Integrity In The Area Of SexSample

Onslaught Through the Media

Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. - I Pet 5:8

One of the strongest attacks of the devil these days is against sexual purity, and his tool is the media. On one hand, he portrays sex as the ultimate pleasure and tries to make everyone pursue it. On the other, he tries to obliterate all restraints and restrictions related to sexual activities.

Even though sexual pleasure is a great experience, it is not the ultimate experience. Many people believe this blatant lie from the devil that is hyped up by the media beyond limits, that there is nothing like sex. They soon find out that it does not satisfy them as they expected it to, and then they resort to more of it or in grosser forms, thinking that greater bliss is just ahead! As Christians, we know that the ultimate pleasure is in the presence of God, and that even the joys of a loving relationship with our spouse or children are far better than the fleeting moments of immoral or illegal sexual pleasure.

In their pursuit after more pleasure, people throw off restraints. Here again, the media depicts casual relationships with humour and make up thrilling stories to give the impression that sex without boundaries is exciting.

What used to be a private matter for individuals and couples are now discussed openly, and what used to be hidden is now shown openly. The media is becoming more explicit in what they show, and even little children cannot escape being exposed to this onslaught. Even people with strict moral backgrounds who watch these programs, unconsciously begin to lower their standards.

Goaded by what they see flaunted on screen, people are choosing dress styles that show off more skin or curves, not realizing how much they tease others who are struggling with lust.

Therefore, we have no excuse for going with the stream or giving in to the pressure. The joy of remaining true to the Lord and to our spouse cannot be traded off for any of these fleeting pleasures.

Lord, I thank You that the Holy Spirit in me is stronger than the one that is in this world. Help me to stay with You, Lord. Amen