Title: Set Boundaries
Memorize: Flee also youthful lusts; but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart. 2 Timothy 2:22 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:18-20 (Nkjv)
[18] Flee sexual immorality. Every sin that a man does is outside the body, but he who commits sexual immorality sins against his own body.
[19] Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?
[20] For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s.
Message:
Setting boundaries when relating with the opposite sex is not old-fashioned.
It is an important thing to do, especially when there is an intense attraction or infatuation for a member of the opposite sex.
That intense attraction or infatuation can be a temptation from the devil to distract a fellow from achieving his or her goals and pull such a fellow away from God’s plan for his or her life.
Samson was a young man who was infatuated with Delilah. He could not control his lust, and it led to a disruption of God’s agenda for his life and God’s people (Judges 16:4-21). His relationship with Delilah crushed his future.
My dear child, do not think you are a superhero when it comes to relating with the opposite sex.
In (1 Corinthians 10:12), the Bible says, “Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.”
You should set boundaries in your conversations with members of the opposite sex.
You have no business going into a romantic relationship if you are not ready for marriage.
Do not allow unholy communication or relationships to disrupt God’s plans for your life.
Key Point:
Do not engage in unholy interactions with members of the opposite sex.
Bible Quiz:
What was the consequence of Samson’s relationship with Delilah?
HYMN: 13 CHRISTIAN, SEEK NOT YET REPOSE
1 ‘Christian! seek not yet repose,’
hear thy guardian angel say;
thou art in the midst of foes;
‘watch and pray.’
2 Principalities and powers,
mustering their unseen array,
wait for thy unguarded hours;
‘watch and pray.’
3 Gird thy heavenly armour on,
wear it ever night and day;
ambushed lies the evil one;
‘watch and pray.’
4 Hear the victors who o’ercame;
still they mark each warrior’s way;
all with one sweet voice exclaim,
‘watch and pray.’
5 Hear, above all, hear thy Lord,
him thou lovest to obey;
hide within thy heart his word,
‘watch and pray.’
6 Watch, as if on that alone
hung the issue of the day;
pray, that help may be sent down;
‘watch and pray.’
Bible In One Year: Luke 4:33-44, Joshua 14-15
Authors: Pastor E. A. Adeboye and Pastor Folu Adeboye