Sexual morality, as taught in the Scriptures, requires absolute
purity in thought, word, deed, and imagination.
Voluntary celibacy, for example, is advocated as a higher ideal, privileged for its character of total devotion to God, reflecting a state surpassing marriage. One who chooses celibacy voluntarily renounces carnal pleasures in order to focus exclusively on spiritual values and communion with God .
Paul states in 1 Corinthians 7:32: ” He who is unmarried cares for the
things of the Lord, how he may please the Lord .” This
noble and spiritually strong life testifies to self-control and
total dedication to divine service.
For the kingdom of God, choosing to remain single for
spiritual reasons is considered a respectable decision, as it
allows undivided devotion to the Lord.
This view is in harmony with biblical teaching and understanding of the
requirements of consecrated singleness. This idea is based on
several spiritual principles, including control over fleshly desires, freedom for the service of God, and the notion of self-denial for higher purposes.
The single person is particularly exposed to sexual temptations because he chooses not to satisfy his carnal desires within a marital setting. The pressure of natural urges, combined with the onslaught of external temptations, makes
his self-control a remarkable strong spiritual act.
The single person who resists these desires, despite their intensity,
demonstrates exceptional fidelity to God.
Unlike the one who satisfies his sexual desires within the confines of marriage, the single person demonstrates total renunciation, placing
the divine will above his own desires. The mortification of sinful desires in his life is permanent.
He who marries also follows an honorable path, for marriage is a divine institution. (Genesis 2:24) However, in marriage,
sexual desires find legitimate satisfaction within the framework of marital relations.
While this is not sinful, this reality distinguishes marriage from consecrated celibacy, where the absence of such an outlet requires greater
discipline and increased dependence on God.
Jesus addresses this issue directly in Matthew 19:12: “ For there are some eunuchs who were eunuchs from their mother’s womb; and there are some who were made eunuchs by men; and there are some who have
made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven’s sake. He who can understand, let him understand. ”
In this passage, Jesus highlights three categories of eunuchs, but he particularly emphasizes those who voluntarily choose to forsake marriage and sexuality “ for the kingdom of heaven’s sake .
This renunciation is an act of extreme devotion, where the person devotes all his energy and attention to God without being distracted by the responsibilities or concerns of marriage. The ” eunuchs for the kingdom of God » embody a radical fidelity, a model of life entirely dedicated to divine
service and apostolate to spread the Gospel of the Kingdom
of God.
Many prophets and apostles or brothers and sisters have dedicated and consecrated their lives to the service of God by testifying to this spiritual reality of “eunuch” for the Kingdom of God. An honorable and noble state that demands our greatest respect.
Paul reinforces this idea in 1 Corinthians 7:32-35, where he explains that the single person can devote himself fully to the things of the Lord, while the married person must worry about and devote time to the things of the world and to his spouse and therefore also to children.
For Paul, the single person enjoys a spiritual freedom that allows him to serve
God without distraction.
This freedom and availability make consecrated celibacy a spiritually advantageous position, although he recognizes that marriage is also a valid option to avoid certain dangers (1 Corinthians 7:9).
Celibacy for the sake of the kingdom of God is a demanding vocation, marked by exceptional self-control and a total renunciation of the legitimate pleasures of marriage.
In choosing this path, the celibate exposes himself to intense temptations, but he demonstrates by his fidelity a total dependence on God and an absolute priority given to the kingdom of heaven.
In our sinful society, from a very young age, sinful behavior such as having a girlfriend or boyfriend, holding hands, kissing, or any form of intimacy are encouraged even among adolescents of 13 or 14 years old. These practices, although commonplace, are abominations before God that defile the
purity that God requires of men.
These acts, as simple as they may seem for this iniquitous world, do not respect the sacred framework of marriage and lead to a life dominated by
disordered passions, distancing young people from holiness
and the will of God, leading them into judgment, damnation and eternal perdition.
Marriage, although a sacred gift from God, does not authorize unbridled or disordered sexuality. Let not the married man imagine that he is safe from the danger of sexual sin in marriage even with his wife. The devil attacks where he is least expected.
Sexuality in marriage must be controlled and restrained, limited to what is natural and honorable by following the cycle of non-fertility or procreation. Sexual acts against nature, even within marriage, are not permissible
before God .
Such practices, whether motivated by selfish desires or perversions, dishonor the sacred union of marriage and seriously offend divine holiness and attract the judgment, wrath and condemnation of God being in a state of spiritual
death.
All sexual practices outside of marriage, such as having boyfriend, girlfriend, kisses, masturbation, pornography, the use of sex toys , swinging relationships, homosexuality, adultery, fornication, frequenting prostitutes, and all forms of
concubinage, or deviant sexual practices, must be strongly
condemned as willful and deadly sins.
These acts defile not only the body, but also the soul, destroying communion with God. They testify to a rejection of divine law and an inability
to control carnal desires.
These practices violate the natural law, because they cannot generate life and do not proceed from a true emotional and sexual complementarity, framed by the mutual love of a married couple. Anyone involved in these acts must become aware of the natural and normal order of sexuality as established by the Law of God. Otherwise….without fear….the justice of God, his wrath and the condemnation to eternal perdition, will triumph powerfully in order to satisfy the demands of his eternal Law.
Revelation 22:15 Outside are the dogs , the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and whoever loves and makes a lie!
Let no one tell me that when Jesus the Messiah, the King of kings, from whose mouth comes a two-edged sword, is saying “outside the dogs” he is not addressing sexually perverse men.
Scientific studies and testimonials have shown that boys who, since childhood, are particularly attached to their mothers and who are cherished by their mothers, who grow up in an environment dominated by a female presence are more likely to develop certain effeminate character traits or behaviors.
Over time, this can, in some cases, evolve into sexual attraction to people of the same sex. Similarly, girls who grow up in an environment strongly marked by a male presence, in particular by being very close to their fathers or in a dominant male context, are also more likely to adopt masculine
personality traits, which can sometimes lead them to sexual attraction to women.
Any deviation from the natural order and sexuality as defined by God’s Law constitutes a sin . These deviations disrupt the basic harmony and structure established by God, thus compromising the intended balance in creation.
It is imperative to promote pure and controlled sexuality, whether it is lived in celibacy, marriage or any other spiritual vocation. This requires constant vigilance, self-control and obedience to God, who alone can guide his children to a life of total holiness and fullness.
1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
If any man destroy the temple of God, him shall God destroy: for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.
Sexual fantasy involves imagining intimate scenarios that remain unrealizable or contrary to divine standards. These thoughts are often fueled by powerful mental images constructed by the imagination or inspired by personal
memories.
In the same way that the mind can conjure up noble and innocent images, such as a beautiful landscape, majestic mountains or a peaceful river, it can also create forbidden representations, contrary to the will of God. These
mental images, although invisible to others, become a space
where illicit and immoral desires can develop.
Proverbs 16:30 He who closes his eyes to indulge in perverse thoughts, he who bites his lips, has already committed evil.
From a Christian perspective, these mental constructs are the compass that pushes toward evil, posing a serious moral problem, because they can go against divine standards.
Jesus said: Whoever looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
(Matthew 5:28). Here , the forbidden act begins in the mind, with images or scenarios fed by fantasy These thoughts transgress the purity intended by God and divert the soul from the holiness required for salvation.
Mental images are evidence of the power of the mind to create both the beautiful and the forbidden. Imagining a landscape can inspire peace and awe of God’s creation, but mentally creating scenes that are contrary to moral and
spiritual norms feeds a ground of inner sin.
These sinful and illicit images can become a place of mental and emotional
dependency, preventing an authentic relationship with God and others.
To align one’s mind with God’s standards, it is crucial to guard one’s thoughts and reject anything that opposes purity. Paul exhorts, “ Whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, praiseworthy think on these things ”
(Philippians 4:8). By directing the imagination toward what glorifies God, the individual can counteract harmful mental images and live in harmony with God’s principles. Thoughts are a battlefield, and by controlling the mind, a person can prevent the imagination from becoming a place of transgression.