Lord’s Day 41
Q108. What does God want from us in the seventh commandment?
God forbids all sexual sin. We should hate it and, whether married or single, live pure and decent lives.
Scripture Proofs — King James Version
Leviticus 18:30
Ephesians 5:3–5
Jude 22–23
1 Corinthians 7:1–9
1 Thessalonians 4:3–8
Hebrews 13:4
“Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.”
Parent Guide
Discuss this question together
Discussion Questions
- 1
What does the seventh commandment require of all people, whether married or single?
- 2
Why does God give rules about how we treat our bodies?
- 3
What does it mean to live a "pure and decent" life?
Illustration
A glass of clean water is meant for drinking. If someone pours dirt into it, the water cannot do what it was made for. God made our bodies for good purposes. Purity means keeping ourselves set apart for the good things God intends.
Application
Be careful about what you watch and listen to this week. If something on a screen makes you uncomfortable or you know it does not honor God, turn it off. Because God calls us to purity, guarding your eyes and ears is one practical step you can take today.