Sep 08 2008
Alternative to “Living In Sin”
Alternative to “living in sin” http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/chastity.htm
In the beginning of my relationship I believed that I was making a right decision.
People now days have a choice to live in sin or not to. Making a choice to live as roommates and not lovers. This is a hard thing to do in a world where sex fills our screens. In a world where the media plasters sexuality in what we read and see in ads, the statement that I no longer want to sleep in your bed can be the kiss of death. Many people would say in response, “Don’t you love your girl friend? How can you live like that?” People now days think nothing of “Living in sin”. What does that say about society as a whole? Better yet, what does that say about love? Has love been reduced to a romp in bed?
After praying the rosary my love and I made the decision to live in separate beds but to continue to live under the same roof. We have decided to give up sex to enhance our love not diminish it. I say to do this is the ultimate expression of ones love. It is an expression of deep love for a person. Scripture should define love, not passion. The Bible says God is love. Based on that definition the pursuit of love should be two people trying to get closer to God. The way I see it, Romans 5:8 God gives us the ultimate symbol of his love, he sacrifices his only son for our sins.
“It is precisely in this that God proves his love for us: that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”
If God can do that for me, I certainly as a Catholic can sacrifice sex for him. From Corinthians: Love is patient…. I can be patient as the next guy. God promises us great things if we only be like him. For once in my life I want those gifts that God promises. I want the ever lasting Love that God talks about, the Agape love.
Agape love requires a relationship with God through Jesus Christ, since the non-regenerated soul is unable to love unconditionally. Agape love gives and sacrifices expecting nothing back in return.8 http://www.godandscience.org/love/biblicallove.html
This agape love is what we seek as a couple to bring us closer to God and not farther apart. My goal was always to start a relationship with God as a major part. Here are some more biblical references that I found quite useful:
(Mt: 15:19, Mk 7:21, Acts 15:20, 29, 21:25, 1 Cor 6:13, 18, Gal 5:19, Eph 5:3, Col 3:5, 1 Thes 4:3, Rev 2:14, 20-21, 9:21 etc…) from http://www.davidmacd.com/catholic/chastity.htm
In the bible, fornication is sex while not in the confines of marriage. Mt: 15:19 states the following, “From the mind stem evil designs-murder, adulterous conduct, fornication, stealing, false witness, blasphemy.” These are the things that make man impure.
Mk7:21 Wicked designs come from the deep recesses of the heart: acts of fornication, theft, murder, adulterous conduct greed, maliciousness, deceit, sensuality, envy, blasphemy, arrogance, an obtuse spirit.
I leave you with that my brothers and sisters.
God Bless.
Wow How do you do that?