Fidelity Pt.2
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Series: Wisdom For Families
DescriptionWisdom for Families #5 “Fidelity” Proverbs 5: 15-23Intro: “Fidelity” = Loyalty, observance of duty, sexual faithfulness We Value Fidelity (Honor, Obedience, Words) Last Week = The Folly of Infidelity (4 of 10 opening sections) • “Stupid” = Strong word for strong Message! Like tearing down your own House! • Build Clear Boundaries (Do not go Near!) • Consider the End of Your Actions t/s –Very Pragmatic, Practical…. A Theological Statement! Listen: For the Ways of a man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He watches ALL his paths. God Sees Your Sex Life • Nothing you do is Secret (Negative warning against sin) • God Knows about Sex (Positive…He Created & Aware) God knows prayer, worship, money, children… Sex…Oprah... Cosmopolitan…GQ… Hugh Hefner Proverbs 5: 15-23 World’s Low View of Sex == Physical Function (scratching itch) a) Misusing Sex……Sex Outside Marriage ---Pursuing Sexual Gratification Outside Marriage! ---Leads to Isolation, Emptiness and Misery (20, 22-23) b) Minimizing Importance of Sex within Marriage ---Not Important to our Relationship ---Unfortunately God could not think of any other way to make babies… necessary but lower natures! ILL – In Counseling engaged couples… Scale from 1 to 10 -- four or five… Read Proverbs 5 Word’s High View of Sex == Deeply Relational(emotional/spiritual) • Establishes & Expresses, Reveals & Deepens Relationship! • Freedom, Intimacy, & JOY! a) Wife as “Companion” in proverbs… Closest of all relationships… Not just property/child bearer b) Sex as the Expression of Deep & Deepening Intimacy Water as Image for Sexual Intimacy (Arid climate…Water is Valuable & Essential) Notice the Growth of Intimacy…Fulfillment! Cistern Life-giving…lukewarm limited Well Long term supply, cool Spring Fresh, clear, cool & refreshing Stream Running, abundant Fountain Overflowing, Poweful… Fidelity involves a positive, active Loyalty to Relationship; a Lifelong commitment to Cultivate Intimacy. We Value Fidelity as the Foundation of Family. Conclusion: God Sees Your Sex Life (He Cares about It!) He Knows…. You Can Trust Him. ILL – Camp Rules === No Sandals & No Sugar in Tabernacle. • Bloody toes and Bothersome Flies! • Obedience is Always a Form of Trust. You Can Trust God… Even with Your Sex Life. A Dramatic, Clear Case…. God’s Wants the Best for You. John 10:10 |