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Well I'm a christian but find it so tempting sometimes to "have a day off", what do you think about sex before marriage?

2007-06-19 11:37:54 · 39 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture Religion & Spirituality

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sex before marriage is a sin....yes its tempting. its a sin...and the bad things attract us...but you can overcome it with the help of God....i dont want to 'have a day off' because i know that if i do, i will break Gods heart. but at the same time, I know that later in my life, i will be tempted to commit that horrible sin, but ive just gotta ask God to help me not to give in.

2007-06-19 11:44:02 · answer #1 · answered by Teenager 5 · 2 3

I found this link (below) with lots of biblical references regarding premarital sex. Speaking from experience, I did have premarital sex, but I was not a Christian. I've been a Christian since 2003. I wish I had waited. I ended up getting pregnant twice as a teenager (and obliterating the lives) and having lots of other consequences that I know my Lord would rather I not have had to endure. Now I try my best to go by the Word, so I would just look at what it says. I definitely understand being tempted, and so does Jesus, but what is more important - short term pleasure of the flesh or looooong term freedom and peace? Jesus is far better than any high I ever got from engaging in sex or doing other things to acheive short term pleasure of my flesh. Also, by asking that question here, I'm sure you know you will get some answers that will be ammunition for your heart to deceive you. I don't know how long you've been a christian, but you might not tempt that one. Put on your armor and pray for protection.

http://www.gotquestions.org/sex-before-marriage.html

2007-06-19 11:55:15 · answer #2 · answered by bornagain2003 2 · 0 0

It's dangerous to start thinking along these lines. God is our creator. So, he knows what is best for us. He would never deprive us of anything that is ultimately good. Premarital sex has proven to be the source of many painful things - unwanted pregnancies, sexually transmitted diseases, hurt feelings/embarrassment, distrust, abortions, - some of these things even lead to death.

Many would say, follow your heart. This seems like a novel idea. But Jeremiah 17:9 says “The heart is more treacherous than anything else and is desperate. Who can know it?" Would you follow something that was desperate?

Proverbs 14:12 "There exists a way that is upright before a man, but the ways of death are the end of it afterward." Why would it say that?

James 1:14,15 tells us: "each one is tried by being drawn out and enticed by his own desire. Then the desire, when it has become fertile, gives birth to sin; in turn, sin, when it has been accomplished, brings forth death."

Be careful with this line of thinking. Your desire for instant gratification could lead to your death - spiritual and physical. What's most important is what the Bible has to say about sex before marriage.

2007-06-19 11:52:07 · answer #3 · answered by Roxie J Squared 3 · 1 0

The bible was written a long time ago when people were usually married around the age of fifteen or sixteen. It is estimated that the virgin Mary herself was only about 15. So it's not nessicarily an unreasonable request that you remain a virgin until married if it is assumed that you'll be married when your in your early teens. However, nowadays people tend to wait much later for marriage and honestly i really don't think God or Jesus expects you to wait untill your 30.

2007-06-19 11:52:14 · answer #4 · answered by bel1020 2 · 0 0

what is so tempting about having sex out of marriage do you know that you create alot of problems in your life when you are sexually active before marriage there are so many responsibilities when young people think they can handle intimacy and in reality you are hurting yourself. i have been married for along time and there is nothing like knowing that your mate is with you and you alone that you are together for ever. let God join you with your spouse let God choose who is right for you and if you are with someone let God bless you and allow you to marry that person. don't hurt your self by rushing into something you may not be ready for.

2007-06-19 11:53:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

sex is fun! why would you want to limit yourself to only having sex after marriage? because the bible tells you to? The bible was written 2000 years ago, and it didn't matter in that time whether premarital sex was a sin or not becuase everyone was getting married when they were 16 or 17 anyway. it's clearly outdated

2007-06-19 11:54:36 · answer #6 · answered by lindsey p 2 · 0 0

It's a choice I make for myself and one everyone has to or should make on their own. There would be a lot less problems in the world if they did. The amount of STD's would drop greatly and their would be fewer kids getting pregnant at young ages. Like I said it would be better. It has almost nothing to do with Christianity unless you are one. Are you?

2007-06-19 11:46:48 · answer #7 · answered by Becky 5 · 2 0

Sex before marriage is better. More intense.

2007-06-19 11:48:58 · answer #8 · answered by Shawn B 7 · 0 1

I think responsibe consenting lovemaking between a couple is no ones business but their own. Until such times as the churches clean up their own act I think the expression "People in glass houses" is relevant.

2007-06-19 11:44:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3 1

im twenty, have a 7 month old, yes it is true that you can get stds, but it can be prevented too... there are many forms of birth control (condoms...) i won't wait till marriage to have sex, but i will wait till marriage to have another child... its a hard choice... but it's a wonderful thing, makinglove, intercourse, whatever you want to call it... it just attaches a lot of emotions...

2007-06-19 11:48:08 · answer #10 · answered by kitten_bubbles 1 · 1 1

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