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We Are Master Justifiers
If we’re honest, we are as adept at justifying ungodliness in our lives as just about anything else. And, the same arrogance that performs such things is the same one that may be trying to quell the convicting ministry of the Spirit right now!!!

We Are Master Justifiers
Why, oh WHY, is our first reaction to Truth, that is contrary to our own ungodliness, to try and find a “loophole” in the Holy doctrines of God??? Why do we expend so much energy wrestling with the Holy Spirit’s convictions???

We Are Escape Artists
In general, people don’t WANT the Truth. Truth is light, but the darkness in them hates the light. “For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed” (Jn 3:20). This is why many turn away, leave the faith, or ignore conviction.

Possessing Truth
When sinful people hear the Truth, in their arrogance, they reject it. Grace is given to the humble, resulting in freedom (Jn 8:32). Remember, you may “have” the Truth, but you may not “possess” it - there’s a difference (one is knowledge, one is faith).

Deserved Suffering
If you continue to disregard the Word of God, refusing to submit to it in humility so that faith results, then you are setting yourself up for pain. This is self-inflicted in the same sense that if you walk into a lion’s cage, you can expect to be bitten (is that the lion’s fault???).

“American Dating”
This is like walking into a hungry lion’s cage and expecting the beast to leave you alone. Chances are, you will be bitten, if not devoured eventually. Note: unbelievers aren’t the only “lions” (Gal 5:15).

Jesus On Personal Responsibility
In Jesus’ eyes, as our Great Shepherd (Heb 13:20), it’s imperative that His sheep take responsibility for themselves (Lk 12:42-48), lest they remain stuck in the thicket indefinitely.

Deserved Suffering
If you continue to disregard the Word of God, refusing to submit to it in humility so that faith results, then you are setting yourself up for pain. This is self-inflicted in the same sense that if you walk into a lion’s cage, you can expect to be bitten (is that the lion’s fault???).

We Are Escape Artists
In general, people don’t WANT the Truth. Truth is light, but the darkness in them hates the light. “For everyone who does evil hates the Light, and does not come to the Light for fear that his deeds will be exposed” (Jn 3:20). This is why many turn away, leave the faith, or ignore conviction.

Satanic Plans
- Sexual sins are a splinter
- Prayer seeks healing, but it must be done
- Without prayer, fractures set in and widen over time
- The result is separation from God (opposite of sanctification)

Adolescent Strategy
The problem with the "fairness" argument is that it is wholly based on human viewpoint. Only an arrogant human has the audacity to say they can choose a better mate for themselves than God can. Only an arrogant person attempts to stuff "dating" into the holy category of "courting".

The Beginning of Discipline
When a person chooses a sinful lifestyle, they immediately take on the daily pressure of living outside of the will of God. This robs them of their peace and contentment, for an unsettled conscience serves as an agitator. If they aren't agitated, they may have a bigger problem (salvation?).

The Beginning of Wisdom
Do not make the mistake of comparing your personal relationships with those the world keeps. God holds His children to a different standard. (Psa 111:10)

“your sanctification”
Such is the very will of God. The Bible immediately couples this thought with "that you abstain from sexual immorality" (1Th 4:3), revealing the contrariness of sexual sins (not just sexual intercourse that leads to conception).

Dishonoring Marriage
The problem isn’t just the physical act of adulterating the marriage bed; in fact, the greater problem, as is the case with any sin, is that people no longer see fit to HONOR marriage!!! (Heb 13:4)

Satan’s Counterfeit Marriage
We might consider American dating as Satan’s counterfeit to godly marriage. The prior satisfies the lusts of the flesh while disregarding the Sovereign’s divine will for marriage/family.

Satan’s Counterfeit Marriage
Satan entices believers with “attractive” unbelievers. While believers ought to “flee” from this, they often fall prey to their lusts, regardless of Biblical warnings (2Co 6:14-15).

Marriage and Sex
The concepts of marriage and sex should be so tightly knit in your soul that you can’t think of one without the other. If marriage were a blueprint, sex would be the innermost private room in the finished home.

Ro 12:1
Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship.