Sexual Sin
The Wicked will continue to be Wicked
If your Brother Repents, Forgive Him
Forgiveness is as much for the Abuser as it is for the Abused
The Abused can become Abusers if they Don't Forgive
Forgive or you won't be Forgiven
You are possessed by the one you Love
God will Give you the desires of your heart
Sexual Sins
The Lust of the Flesh - to desire somebody for sexual gratification
Seductive dressing and behavior - intended to tempt, entice, entrance, entrap, tantalize or manipulate
Adultery - sexual relations in violation of marriage vows (cheating on your partner)
Fornication - sexual relations before or outside marriage
Homosexuality - sexual relations with somebody of the same sex
Rape - rape means to disrespect the boundaries of another person and to force something upon them; especially sex
Date Rape - forced or unwanted sexual relations in the context of a date (courting)
Rape by a Stranger - forced sexual violation of a person by a complete stranger usually with violence
Rape by a Close Relative - forced sexual violation by a close relative
Sodomy - forced sexual activity by a person of the same sex
Incest - unforced perverted sexual relations with a close relative
Child Molestation - deliberate malicious violation of a child's innocence; especially sexual
Sexual Acts in Public - intercourse, masturbation or fondling in public places
Pornography - producing or reading literature for sexual gratification
Prostitution - providing or obtaining sex for payment or reward
Sex with Animals - obtaining sexual gratification from an animal
Other Perverted Sex - oral & anal intercourse, homosexuality, orgies, sex with children
Does Christ's Blood cover Sexual Sin?
Yes - if you repent you will not go to hell
But you will have to suffer the punishment of Man's Law if you have broken them (unless the victim is able to and willing to drop the charges)
And you will have to face the consequences of your sin - (unwanted children, ruined lives, damaged relationships, jail)
Is the Church required by Law to report cases of Child Abuse to the Authorities if the abuser has repented or the victim has forgiven them?
Yes - particularly if it is recent, serious and the child is still at risk of harm or needs help
Most States have mandatory reporting laws for all professionals dealing with Children including Clergy
Reporting such cases should not cause a moral dilemma for the Church who are then free to advocate for and support the abuser if he/she has repented (in addition to supporting the victim and praying for the victim to be healed)
Consequences of being abused - Demons
Blaming yourself for things that or not your fault
Believing your experiences are unique and nobody will understand
Believing that nobody will believe you if you tell them
Believing that God cannot help you
Believing that you deserved it
Believing that you are totally innocent or could not have prevented it (sometimes)
Believing that abuse is unforgivable (hatred)
Believing you are dirty
Believing you are damaged goods that cannot be fixed
Believing that God cannot heal you or forgive you
Believing that Sex is Bad
Believing that all men or women want to or will hurt you (paranoia)
Believing that all men or women have the same tendencies to sin (weaknesses)
Believing that you are inadequate
Over generalizing (eg believing touching, smiling, frowning, kissing, hugging, cuddling or winking are signs of evil intent)
Sinning as a result of Abuse - Demon Possession
Abusing others deliberately
Tempting others deliberately to prove they are no better than the person who abused you
Tormenting your partner to test them
Prostitution
Homosexuality
Murder
Unforgiveness and Hatred
Other Consequences of abuse
Self Mutilation - To manipulate one's environment or to punish oneself
Drug Addiction - to cope with the pain
Suicide - hopelessness & guilt
Depression - unfulfilled dreams - mental exhaustion
Anxiety - fear and inability to trust anybody including God
Psychosis - loss of contact with reality - going into fantasy world - to escape the pain or as a result of brain dysfunction
Stress - conflicting ideas, goals, values and relationships
Humiliation and disgrace - embarrassment, shame
Perpetuation of abuse in the next generation
Going from one abusive relationship to another
Promiscuity
Inability to maintain a relationship
Personality problems
Common misconceptions about sexual sin and abuse - also Demons
Believing that all abuse is the same
Believing that one shoe fits all
Tarring all abusers with the same brush
Believing abuse is unforgivable
Believing abusers cannot change
Believing victims will invariably become abusers
Believing that forgiving abuse means putting up with it or tolerating it
Believing that abusers should not be treated kindly
Believing that punishment is the only way to deal with abuse
Believing that all abuse is deliberate or intended
