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81 The Victory, p. 158.5 (Ellen Gould White)

“The great city” of the prophecy is also compared “spiritually” to Sodom. The corruption of Sodom was especially evident in its open sexual impurity. This would also be a characteristic of the nation that would fulfill this scripture.

82 The Victory, p. 158.6 (Ellen Gould White)

… the sexual lust of Sodom would be evident.

83 The Victory, p. 159.2 (Ellen Gould White)

… loose sexuality of France: “Closely connected with these laws affecting religion was the law that reduced the union of marriage—the most sacred tie that …

84 The Victory, p. 314.5 (Ellen Gould White)

… and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie” ( Ephesians 5:5; Revelation 22:14, 15 ).

85 My Journey to Life, Step 6—The Second Coming of Jesus Christ, p. 3.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… Christianity –Sexual immorality, neglect of God’s law, increase in crime, neglect and oppression of the poor and marginalized, materialism, exploitation …

86 My Journey to Life, Step 13—The Nature of Humanity, p. 6.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… of sexual relations between a man and a woman in marriage should be in the context of commitment, intimacy, and mutual delight. This concept is much broader …

87 My Journey to Life, Step 14—Marriage, p. 2.7 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… and sexual exploitation. Yet these outbursts of selfishness were alien to God’s original plan. Jesus said, “From the beginning it was not so” ( Matthew 19:8 ).

88 My Journey to Life, Step 14—Marriage, p. 3.5 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… in sexual intimacy, which the Bible refers to as becoming one flesh. God’s purpose is that the married couple experience an intimate bond of mind and emotions …

89 My Journey to Life, Step 14—Marriage, p. 3.6 (Ellen G. White Estate)

Contemporary culture often portrays sex in a crude, debased, dehumanizing and even brutal way. God intended married sexual relations to be honorable and undefiled. He never designed marriage to be full of lust, shameful, and sinful ( Hebrews 13:4 ).

90 My Journey to Life, Step 14—Marriage, p. 3.7 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… experience sexual intercourse because of physical limitations can nonetheless find joy and bonding in other expressions of physical affection. All …

91 My Journey to Life, Step 14—Marriage, p. 5.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)

• Fornication and Adultery. Though common for many cultures, Scripture regards any sexual relationship outside of marriage, with either gender, a sin.

92 My Journey to Life, Step 14—Marriage, p. 5.3 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… illicit sexual experiences such as viewing pornography in magazines, computer games, the internet, or watching movies that reduce men, women, and children …

93 My Journey to Life, Step 14—Marriage, p. 5.4 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… ). Having sexual relations of any kind with a family member other than one’s spouse is an abomination to God.

94 My Journey to Life, Step 14—Marriage, p. 5.6 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… with sexual orientation toward their own gender or toward other various deviations away from a Biblically principled heterosexual relationship, should …

95 My Journey to Life, Step 14—Marriage, p. 6.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)

Other shared roles include lover, friend, companion, and partner which encompasses mutual respect, mutual forbearance, mutual submission, and mutual obligations such as nurture, comfort, support, and sexual fidelity.

96 My Journey to Life, Step 16—Baptism, p. 9.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… , or sexual immorality, has been crucified and we are no longer slaves to doing wrong. The person who has died to self through the power of Christ’s crucifixion …

97 My Journey to Life, Step 19—Christian Behavior, p. 7 (Ellen G. White Estate)

5. What biblical principles guide human sexuality?

98 My Journey to Life, Step 19—Christian Behavior, p. 7.1 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… of sexual intimacy within the lifelong marriage of one man to one woman. Sexual expression, then, is a beautiful gift from God. He intended it to increase the …

99 My Journey to Life, Step 19—Christian Behavior, p. 7.2 (Ellen G. White Estate)

… of sexual purity stands against all forms of perversions or abuses of human intimacy. This would include prostitution, extramarital sexual relations …

100 My Journey to Life, Step 19—Christian Behavior, p. 8 (Ellen G. White Estate)

6. Can pornography be an innocent way to heighten married sexual pleasure or provide sexual release for a young person not ready for marriage?