With such an unhealthy emphasis on unbridled sex and loose morals in many of the movies, videos, television programs, advertising, and music of today, is it any wonder that we are seeing an unprecedented increase in AIDS, teenage pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, suicide, and general immorality?

In the modern order of things, the god of this world seeks to make it appear that morality and virginity are ‘uncool’ or ‘abnormal’! The modern media make it seem as if "everybody" is involved in fornication, casual sex, and adultery. But in actuality, the polls indicate that the majority of even unbelievers are not involved in immoral sex!

The Lord who created man ordained the act of intercourse between a man and a woman as the highest expression of sexual love between a husband and wife.  This beautiful act is a coming together of husband and wife to enjoy intimacy and also a sacred act in the process of procreation.

In these last days of earth's history that we live in, the sex act for many has been perverted to merely an act conducted for the pleasure and lust of it while the true God ordained purpose of this act is nearly obliterated by the excesses of the day! Sex without moral guidelines is glorified in nearly all quarters of modern secular society.

1. In ancient times, what object did the sun worshippers set up which Yahweh said he ‘hated’? Ezekiel 8:5.

Answer: It was called an of .


This image was a phallic figure. In other words, it was a representation of the male sex organ! Ancient worship was a very immoral and sexually oriented religion. It is interesting that many of the movie actors, actresses, rock stars and entertainers are heavily involved in the "New Age Movement" which is just reincarnated sun-worship! Is it any wonder then that the movies, music, and media are so filled with a preoccupation with illicit sex? Some rock groups even have miniature phallic images on the stage when they perform!

2. Who did Balaam in ancient times use to entice the people to commit fornication and separate themselves from God? Numbers 31:15-17.

Answer: the .


Balaam used sex to sell the idea of disobedience to Yahweh! Ellen White, commenting on this verse wrote the following in Spiritual Gifts, Volume IV, page 49:

"Balaam knew that the prosperity of Israel depended on their observance of the law of God, and that there was no way to bring a curse upon them but by seducing them to transgress ... He decided to secure to himself Balak's reward, and the promotion he desired, by advising the Moabites what course to pursue to bring the curse upon Israel. He counseled Balak to proclaim an idolatrous feast in honor of their idol gods, and he would persuade the Israelites to attend, that they might be delighted with the MUSIC, and then the most beautiful Midianitish women should entice the Israelites to transgress the law of God ... This satanic counsel succeeded TOO WELL ... Many of the Israelites were persuaded by Balaam, because they regarded him as a prophet of God, to join him ... and engage with him in ... fornication."


Sexual enticement to break God’s law is Satan's plan, and it works ‘too well’! He is still using this highly effective plan today. He is still enticing men and women of all ages to commit sexual immorality through pornography, sexually explicit music videos, films, and literature! Modern day Balaams are still leading others to view the modern day, half naked dancing Midianite women gyrating to music at concerts and on music videos seen on television!

Today, fornication and adultery are looked upon by many as sins that God winks at, but that is far from the case! Even so, there are many who are looking for true fulfillment and realize that happiness does not lie in the lifestyle glorified so often today, but rather in a solid home and family life guided by God’s principles!

3. What does the Lord say about Himself in Malachi 3:6?

Answer: I am the Lord, I not.


What was sin to the Lord 100 years ago is sin to Him today! His principles and holy character do not change!  His law does not change with the morals of a wicked and perverse society! The wages of sin is still death!

The Bible uses the word "fornication" when speaking about sexual immorality. By definition the word means ‘sexual intercourse between a man and woman NOT MARRIED to each other.’ It is illicit sexual intercourse outside of marriage. For those who cheat on their spouses, adultery and fornication are one and the same, and they will receive the same judgment!

Sexual immorality is a serious sin in God's sight because it attacks the family, which is the very core of a happy life for His children. So serious is the sin of immorality in God’s sight that those who practice it will be excluded from heaven and eternal life! Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 now.

The Bible plainly teaches that all who will not repent of the sin of fornication, and who continue in it will be OUTSIDE the city of God!

The "everybody’s doing it" excuse holds no weight with God! It is amazing that few people will consider driving a car without a license or permit because they know they will be in trouble with the law as set forth by man, yet many of these same people do not fear to have sex with others without the marriage license! They have no fear of breaking God’s holy law! How foolish such reasoning is!

4. What should we NOT follow a multitude to do? Exodus 23:2.

Answer: .

5. What does the Lord say we should do regarding fornication? 1 Corinthians 6:18.

Answer: from it.


Flee fornication. Do not stop for one moment to reason. Do not stop to argue the case with your weak conscience. Turn away from the first step of transgression!

6. What is our body? 1 Corinthians 6:19.

Answer: The of the .

7. What are we supposed to do with our bodies? Verse 20.

Answer: God.


What a brazen sin it would be to enter a church and perform a lewd, sinful act right on the altar where Yahweh, the great and Holy One is worshipped! Yet, when men and women use their bodies for immorality, they are committing a greater act of desecration! In fact, 1 Corinthians 6:15 tells us that when we sin with our bodies, we are making Christ a part of our immorality!

8. What is the body NOT FOR? 1 Corinthians 6:13.

Answer: .

9. What will happen to those people who continue to use their bodies for either adultery, fornication, perverted acts, etc. 1 Corinthians 3:17-18.

Answer: They will be !


As was already mentioned, sexual intercourse is reserved by God for the marriage relationship between a man and a woman. It is a beautiful, fulfilling, deep expression of true love that is blessed and ordained by God. Without the benefit of marriage before God and before witnesses, the act of sexual intercourse is a sin even if the two engaging in this act feel that they love one another! And when the act is done merely for gratification, the beauty and significance of this God-ordained intimacy is lost and the act is reduced to the animal level!

10. What will the Lord do to fornicators and adulterers? Hebrews 13:4.

Answer: them.


In God’s sight there is no such thing as ‘casual sex.’ He takes the act very seriously! Only true repentance, and a turning away from the sins of fornication, adultery, and all immorality will lead to forgiveness!

11. Will adulterers and fornicators enter the kingdom of God? Galatians 5:19-21.

Answer: .

12. What will those who give themselves over to fornication and immorality suffer? Jude 7.

Answer: the vengeance of .

13. What is God's will regarding fornication? 1 Thessalonians 4:3.

Answer: That we from it.


ABSTAIN means choosing not to take part in this sin! The Lord will give all who desire it power to be victorious over every kind of immorality! See 1 Corinthians 10:13.

14. Does the Bible even tell us not to be friends with, or hang around those who commit fornication? 1 Corinthians 5:11.

Answer: .


Virginity is not something to be ashamed of as the devil would have many believe! It is something to be cherished until marriage and once lost, can never be regained! Many are throwing away their purity and innocence haphazardly! It is a precious thing in God’s sight, and in the sight of His people.

In order to ‘flee fornication’ and sexual immorality, it is necessary to avoid friends who think lightly of this sin. We should avoid music, television programs, and movies that exalt this sin or encourage it. Sin is NEVER fun in God’s sight and unrepented of, will most assuredly lead to perdition!

Young and old alike should be wise enough to avoid ‘setting themselves up’ by being alone with others of the opposite sex in intimate situations. Unmarried persons should avoid ‘petting,’ ‘French kissing,’ or any other kind of sexual contact. These things are intimate preliminaries to the act of intercourse in marriage. It is not normal boyfriend and girlfriend stuff regardless what the media says! We are not to trust our lower nature!

15. When "lust" is conceived, what will it ultimately lead to? James 1:14-18.

Answer: and .


Men and woman should not seek to ‘entice’ the opposite sex by the way they act, dress, etc.

16. If we have been guilty of this sin, what promise do we have if we confess and forsake it? 1 John 1:9.

Answer: The Lord will us!

17. Mary Magdalene was an adulteress. Jesus forgave her. But what did He also tell her to do? John 8:11.

Answer: Go and no more!


May that be our experience by the power of God! Only Jesus can give us this power. If you don’t know Him yet, why not pray right now to accept Him into your life as Lord and Savior?

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