WAIT: Why God’s Design for Sex Still Matters

Growing up, I was never given spiritual reasons not to have sex.

Most of the warnings I heard sounded something like this: Boys are up to no good. Or You don’t want to end up pregnant.

To some degree, both of those statements were true. But the deeper reason that should have been planted in my heart was this:

Jesus didn’t design it that way.

Sex outside of marriage is not simply a bad decision or an unwise choice. According to Scripture, it is sin.

And God cares about what we do with our bodies.

In First Epistle to the Thessalonians 5:23, Paul writes that our whole spirit, soul, and body are to be kept blameless. That sounds like the total package to me. God isn’t only concerned with our spiritual lives while ignoring our physical actions. Our bodies matter to Him.

In fact, the Bible consistently reminds us that what we do with our bodies reflects our relationship with Christ.

Another passage that always comes to mind is Book of Psalms 139, where David reminds us that God is everywhere. There is nowhere we can go that escapes His presence.

That means when we choose sexual sin, it isn’t hidden.

God is there.

He is present in the room.
He is present in the car.
He is present wherever that decision takes place.

That might sound almost comical when you first think about it, but it’s actually a very sobering truth.

Jesus sees what we do with the body He entrusted to us.

Purity isn’t just about avoiding consequences like pregnancy or heartbreak.

It’s about honoring Christ with the body He gave us.

God designed sex to be a beautiful gift within marriage—a reflection of commitment, intimacy, and covenant. When we take that gift outside of the place God designed for it, we misuse something sacred.

But here is the good news.

Even if you didn’t hear these truths growing up, it’s never too late to start living them now.

Jesus offers forgiveness, grace, and a fresh start. The goal is not perfection—it’s obedience.

Choosing to WAIT isn’t about restriction.

It’s about reverence.

It’s about honoring the One who created you.

And honoring Christ with your body is always worth it.

Reflection

• Am I honoring Christ with my body?

• Have I allowed culture to shape my view of sexuality more than Scripture?

• What steps can I take today to live in obedience to God’s design?