Show Notes
In this episode Edward Noah discusses how there's a cultural phenomenon at work that has long deviated from what God intends for us, with a recent example from this year's Grammy Awards show. Edward examines what the Bible says about modesty, respect for marriage, and the importance of how we treat our bodies in God's eyes. Later, he explores how normalizing sexual deviancy has led to the proliferation of pornography in our culture, resulting in disastrous effects.
Key Topics Discussed
• The growing cultural erosion of sexual ethics
• Biblical teachings on the dignity of the human body and modesty
• The spiritual connection between body and soul
• The harmful effects of pornography and hyper-sexualized media
• A tragic real-world example of pornography’s impact on youth (Jesse Stone case)
• The responsibility men have to protect and honor their wives
• a Christian perspective on modesty
• The spiritual war being waged over our bodies and minds
Featured Scripture References
On Marriage and Modesty
• Hebrews 13:4 – “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous.”
• 1 Timothy 2:9 – “Women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control.”
• Proverbs 31:30 – “Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.”
On the Body and the Soul
• 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – “Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit… glorify God in your body.”
• Romans 12:1 – “Present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God.”
On the Culture and the World
• 1 John 2:15-17 – “Do not love the world… the world is passing away along with its desires.”
• 2 Corinthians 4:18 – “The things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal.”
On Custody of the Eyes
• Matthew 5:27-28 – “Everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
On Spiritual Warfare
• Ephesians 6:10-11 – “Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil.”
On Suppressing Truth
• Romans 1:18 – “The wrath of God is revealed… against men who suppress the truth.”
The Role of Men in Protecting Their Wives
• Ephesians 5:25-28 – “Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church…”
• 1 Peter 3:7 – “Live with your wives in an understanding way… show honor.”
• Colossians 3:19 – “Husbands, love your wives, and do not be harsh with them.”
Call to Action
This episode is a call to virtue in a culture that increasingly celebrates what is harmful and degrading. Let’s reclaim the sacredness of the human body, honor God with our lives, and protect what He has entrusted to us, especially our marriages.
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