Who do we think we're fooling? We cannot fool God! As we continue to ponder the roles of male and females in our society, let's hear from Paul. The apostle's words here are very plain and simple . . .
Therefore be imitators of God as dear children. And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling aroma.
But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor coarse jesting, which are not fitting, but rather giving of thanks. For this you know, that no fornicator, unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and God. Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not be partakers with them. (Ephesians 5:1-7)We love to name certain sins as the big ones and allow others to slip by as mistakes or we pass off by saying, "Well, I am just a sinner after all". Yet Paul is clear, all sin is sin and all sin has been nailed to the cross with Jesus and we must be repentant in order to be cleansed! Repentant refers to one being regretful, sorry, ashamed, and apologetic. In other words, one who repentant is not proud and boastful and openly sinning, but ashamed and desiring to change! Popular opinions do not count . . . only God's Word!
Let's commit to hold one another accountable to each other and to God.
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