Sex, Marriage, & Idolatry [QA’s] || Single Life

[@ohh318]

I think in the church, we began to idolize marriage because we think marriage is the answer to everything. It's often modeled that way in the church. It is the prize of life! And if it doesn't happen in a certain time frame, we feel like we've failed. So EVERYTHING we do is in pursuant to getting married. Putting it before the LORD. Thus making marriage an idol. We have to learn that marriage is honorable and should be desired, BUT not make everything we do about getting to the altar. We have to put the desire to be married, have sex, have children, etc. on the altar of GOD.

[@leesibarinem5830]

Great conversation on how to shift our perspective to tackle idolatry and our sexual desires. Love that last question and love the feedback. Most def., expressing our love languages doesn't have to be a solely sexual act. Afterall, God's love is not about sex, it's about relationship. Thanks for being great examples as leaders, to be transparent, and for sharing the nuggets!

[@IAmECJ3]

Thank you for your comment and tuning in with us!

[@ciarafreeman87]

Yes that is so huge and glad you enjoyed the feedback! Sometimes we forget that our relationship with Christ should be the type and shadow for our relationships and it is so much more than just physical!

[@musicalone74]

This is especially difficult for people who have been sexually active in the past. It is possible, though. I am a living witness.

[@IAmECJ3]

Amen! It is difficult! BUT GOD! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽. Keep walking it out.

[@ohh318]

Yess. It can be done.

[@brianjohnson9456]

Great to see Victory tackling a problem that is being discussed in the hallways of all the campuses & the Capital C church in general. I’m a living witness of that and the church definitely needs to keep this conversation going on all age levels, including seniors. Guess what? Seniors aren’t DEAD! LOL!! It’s a thing that they have to deal with like our younger counterparts. That Has to be a conversation in the future, people over 55-60.

[@IAmECJ3]

Thank you for tuning in with us since the beginning! You definitely came to mind and be on the lookout for more conversations for your age group as well.

[@ciarafreeman87]

That’s a great suggestion! We have been processing doing it with some older generations as well as we know it exists as we age! Thanks for watching!

[@BarbieinCoT1WSM]

This is good.

[@IAmECJ3]

Thanks for watching and enjoying it!

[@veronicapowell5935]

I’m 42 and grew up apostolic so everything was no ! So to be apart of a church community that is open to discuss biblically and realistically is amazing !

[@victoryatlanta]

Thanks for watching! So glad you are here!

[@shawn-tellewilliams]

FRIENDSHIP ❤❤❤ is so important 1st. I think the uniqueness of this is minimized because being a friend is how I think you get to see different traits of individuals and you can admire/appreciate. I think Marriage shouldn't be the definition of you, it's just a part of the chapter in God's story, "when" God deems you are prepared. The last question was so awesome. The human brain dont always want to obey God in all aspects, such a great point. Great discussion. Keep these dialogues coming. 👏 👏 👏

[@veronicapowell5935]

Delivered from homosexuality An abusive marriage out of loneliness Dating has been a hard place to navigate . But there are great moments as well . I’m not content in my singleness, but at one point I refused to go anywhere to even possibly meet anyone. But, now I’m Getting out and enjoying myself building my confidence and giggle when it’s noticed 😂. (An abusive marriage can break you!)

[@veronicapowell5935]

But I have found that the change in mindset puts me in a more place of rejection . When the standard is there, there is always a pause in the conversation or a lack in the good mornings etc. at times it’s like dang … but I’m reminded that the Lord is working on me and he is shielding me from those distractions ❤

[@machellovelivelife658]

Would love to know Victory's opinion on the book "The Great Sex Rescue", it addresses how sometimes the way the church speaks about sexuality within marriage leaves the woman by the wayside. Here's an interview with the author, title "The Great Sex Rescue (FINALLY, Christian Marriage Advice That ISN'T Toxic!) | Sheila Wray Gregoire"

[@victoryatlanta]

Haven't heard of it but we will check it out!

[@IAmECJ3]

Thanks for the comment! Haven’t heard of it but we can check it out.

[@tessamarialove6274]

Yeees❤

[@IAmECJ3]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@musicalone74]

The only example we have for dating and friendship between men and women is the world. You should invite women and men from different walks in life. Divorced, widowed, younger, older, and singles that came out of immorality, etc...that would bring a more nuanced view. All due respect.