“We live in the me-generation, with fewer of us being prepared to compromise on the kind of life we want.” Daily Telegraph 21/1/08 Sexual Attitudes in UK Today : NSAs : ’No Strings Attached’

‘I do not see any reason for any kind of sexual morality. In the past I recognise that without some kind of imposed morality there were would be an abundance of problems (unwanted children, STIs etc), and that reinforcing the idea that sex was something special and worth “waiting until the right one” helped prevent such occurrences. But in this day and age, where contraception is readily available to practically anyone, do we need such morals?.’ ‘Student Room’ Website

 What is Sexual Intimacy For?  Why is Sexual Integrity Important?  How can we stay Safe?  What if we Fail? Mark 10:1-9; 1Thess. 4:1-8

 Monogamous  Open  Permanent  Intimate - To be celebrated and enjoyed within marriage

 God’s will for Christians  Compromise hurts other People

‘Each of you should learn to control his own body’ 1Thess. 4:4 ‘If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away.’ ‘If your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.’ Matt. 5:29,30

‘The Lord will punish’ 1Thess. 4:6 ‘If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.’ 1 John1:9