Sexual sins do not matter. In every letter where the writer is giving instructions for godly behaviour sexual morality is almost always mentioned. This is because sexual behaviour has a deep effect on our lives. We are to honour marriage, and behave properly within marriage. This instruction is very pertinent given the current politcal debates about marriage.
Next to sex, money is the biggest sin trap that we can fall into. The antidote is not poverty, but keeping our lives free from the love of money and contentment.
Note the motivation for these instructions, it is because we can have complete trust in the Lord. People chase after money for all sorts of reasons, but two of the main ones can be: (i) to fill a hole in our lives, thinking possessions will plug it; (ii) the other is to seek after it as a source of security. Much the same can apply to sex as well!
The motivation is our security in God. He is on our side, and He is our helper. We need to dwell on these facts and let them permeate our whole attitude and approach to life.
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