affect you for the rest of your life. There are God given rules for sex – these produce the best and most satisfying sex possible. 1Cor.6:18 – Sex is reserved for a committed marriage. This provides the security and stability needed for a truly satisfying relational, emotional, spiritual, physical and progressive sex life. This sex life is safe and actually contributes to the overall relationship. No STD’s, ready, correct context for any possible pregnancy. God created men and women in His image (Gen. 1:27) and called them BOTH “very good” (along with all creation). They are very different though. Both men and women exhibit characteristics of God that the other sex does not excel in. Ex. Firemen and plumbers are equal but have different callings. You would never call the fire department to fix your toilet and likewise you would never send a plumber to fight a fire. They are equal in value but have different strengths and callings. Gal.3:28. God created women with unique qualities and abilities men don’t excel in. Women exhibit certain characteristics of God better than men do. Here are a few: Beauty (God is the author of beauty, just look at creation). Ability to look at the big picture. God’s nurturing and caring (Motherly characteristics). Emotions (God was very emotional in many different instances; Note: these were proper emotions). God Created men with unique qualities and abilities women don’t excel in. Men exhibit certain characteristics of God better than women do. Here are a Few: Physical strength. Analytical determination (naturally analyze every situation). Ability to zone in on one thing (problem solving). God’s protection and provision (Fatherly characteristics). Both are equals but were created with different strengths to accomplish different tasks (this is His plan). Together (as the body and in marriage the two sexes will exhibit all of his characteristics (if Christ is on the throne). Men! You can’t and never will be mothers. I promise. Women! You will never break the world bench press record. Remember: God made us different for a reason, to live in harmony, glorifying Him, reflecting His characteristics. You will be most happy and fulfilled doing what you were made for. Men are not more important than women. Women are not more important than men. Cherish each other’s strengths and be patient with each other’s weaknesses. Don’t think your sex is better!!! Don’t think your strengths are better. Christianity is a team, different roles but the same goal. Men and women must learn how to treat each other in a way that reflects Christ, which requires that each sex know who they are and who the other is. Know who the real you is and who the real other person is. Relate based on what is true not based on society’s ideas. Men, Be real men. Women, be real women (Social roles vs. Godly roles). Men you have to bench 250 lbs., eat like gorillas and watch Rambo flicks. Women must have perfect curves, eat like birds and watch princess flicks. Godly roles are clearly outlined in scripture. Believe truth not a lie. Remember: Social roles attempt to be liberating but produce nothing but bondage stress and pain (have you ever met a happy feminist?). Social roles are developed in the worldly perspective, which believes you are nothing but a body and soul (Spirit is dead) and that God is non-existent. Know who God made
