Passion, Purity, and Purpose —
What is it to be human? Genesis 1:27, “So God created man in His own image, in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them.” The first thing God says about us is that we are His, the second, that we exist as His image-bearers, and the third, that each of us is either male or female. It is as male and female that we are stewards of creation, and can “be fruitful and multiply.” Our sexuality, then, is not social construct, but creation order, not a burden, but a blessing, not a choice, but a destiny. No wonder that some of our greatest temptations come in this area, from Satan, society, and our own sin nature. Paul does not use the “Just say ‘No!’” approach, but as explains that our passion and purity are tied to God’s purposes for us: We are His possession, called to His holiness, and graced with His presence.