; but no Christian would practice such sins (1 John 3:1–10). 1
Application
- Read 1 John 3:4-10. If someone wants to practice their sin, are they saved?
- What was the price for your salvation? When does your body become a temple?
Thought to Share
Since He paid the ultimate price for me, I should glorify Him. – TWEET IT
Prayer
Lord, teach me how to glorify You with my life.
1. Wiersbe, W. W. (1996). The Bible exposition commentary. Wheaton, IL: Victor Books.
