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STANDING CLOSE TO THE EDGE
Anytime God's parameters for sexual expression are taught, someone inevitably asks a question like, "Well, if unmarried
persons are not to have sexual intercourse, what can they do with one another and still be within bounds?" That's just like
human nature, isn't it? We want to know just how close to danger we can lurk without inviting disaster. The answer to the
question lies in God's prohibition of pornea, or lustful activity between the unmarried. Bluntly speaking, any activity that is
sexually provocative to the parties involved should be avoided.
When my son Ed attended Florida State University on a
basketball scholarship, he discovered how tough it is to prepare physically, mentally and emotionally for a game you may not
play. As a freshman, Ed spent a lot of time on the bench, even though he suited up, made practice shots, stretched, dribbled
and shot free throws before every game. When the time for tip-off came, Ed would have worked up a sweat. Then the starting
lineups were announced, and Ed-loose, warmed up and ready to play-would take his seat at the end of the bench. He was
trained, prepared and disciplined, but he didn't get into the game. It wasn't his time. If you are unmarried, the time for you to
enjoy the expression of your sexuality through intercourse has not arrived. Don't choose to make yourself miserable and
frustrated by constantly "warming up" for a game you are not yet slated to play.
Memory Verse
II TIMOTHY 2:22
Flee from youthful lusts, and pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, with those who call
upon the Lord from a pure heart.
Read Through The Bible
1 Kings 19-22; Psalm 42