House of Cards, Week Three - Sex

Week 3 SexGod blessed humanity when He made us to live in community, and there is no closer community than our families. What makes a family strong? In this series, we’ll examine topics to help us get to a solid, Christian family based on God’s principles.When used in the right way, sex is an amazing gift that God gave us to enjoy.Song of Solomon 2:3-6 (ESV) Part of this couples’ dating experience is the awakening of sexual desire for each other.Song of Solomon 2:7 (ESV) She says to not awaken love until the time is right.When it comes to sex, there’s a time not a line.The proper time for any sexual touch or activity is after marriage.Solomon records what the wedding night is like from the man and woman’s perspective.Song of Solomon 4:1-5 (ESV) Song of Solomon 7:7-8a (ESV)Song of Solomon 5:10,14-15 (ESV)Song of Solomon 4:16-5:1 (ESV) There are aspects of sex that are incredibly helpful for married couples and incredibly harmful and destructive to anyone else.1. Sex Blinds“You can’t objectively judge compatibility with someone you’re sleeping with.” – Dave Lanuti2. Sex BindsSong of Solomon 6:3 (ESV)Song of Solomon 8:6 (ESV)1 Corinthians 6:12-18 (ESV)1 Corinthians 6:9-11 (ESV) No matter what your past is, not only can God forgive you, but He can also cleanse you and use you in His Kingdom.To support the mission of Hope Community Church, visit gethope.net/give today.