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Focus on the Family question and answer
page - Does Sex Equal Marriage in God’s Eyes?
QUESTION
When a couple has sex, aren't they essentially married in
God's eyes? It seems to me that if the younger generation understood this and
believed it, things would change fast. Dating as we know it would cease.
Virgin women wouldn't dream of putting themselves in a compromising
position with a man. A young man would be far more careful if he knew that
the moment he crossed the line he was committed. Wouldn't you agree that
this is the message we need to be communicating?
ANSWER
Technically
speaking, you're right on target in suggesting that, in God's eyes,
marriage has more to do with the sex act than it does with church
ceremonies or legal documents. According to
Scripture, marriage is fundamentally a matter of a man and a woman becoming
one flesh (Genesis 2:24). Sexual intercourse is central to that process.
Modern culture may treat sex as a toy, but in actuality it's a terribly
powerful thing. It creates a bond between two people which is not easily
broken. This is consistent with the apostle Paul's warning in I Corinthians
6:16: "Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is
one with her in body? For it is said, 'The two will become one flesh'"
(I Corinthians 6:16). As
regards this detail of biblical theology, then, we're in complete agreement
with you. (TTGM: see video animation on sex
is marriage).
Where we may see things differently is in the area of
practical application. What are the implications of this theological truth
for couples living in the cultural context of 21st century America? And how
do we persuade contemporary people to take those implications seriously and
to order their personal behavior accordingly? How do we get them to care
about the fact that sexual activity equals marriage in the eyes of God?
That's the real question. It's a crucial question inasmuch as the one flesh
union that is genuine biblical marriage is supposed to embrace every aspect
of human existence. It includes the mental, the emotional, the moral, the
spiritual, and the economic as well as the physical and sexual. Yes, the
physical bond undoubtedly plays a crucial role in bringing all these
ingredients together. In a certain sense, it cements them into a whole. And
yet one could easily argue that it is not, in and of itself, the "one
flesh" relationship described in Genesis 2:24. In practical terms, it
is not necessarily a sufficient basis for establishing an ongoing
commitment of the will and intellect between partners. If you doubt this,
just take a look around. That's why most human cultures have found it
necessary to devise ways of solemnizing the sexual/marital relationship so
as to make it socially and legally binding.
Full Document
can be read HERE (Focus
on the Family has since removed the link to the above copy off of their website –
wonder why?)
Document Home
Researched by www.truthgospel.org
TTGM Comments on this article:
Focus on the Family confirms the Bible doctrine on marriage
(sex=marriage). Surprisingly, they then go on from there to support the
cultural and traditional practice of marriage, which is in direct conflict
with the word of God. Let's ask the question: What will you the believer be judged by when you meet God; the biblical doctrine on
marriage or the traditional teaching and practice of marriage?
If you say you are not a virgin will God ignore the judgment
of adultery on you at your “church wedding”? (if it is not the man that
took your virginity)
What is your final authority, the Bible or men’s traditions?
A well put together video animation that explains the
subject of sex
is marriage
Download FREE Handout on marriage that is shared at
presentations given by TTGM: “Marriage a Doctrine of Demons”
(1Tim 4:1-3 [KJV])
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly,
that in the latter times
some shall depart from the faith, giving
heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy;
having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and
commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received
with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth.
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