Jim Gordon

Christians and Sex: Where Wrong Thinking Comes From, Pt 2



Posted: Thursday, June 12, 2008

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the intimate couple

Part 2, The "Error in Pairs"

Coupled with the influence of dualism on Christian thought about sexuality, is this concept I'll call the "Error in Pairs". I think most of us will agree that society holds a corrupted view of sexuality. The Bible is very clear on the dangers of sexual immorality, both through teaching and by example. We are all too aware of sexual perversions permeating our culture: even 2,000 years ago, the Bible warned us to, "Save yourself from this perverse generation". (Acts 2:40)

The Christian response to the immorality around us is to guard ourselves from its evil influence and live pure lives. C.S. Lewis, in Mere Christianity, refers to the dynamic I have coined as the Error in Pairs . C.S. Lewis illustrates that a particular kind of sin--an error--causes us to be repulsed and pushed back. We naturally "move away" because it is wrong and sinful, and inadvertently we may back up right into the opposite (but equally wrong) error! As we back away from the sinfulness of sexual immorality in a society that says "If it feels good, it's okay", we can easily back into the opposite error that states, "Sex is taboo, don't even talk about it!" And so, we have the Error in Pairs!

Both of these opposite views are wrong! It's no wonder that many Christians are confused! The truth is that God designed sex for marriage; He designed it so husband and wife could reach a level of intimacy (emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and sexual) that would be almost heavenly! Unfortunately, however, many Christians are influenced by the philosophical thought of dualism and the error in pairs in their views of sex. This unbiblical thinking produces faulty ideas among Christians, such as...
Keeping sexuality "in the dark" may seem reverent to some, but it produces misunderstanding, misinformation, and barriers to intimacy. We celebrate the things that we value. Since we are not afraid to talk about and discuss God's other good gifts; why not sex?!

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Jim Gordon has gone much farther than his grade 3 teacher, Mrs. Hall, would have ever predicted! He went on to complete elementary, junior high, and senior high school. In fact, after majoring in Science and Math in University, and completing Teachers' College, Jim started a private Christian school where he remained a teacher and principal for 20 years.

Jim and his wife, Carrie, have been married 26 years, and have an active household with 9 children! (No, this is not a typo... 9 children!) From their 25-year-old musician-songwriter daughter to their 9-year-old little princess--with 7 dynamic young men in between--Jim and Carrie’s mission is to impart values for life to their children.

Their experiences (aka what they learned from their mistakes!) have enabled and qualified them to provide leadership in marriages and families. Jim and Carrie carry the dream that their articles at www.the-intimate-couple.com will inspire and empower you to experience authentic intimacy with your spouse!
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» left by lloyd walters 3 years 239 days ago.
What came first sex or the bible? There you have the answer now don't you.
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