Biblical Answer

Sex is a gift from God, and we should accept it with gratitude. But rules for enjoying God's gift of sex are set by the giver, which is God. These rules are based on what pleases God, not on what pleases us. God designed sex to fulfill something basic in human nature, which is to satisfy the longing for connection and unity. Sex is not just a physical act, but also a way to join beings made in God's image, making it a very good thing. However, the Bible reveals that sex is not so great a thing that it can be worshiped or used as a path to God.

God defines what is good sex, and good sex never defines God. The Bible never allows using sex in worship, nor does it allow using sex as a way to reach God. Sex is not just an emotional commitment apparatus, but a method that God invented to do whole life entrustment and self-giving. When we understand sex in this way, we can see why it is a gift from God. Sex joins people in a profound way, enabling them to produce something valuable, and it satisfies our longing for connection and unity.

In order to keep sex holy, we need to understand God's rules for enjoying His gift. The Bible provides structure for sexual behavior, and we must be careful to follow it. This means recognizing that sex is not just a physical act, but also a way to express our commitment to each other and to God. By understanding sex in this way, we can see why it is a gift from God, and we can enjoy it in a way that pleases Him. We must not worship sex as God, nor should we honor sex in the place of God, but rather see it as a way to express our love and commitment to each other and to God. Ultimately, sex is a gift from God that can bring joy and fulfillment, but only when it is understood and enjoyed in the way that He intends.