Bible Question: What is considered a sinful sexual act between a man and a woman before marriage (what about during marriage)? While I realize sexual intercourse prior to marriage is spoken of explicitly throughout the bible it does not explain about other sexual acts besides intercourse. While I have searched for guidance in this area in many places I have often received conflicting answers. Some say that everything below the neck is wrong, others say that the physical intimacy should reflect emotional intimacy with the highest emotional intimacy (marriage) being equated with intercourse. Still others guide me by saying that one should know EVERYTHING about their partner before marriage in order to make a good decision in choosing a lifelong parter. |
Bible Answer: The latter of half of Romans 1 would be good scriptural reference. Here's some food from thought that I learned from my Assistant Pastor in my church's premarital class. The problem is everybody is either trying to FIND OUT WHAT THEY CAN GET AWAY WITH, or they don't care. We were instructed if you wouldn't do it with your Grandma or Grandpa or your daughter or son, then don't do it. Here's the explanation: you can kiss somebody and YOU CAN KISS SOMEBODY !! What is your intent or what feeling are you trying to get from the act(passion)? Would you kiss your grandma/pa the same as your potential mate ?!?! You can kiss your potential mate the same as you would your grandparents without being repulsed. |