God Created Sex for Marriage Only!

From the heart of Dr. R. L. Taylor, Th.D., Bible Teacher & Expositor. Let me begin with a statement that’s easy to understand, but carries significant, often deep and impactful, implications or consequences. The statement is, “Whenever the purpose for anything (in this case, the anything is sex) is not known or ignored, abnormal use (abuse) is inevitable.” The idea behind my title for this message means that within a biblical worldview, sexual intimacy is a gift from God intended to be expressed exclusively within the heterosexual and lifelong union of a husband and wife, serving purposes of procreation, and deep emotional and physical bonding. A key aspect of God's design for sex in marriage is that of intimate union and oneness. When speaking of marriage, Moses says, “The man said, ‘This is now bone of my bones, And flesh of my flesh; She shall be called Woman, Because she was taken out of Man. For this reason a man shall leave his father and his mother, and be joined to his wife; and they shall become one flesh'” (Genesis 2:23-24). One flesh primarily describes the inseparable marital union between a husband and wife, encompassing physical, emotional, and spiritual oneness beyond mere sexual intimacy. This concept, rooted in Genesis 2:24, signifies a profound unity where the man and woman become a new, unified entity, often symbolized by the phrase “bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh” (Genesis 2:23). Also, there’s procreation and family. Sex is a means for bearing children and continuing the family lineage, a reflection of God's command to “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28). The command is for humanity to reproduce and populate the earth. Beyond procreation, God designed sex to bring pleasure and fulfill physical and emotional needs within the marriage. In other words, sexual intimacy in marriage is seen as a tangible expression of the lifelong commitment and love within the marriage union. It’s a way for spouses to experience the profound experience of deep closeness and trust through physical and emotional connection, which God intended to be exclusive to the marital union. Be encouraged!