The Ten Commandments Of Sexual Purity

The Ten Commandments of Sexual Purity

Leviticus 18:1-30

Perhaps one has heard of the Ten Commandments. The commandments from Exodus 20 help a person live right morally in society. Of course the Ten Commandments are a minimum, and nobody can fulfill them without Christ. If Exodus 20 are the Ten Commandments about how to relate to God and society, then Leviticus 18 are the Ten Commandments of Sexual Purity. These commandments address every sexual sin category that happen. God’s design is for one man enter in an honorable marriage, wherein one can find and give sexual satisfaction. The marriage is the proper boundary for sexual relationships. Leviticus 18:1-30 warns us about stepping out of the boundaries. This list provides a warning about the kinds of sexual activity that are not honored by God. The list is not completely exhaustive, but it does address sexuality through an “Axis of Perversion.” Society will voice many ideas, but God shows what we should not do. God has a plan for sexual purity.

Commandment Sex Issue

1. Respecting sex as God designed it will bring you life. (v.1-5) Purity

2. Respect the integrity of your family (v.6-16) Incest

3. Respect the integrity of women (v.17) Rape

Child Molestation

4. Respect the integrity of your marriage (v.18-20) Adultery, Polygamy

Common Law Marriage

5. Respect a woman’s biological design (v.19) Lust

6. Respect the integrity of another couple’s marriage (v.20) Covetness, Adultery

7. Respect the pure worship of God (v.21) Religious sexual acts

Child molestation, Child Slavery, Abortion

8. Respect your biological design (v.22) Homosexuality