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Running a race is hard work. The preparation, the cost, and the hard drive all tax` our bodies. Why are we going to run this race for sexual purity? Because it matters. We are going to work on self-control all of our lives because it greatly matters. Anything short of this takes cheap fun and transforms it into an ugly and desperate defeat
The three life–changing truths that God made available to us are:
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1) Unconditional love
2) Inner fulfillment 3) Forever secure |
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Unconditional love
God has designed us to replicate His love by focusing on meeting the needs of others. When we refuse to serve ourselves and choose to meet other people's needs, a great and noble good occurs inducing wonderful ramifications. This truth is intensified in the marriage context and modeled through a husband's constant love for his wife. |
Love |
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Inner fulfillment
God has designed us that when we respond to His great love initiative, we flourish in His strong and secure environment. His love unleashes a great joy and spontaneity of new life to cause greater blessings to flow out from our lives. This truth is intensified in the marriage context and modeled through a wife's respectful response to her husband. |
Filled
or empty |
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Forever secure
God has designed a special binding relationship that protects and secures this beautifully integrated relationship forever. "And they lived happily ever after" is true. This truth is symbolized and taught through a loyal and lifelong marriage. |
Security
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