From the Pastor’s Heart…
(February 7, 2010)
Whether we like it or not, we live in a culture that has overwhelmed us with sexual images. As a result of that, there is a tendency for people to compare themselves to the ‘air-brushed’ models and Hollywood stars. There is also a great temptation to sexual activity.
A recent study has determined that well over 64% of all sites on the internet have some degree of pornography, if not being outright pornographic. It is a multi-billion dollar industry in today’s society.
Even Christian men and teens are so exposed to the filth of immorality. A recent anonymous Barna Survey determined that over 50% of men and teens in the church have an addiction or the possibility of an addiction to pornography, meaning that they either view it daily, or they allow themselves to be exposed to it without turning it off.
It is a drastic but needed challenge in today’s society for men and women to commit to a life of sexual purity. Of course, that starts in the home, with education and care… but it is also the responsibility of every church body to make absolutely sure that the Biblical truths concerning sexuality, temptation and the willful act of guarding our mind, hearts and body in a world of sex be taught.
Because of this truth, a two month, Biblically-based Sunday School class will be taught to the Sr. High teens of Niemonds Independent Church starting next Sunday, February 14th. The guys and the gals will be separated for this class time. The gals will meet in the regular youth room and the guys will meet in the green room beside the platform off the sanctuary.
The material being used will be “Every Young Man’s Battle” and “Every Young Woman’s Battle.” These are excellent resource books to win the victory through Christ over sexual compromise. The guys will be taught by Pastor Mott and Steve Ehrenzeller. The gals will be taught by Penny Ehrenzeller and Joyce Mott.
The Pastoral leadership of Niemonds believes that this is a vital teaching tool, and a great teaching opportunity for the young people of our church. If you would like to have more information regarding the lessons, or if you have any questions, you can get in touch with one of the Pastors.
Remember Ephesians 5:3… “But among you there must not even be a hint of sexual immorality, or any kind of impurity.”
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