Dictionary of Bible Themes The state of sexual abstinence. Although Scripture commends marriage, it insists that celibacy should be honoured. Numbers 25:1Condemnation of sexual immorality Matthew 15:19Acts 15:20 1 Corinthians 10:8 Revelation 2:14,20; 9:21 Romans 13:13 The command to avoid sexual immorality See also Acts 15:19-201 Corinthians 6:18; 10:8 Ephesians 5:3 1 Thessalonians 4:3 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 Believers should not associate with those who are sexually immoral 1 Corinthians 6:18-20Sexual purity is commended See also Psalms 51:10; 119:92 Timothy 2:22 1 Peter 2:11 Revelation 14:1-4 1 Corinthians 7:9 Chastity and marriage Marriage commended for those incapable of remaining chaste See also Mark 10:2-12The sanctity of marriage Leviticus 18:20See also The condemnation of adultery Leviticus 20:10Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-28 Romans 2:22 pp Dt 5:18 See also 3278 Holy Spirit, indwelling5137 bones 5708 marriage 5737 sisters 5741 vows 5775 abuse 6187 immorality 6236 sexual sin 6242 adultery 8328 quietness 8339 self-control |
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