Immanuel Nashville Sam Allberry - Trending Questions: Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?
Nov 16, 2023
Sam Allberry, a British pastor and expert on Christian sexuality, dives deep into the why behind God’s teachings on sexual ethics. He challenges notions of Jesus’ neutrality on sexuality and explores biblical interpretations of adultery, emphasizing the importance of purity and mercy. With references to the Me Too movement, he highlights the dignity that lies at the heart of sexual interactions. Ultimately, Sam argues that our longing for connection points us toward a deeper spiritual relationship with God, presenting Jesus as the true fulfillment of our desires.
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Why Sexual Ethics Matter
- God cares about sexual ethics because sex affects real people and their dignity, not just private acts.
- Sam Allberry argues sexual behavior matters amid wider evils because it's deeply personal and touches everyone's story.
Adultery Starts In The Heart
- Jesus extends the commandment against adultery to include lustful intent, making the issue internal not merely external.
- Allberry highlights that looking with lust treats a person as a consumable, violating God's design for sex.
Sex Is Self-Giving, Not Self-Expression
- The Bible frames sex as self-giving within lifelong marriage, not self-expression for fulfillment.
- Allberry points to 'one flesh' and says sex emotionally and spiritually knits two people together.