Our culture teaches us that we are nothing more than evolved animals. Animals have instincts and they act on them and so should we... or at least so they say.On the other hand, The Bible teaches us that we are creatures of unique value. That we are very precious and worth a lot more than we are told.
For whatever reason, there is a lot of pressure today to take the physical and emotional aspects of relationships really casually... People even say it this way, "Lets be friends with Benefits"
SO the benefits are any of a variety of physical expressions of love that normally were reserved for the deepest most committed relationship, but now are being given away like a cup of tasty soup.
Let me ask this: What is so beneficial about giving away your unique value to someone who will not even commit to you?
Think about this: You can only experience things for the first time once. Make that one really special time count... don't just trade it away like a bowl of soup as if it has no real value.
The Bible calls us to love on another and place others interests before out own... As Christian young people you need to help each other to protect the "benefits" that God has designed for marriage... not take advantage of each other by wasting those benefits on cheap experiences that will not last.
What do you think?
1. Why do you think Esau sold his birthright of for a cup of soup? How are we pressured to do the same
thing in our lives?
2. Have you ever heard the term "friends with benefits?" What do you think it means? Why is it a lie?
3. What do the TV shows and movies you watch say about this topic? What affect is that having on you?
4. How can we protect others and serve them in love, instead of using them?
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