There is no Shading the Truth

WARNING: Contains comments that are sexually explicit:

 

As the movie, Fifty Shades of Gray, is set to open and I am grieved by the lure this philosophy has on society as a whole and especially the church. I must admit I was intrigued by the plot but I have not read the book. Human beings are created to enjoy the intimacy of sex. Therefore, it is easy to be deceived into participating in sexually deviant behavior when society accepts it as healthy and vibrant lifestyle. Bondage and abusive sex is being promoted as healthy and it is a lie straight from the pit of hell. "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage." Galatians 5:1. This goes for all bondage, whether it be physical, sexual, emotional, or even mental.

 

The church must stand up and say "no" with a clear and loud voice and refuse to accept sexual deviance as healthy and normal. We are NOT prudes who minimize or are ashamed of all encompassing physical, emotional, and sexual freedom that completely fulfills, satisfies and leaves a hunger and a longing for our spouse. We embrace that relationship that nurtures as well as devours. It is healthy and safe and mutual and an expression of true intimacy and love as well as overwhelmingly erotic. "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word," Ephesians 5:25-26. This is a picture of how husbands are supposed to love their wives or future wives. His main objective is to put her needs and best interest above his own. That makes it a safe environment for her to submit to him. "Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord." Ephesians 5:22.

 

True devotion and adoration felt by a spouse is erotic. Being defended and protected by anyone or anything that would potentially threaten our family not just physically but emotionally or spiritually is beautiful and arousing. "His left hand is under my head, And his right hand embraces me." Song of Solomon 8:3 Undying love and trust as well as lust for only a spouse and no one else is how the marital relationship is healthy and fulfilling. Please say "no" to the twisted perversion of the message this movie sends. It is glorified lies that are destructive to families for generations.

 

I am my beloved’s, And his desire is toward me." Song of Solomon 7:10.