{"id":116,"date":"2010-12-20T11:33:32","date_gmt":"2010-12-20T11:33:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livingwordlive.net\/blog\/?page_id=116"},"modified":"2012-02-29T18:08:20","modified_gmt":"2012-02-29T18:08:20","slug":"the-other-side-of-sex-education-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iwasjustthinking.net\/?page_id=116","title":{"rendered":"The Other Side Of Sex Education"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Pastor Vincent Imwensi<\/p>\n

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The subject of sex has become so popular these days that there is hardly any where you look without being bombarded with sexual materials, suggestions, symbols, enticements, or matters that are connected with sex in one way or the other.<\/div>\n
Maybe it has always been a popular subject but I doubt if sex has ever enjoyed the high and exalted pedestal on which it has now been placed. It has become such a glorified subject especially in the western media.<\/div>\n
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Sex-based programmes are now common place on national televisions and this is hailed as a good thing especially as many have come to see the need to address the \u201cmyths\u201d and uneducated \u201ctaboos\u201d surrounding the subject.<\/div>\n
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Sex is good and it is a blessing<\/strong><\/div>\n
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There are some people who think that sex is bad or is dirty and that serious Christians or \u201cgood people\u201d should have little or nothing to do with it. But that is wrong. Sex is good and indeed, it is a blessing given to man by God. It all depends on the way it is being used.<\/div>\n
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It is just like money. Money is a blessing and there is nothing wrong with it. But unfortunately, some people tend to think that money is bad and that if you are a serious Christian, you shouldn\u2019t be talking about money. Till today, the ministers that receive the greatest persecutions (both from Christians and non-Christians) are those who preach on financial prosperity and walk in financial prosperity.<\/div>\n
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But there is nothing wrong with money and nothing wrong with being rich. It all has to do with the way a person relates with and uses money \u2013 because there is a right and wrong way to use and relate with money.<\/div>\n
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So the subject of sex should not be considered a taboo by Christians, neither should we shy away from knowledge that centres on sex.<\/div>\n
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Practical Sex Education<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Recently, a television programme titled sex education<\/em><\/strong> came on national television (Channel 4, in the U.K.). It was directed at teaching the young people sex lessons \u2018in a way they will never forget\u2019. It sought to explain all the \u2018explainables\u2019 about sex and in fact went the extra mile.<\/div>\n
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The points made were driven home with naked models (men and women) who stripped in front of the camera during each segment of the programme. Their genitals and other parts of their bodies provided very vivid illustrations as the presenter gave the youths, unforgettable sex lessons.<\/div>\n
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What was more, there was a doctor on hand to explain all the \u2018technical bits\u2019 and provide educated insights into the human anatomy flavoured with her wealth of experience as a medical doctor.<\/div>\n
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Apart from some practical biology lessons, the heartbeat of the programme seemed to focus on addressing the growing and worrying problems of teenage pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases (especially among the youths) which are said to be largely attributable to sexual ignorance among them.<\/div>\n
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There was a concern in the presenters of the programme (it seemed) to warn the youths of the consequences of their sexual involvements. It was as if they were on a mission to save many youths the sorrows and anguish of unwanted pregnancies and babies as well as the devastating effects of STDs and STI, (sexually transmitted diseases and sexually transmitted infections<\/em>) which is quite a laudable objective.<\/div>\n
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It\u2019s better to know than to be ignorant<\/strong><\/div>\n
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To all intents and purposes this was a good educational programme and I have nothing against it. In fact, I commend the courage and efforts of those who put the programme together bearing in mind what (I supposed) they were out to achieve.<\/div>\n
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In everything, knowledge is good and profitable especially if well utilised. Someone once said \u2018if you think knowledge is costly, try ignorance\u2019. <\/em>You are better off knowing than being ignorant because the cost of not knowing can wreck unimaginable havoc. In fact, God said in His word, \u201cMy people are destroyed for lack of knowledge\u201d.<\/div>\n
So we should not shy away from the acquisition of knowledge including sex education.<\/div>\n
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However, a one-sided knowledge can be dangerous – sometimes even more dangerous than total ignorance. Therefore on the subject of sex, it is important that a balanced understanding is presented.<\/div>\n
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What the sex educators did not say<\/strong><\/div>\n
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I found quite disturbing the fact that the youths were not told at any point that there was anything wrong with having sex outside the bounds of marriage. What they were taught was If you are going to have sex, make sure you do it safely<\/em>. That seemed to have sent out all the wrong messages.<\/div>\n
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The need for them to use condoms was emphasised again and again. In fact, during one of the sections, the youths were given a practical lesson (in a laboratory type of setting) on the right and wrong ways of wearing condoms.<\/div>\n
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You can\u2019t blame the presenters of the programme though. They were simply reflecting the general attitude or stance of the society on the subject of sex – not just among the youths but at large.<\/div>\n
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However, there is another side to sex education about which the sex educators said nothing. Maybe they were unaware of this just as many people are.<\/div>\n
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The greatest danger is a hidden one<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The dangers associated with unmarried sex<\/em><\/strong> are way beyond unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. In fact, there is a danger that outweighs these two put together.<\/p>\n

If the government, the society and well-meaning individuals can be worried enough to want to educate and warn people about the dangers surrounding unprotected sex, shouldn\u2019t these same be rather concerned about gravest danger of all?<\/p>\n

What is this danger? you may ask. It is the danger of facing God\u2019s eternal judgment on sexual immorality which includes sexual sins of all kinds.<\/p>\n

According to God\u2019s word (the Bible), sex should only be enjoyed within the boundaries of marriage. But these days, that is considered outdated, irrelevant and unthinkable.<\/p>\n

God tells us in His word that sex outside of wedlock is a sin (or a punishable offence) before Him. And the judgment He has prepared for it is severe.<\/p>\n

For instance look at Rev.21:8 \u2013 \u201cBut the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral<\/strong>, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

If unwanted pregnancy results from sexual encounter, it may cause some embarrassments and inconveniences as well as ruffle a few feathers here and there \u2013 but people do get over it.<\/p>\n

If an STD is contacted through sex, the worst that can happen is that the individual dies (e.g. \u2013 as in the case of HIV or AIDS).<\/p>\n

But God\u2019s righteous judgment on sin (including sex outside of marriage) is forever. A dead sinner will wake up at the other side of reality to face God\u2019s eternal judgment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What if I don\u2019t believe the Bible?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Well, you may say that you do not believe the bible but that does not diminish the truth of what is clearly written therein.<\/p>\n

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Truth is never devalued or rendered ineffective by neglect, denial or rejection. It will still prove true \u2013 except if it was never the truth in the first place. And God\u2019s word is truth whether or not anyone chooses to believe or reject it.<\/div>\n
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As you read this, even at this very moment, there are many who are on their death beds \u2013 dying of AIDS. They were warned of the dangers of their lifestyle and their susceptibility to STDs including AIDS. But they did not believe it until they found themselves at the receiving end of what they thought was not true or would never happen to them.<\/div>\n
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So also, those who refuse to heed the warning of God\u2019s word concerning the danger of sex outside of marriage<\/em><\/strong>, are exposing themselves to a very grave danger indeed.<\/div>\n
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We ought to let people know<\/strong><\/div>\n
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People need to be educated concerning this danger. I am aware that many people don\u2019t want to hear what the Bible has to say on such issues \u2013 especially on the \u201csacred\u201d subject of sex. More often than not, they would mock, criticize and even persecute a born again Christian for raising this sort of awareness.<\/div>\n
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But if a medical doctor, a tv-presenter and some other well meaning individuals, have enough humanity in them to educate and warn their fellow humans on the dangers they know are real, what of the born again Christian? Shouldn\u2019t we warn people concerning the danger we know to be true?<\/div>\n
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It is amazing that whereas the doctors and other informed individuals are not afraid to warn people concerning the dangers of certain lifestyles, many believers are more concerned these days about not offending people than telling them the truth they know.<\/div>\n
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A truly born again Christian knows that God\u2019s word is true and that the warnings in the bible are real. The very life in the believer and the spiritual realities in which he lives are based on the truth of God\u2019s word.<\/div>\n
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Should a believer then be silent for fear of not wanting to offend people while they blindly expose themselves to this impending danger? Should we not educate people so they can be saved from this danger?<\/div>\n
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Sexual sin is not the only sin but \u2026.<\/strong><\/div>\n
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Of course I am aware that sexual sin is not the only sin there is and that God\u2019s judgement is not going to be limited to this sin alone.<\/p>\n

Nevertheless, seeing that sexual perversion has now come to be seen as fun and sexual promiscuity has been granted such a \u201ccelebrity status\u201d<\/strong><\/em> in our day and time, it is important to educate or remind anyone that will listen, of what they are playing with. Sex outside of marriage portends a serious and eternal danger to which most people are oblivious.<\/p>\n

Indeed, this seems to be a sin with an asterisk too. I do not think that hell has any greater dragnet with which it ensnares souls these days than sex-based sins. No wonder it is being given such publicity and hype.<\/p>\n

In fact, only eternity will reveal how many multitudes of souls missed their way forever through sexual deceptions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The way out<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is only one solution to sexual sin (as well as every other sin) \u2013 and that is to believe the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, repent and ask Him to save your soul.<\/p>\n

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When you turn to Him in simple faith, He will receive you and forgive all your sins irrespective of how deep you have been in sin. Furthermore, He will give you the power to live a God-pleasing life and walk in victory over sexual sin and other sins.<\/div>\n
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Why not turn to Him right now and get saved (if you have not already done so)? To find out more, click here.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n
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