基督徒的婚姻觀 (一) 婚姻中性的關係 Christian View on Marriage (1): Sexual Relations Within the Marriage
就像保羅時代的哥林多教會，我們也受到世界對於性的扭曲觀念的影響。本週，張國強牧師告誡我們要用聖經的觀念看待性和婚姻，這樣我們才能按照上帝的設計使用以及享受上帝賜給我們的禮物。
Like the Corinthian church in Paul’s time, we have been influenced by the world’s distorted views of sexuality. This week, Rev. Jeremiah Cheung admonishes us to develop a biblical perspective on sex and marriage so we may use and enjoy God’s gifts to us in the manner He intended.
Read Today’s Scripture Passage
林前 1 Corinthians 7:1-9
Life Group Discussion Guide
1. Start with a prayer
2. Engage one another (15-30 mins)
• Share a time you did not treat your body the way it deserves/was dishonorable to God (e.g. vices, unhealthy sleeping or eating patterns). What did you learn from that experience? What helped you change your behavior?
3. Engage the mind (15-20 mins)
• Read the passage. What can we learn about the boundaries of sex? (vv.1-2)
• It’s becoming a norm for people to engage in pre-marital sex and/or live together to experience “trial marriages” and see if they are compatible. Using today’s passage and other Bible verses and principles, articulate what our stand as Christians should be.
4. Engage the heart (15-20 mins)
• How seriously do you take the sanctity of marriage as defined in the Bible? How does your perspective impact your actions and decisions in your relationships?
• Examine yourself: Are you content in your current state (single or married)? How do you handle feelings of lust or temptation, and what support do you have in place to help you?
5. Engage the hands (15-20 mins)
• What specific steps can you take to ensure that you maintain purity in your relationships?
• If married: How can you and your spouse improve your communication to ensure that you are fulfilling each other’s needs and maintaining mutual consent (duty principle)?
• How can you and your circle (Life Group, family, friends) encourage and support one another in upholding the sanctity of marriage and avoiding sexual immorality?
6. Engage with God in prayer (20-30 mins)
• Thank God for the gift of marriage and the beautiful design He has created for our relationships. Praise Him for the wisdom and guidance He provided in His Word, teaching us about purity, duty, and the unique gifts He has given to each one of us. Thank Him for the joy and fulfillment that comes from following His principles and for the strength to maintain purity in our lives.
• Approach the Heavenly Father with repentance for the times you have failed to uphold the sanctity of marriage and purity in your relationships. Ask for forgiveness for any indulgence or neglect of your duties to your spouse/future spouse. Ask God to help you turn away from temptation and seek His righteousness. Pray for the grace to restore and strengthen your relationships according to His will, and to be cleansed from the guilt and shame of past shortcomings.
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