EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI THE PROBLEM OF HOMOSEXUALITY, FORNICATION AND MASTURBATION AMONG THE YOUTH EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI (CHURCH OF CHRIST DORMAA AHENKRO CENTRAL) Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI INTRODUCTION Daily, the Christian youth is confronted with ethical choices and moral decisions. Life might be simpler in a previous age or generation, but now, the rise of technology and the fall of ethical consensus have brought us to a society and generation full of moral dilemmas. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI We live in a post-modern World where values are invented; evil is called well - Isaiah 5:20. Today’s youth face a culture that is obsessed with sex, sexual attractiveness and sexual gratification. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI This lecture focuses on- Homosexuality, Fornication and Masturbation EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI HOMOSEXUALITY – Having sex with a member of the same sex. Within the past thirty years homosexuality has moved from the margin to the mainstream. Homosexuality is a violation of the natural process God intended for human sexuality – Genesis 2:18- 24. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI All sexual sins, homosexuality, fornication and masturbation represent an attempt by mankind to deviate from God’s best and trespass into dangerous areas. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI FORNICATION -Is the act of having sexual relationship outside the bond of marriage. The Greek word or term used for fornication in the New Testament is a broader term or word than our word fornication. It can mean any illicit sexual sin. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI MASTURBATION -Is the self – stimulation of one’s genital organ to the point of orgasm. It is a common struggle of the youth. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI THE CAUSES OF FORNICATION, HOMOSEXUALITY AND MASTURBATION - ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCE Contemporary youth and young adults face a culture that is obsessed with sex, sexual attractiveness, and sexual gratification. Television programs, movies social media and magazines, as well as style of clothing are often blatant in their attempt to arouse the viewers sexually. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI -CURIOSITY Youth is a time of experimentation, exploration and discovery. An awakening sexuality is often accompanied by a strong curiosity that drives the desire to respond to its urge. Today’s youth generally seem to be more pleasure and experience oriented. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI -CONFORMITY OR GROUP THINK The problems of fornication, homosexuality and masturbation are influenced by peer pressure. An attempt to deviate from what the majority considered the normal thing to do can result in ridicule and rejection. Matt. 7:13-14. Regardless of how untrue the perception that everyone is doing it may be, peer pressure nonetheless influences many youth into premarital sex. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI -LUST The youth years is characterized by the onset of puberty and many accompanying struggles, including understanding and coping with an awakening sexuality. The youth encounter many thoughts and feelings that are disturbing. They begin to notice the physical development and attractiveness of the opposite sex which sometimes lead to fornication. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI THE EFFECTS OF HOMOSEXUALITY, FORNICATION AND MASTURBATION -SPIRITUAL DEATH Homosexuality, Fornication and Masturbation and their forms of non-marital sex are condemned in scripture, and are described as sin. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI -PHYSICAL EFFECTS The most obvious effect of homosexuality, fornication and masturbation is sexually transmitted diseases. Whoever is engaged in illicit sex causes or creates a lot of problems for his or her body. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI If one is involved in these forms of sexual immorality, one’s spiritual vitality and influence are certain to decline. The person who habours habitual lust for fornication, homosexuality and masturbation in his or her heart by frequent rehearsal of sexual sin open doors to the tempter. Colossians 3. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI THE EFFECTS OF FORNICATION -Loss of Virginity -An unwanted pregnancy -Abortion -Forced marriage -An illegitimate child EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI THE BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE OF HOMOSEXUALITY, FORNICATION AND MASTURBATION The Bible provides signposts that warn people away from the danger of sexual relationship outside of God’s ordained plan EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI -HOMOSEXUALITY Both the Old Testament and the New Testament condemn homosexual practice -Leviticus 18:22 -Leviticus 2:3 -Romans 1:26 -27 -1 Corinthians 6:9 -10 EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI -FORNICATION -1 Corinthians 6:9-10, 15-20 -Thessalonians 4:3-5 -Galatians 5:19 MASTURBATION -Deuteronomy 23:9-11 -Leviticus 15:16 EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI HOW TO OVERCOME THE EVILS OF HOMOSEXUALITY, FORNICATION AND MASTURBATION -AVOID EVIL ASSOCIATION / SOCIAL INFLUENCE Sin is a learnt behavior, therefore, the Christian youth should avoid all evil associations that lead to sin. There is the need to associate with right and mature Christians in the faith – Prov. 27:17. Christians are told to avoid evil association of the world, yet influence others to enter the Kingdom of God. Matt. 5:13-16. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018

EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI CONCLUSION; The youthful age is the time and period of great ability, strength and potentials. Therefore there is the need to use the resources that the good God has bestowed on us to enhance his kingdom by presenting our bodies as living sacrifice pleasing to God – Romans 12:1-2 God intends his people to live holy lives. The youth must be a reflection of God’s perfect character. EVG. RICHMOND NYANTAKYI Friday, 28 December 2018