"3 But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. 4 Let there be no filthiness nor foolish talk nor crude joking, which are out of place, but instead let there be thanksgiving. 5 For you may be sure of this, that everyone who is sexually immoral or impure, or who is covetous (that is, an idolater), has no inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God." - Ephesians 5:3-5, ESV.
God gifted us with sex, and He is serious about us using it righteously. Why sex and not cooking or yard work? What about gardening? Couldn't he be more strict about that than sex? Short answer: apples and oranges. Nothing compares to the act of sex. It has the power to make two people one. It connects more than bodies. Because it can instill life, it connects souls in hopes of creating another. It involves returning to the naked and unashamed nature humans had before the fall, and yet people will go to war and kill over it. Nothing quite has the power, effect, and consequences of sex.
So, yes, God is very strict about sex. It can ruin lives, rip apart hearts, and permanently damage us. The Holy Spirit urged Paul to tell us to avoid allowing improper sexual activity to be near us. We do not dare even joke about such a sin. Those trapped in its sinful clutches are in danger of missing heaven. Guard your sexuality: mind, body, and environment.
Your prayer:
"God, please help me live righteously with the body and mind you gave me. I will take seriously your commands. Help me take every thought captive that expresses sexual sin. Please help me to keep my body free from sexually immoral activities. And please help me avoid environments that push me in that direction. I love you, Jesus. I owe you everything. Amen"
Strive for holiness in this. - Pastor Mike