Theological Reflection: Sex and Sacred Space
In the ancient world, sexuality was never private—it was spiritual. The Greeks saw the body as something to indulge; the Jews saw it as a vessel of worship. Paul wrote 1 Corinthians 6 to a city where temple prostitution was part of religion. For him, sexual sin wasn’t just physical—it was theological. To misuse the body meant to misuse the image of God (Imago Dei) within us. That’s why he wrote, “The body is for the Lord.” Sex, in God’s design, was sacred—an act of covenant, not convenience.
Biblical Principle: Discipline Over Desire
Solomon’s words in Proverbs 4 are a father’s plea to his son: “Keep your eyes straight ahead.” It’s not just about physical direction but moral focus. Every choice of purity is an act of discipline—training your eyes, thoughts, and steps to honor God. Paul adds that sanctification—learning to control your body—isn’t punishment; it’s protection. It’s how believers learn to enjoy what God made beautiful, in the way He designed it.
