What is sexaul immorality?
The Greek word used by Paul is the term from which we get the English word pornography (4:3) It is broad term, encompassing any illicit sexual activity.
What Specific Sexual activities does Scripture prohibit?
Lust may be a strong desire for anything. But in sexual contexts, lust is defined as " the sinful desire for illicit sex". Lust is forbidden by Scripture because it gives birth to sin which leads to death (4:5; Math, 5:28 Rom, 13:13 James, 1:14, 15; 1 Pet. 4:3 )
Adultery
Adultery is extramarital sex. It is strictly condemned in the Scriptures. The seriousness of this sin is demonstrated by it s inclusion in the Ten Commandments (Ex. 20:14) and by its warranting the death penalty under Old Testament Law (Lev. 20:10) Proverbs states that it "destroy" the guilty party's soul (Prov. 6:32).
Incest
Incest sex with a close relative other than one's spouse, is prohibited and said to be worthy of the sentence of death (Lev. 18:6-18; 20:11;12,17, Deut. 27:20, 22,23)
Homosexuality
Homosexuality sex with a person of one's own gender, is condemned in no uncertain terms in several Old New Testament passages (Lev. 18:22;20:15,16; Deut 27:21)
Bestiality
Bestiality is sex with an animal. This sexually deviant behavior is outlawed in the Bible. it was punished with in ancient Israel (Ex. 22:19; Lev. 18:23, 20:15, 16. Deut 27:21)
Does The Bible Take a prudish view of sex?
No sex within marriage is viewed as a good gift from God to be enjoyed and celebrated by both husband and wife (Prov. 5:15-20, Heb 13:4)
How can believer stay pure in an impure world?
By living carefully according to God's Word (Ps. 119:9), and hiding it in our hearts (Ps 119:11)
By making the conscious choice not to lust (Job 31:1)
By walking under the control of the Holy Spirit (Gal 5:16,-25)
By fleeing sexual temptation and pursuing righteousness (2 Tim 2:22)
