Sexual Intimacy

"Just as Jesus used a child in His mortal ministry as an example for the people of the pure love they must and could have to be like Him, He has offered us the family as an example of an ideal setting in which we can learn how to love as He loves. That is because the greatest joys and the greatest sorrows we experience are in family relationships. The joys come from putting the welfare of others above our own. That is what love is." (President Henry B. Eyring) Just as people have a misconception of love, people have a misconception of sex. Why is it that people look at sex as something so negative? The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has described this God-given power as something “beautiful and sacred. It is ordained of God for the creation of children and for the expression of love within marriage.” Satan has led so many people into believing that they may use this sacred power outside of marriage or with people of the same sex. Alma, a prophet of The Book of Mormon, described sexual intimacy outside of marriage as one of the “most abominable above all sins…”  People often forget that one of the first commandments God gave to man was to “Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. “The first commandment that God gave to Adam and Eve pertained to their potential for parenthood as husband and wife. We declare that God’s commandment for His children to multiply and replenish the earth remains in force. We further declare that God has commanded that the sacred powers of procreation are to be employed only between man and woman, lawfully wedded as husband and wife.” This is to be done through the sacredness of sexual relations between a married man and woman. What makes this power so sacred however? Elder Holland, a living-day apostle, described sexual intimacy as “you will never be more like God at any other time in this life than when you are expressing that particular power.” When performing such an act, we are dealing with the power of creation. Sex is meant to bring children into this world. Our Heavenly Father, the God of creation, has given us this ability, but we must not take advantage, nor divulge it. This sacred moment is between, you, your spouse, and God. We see so many people today not living in accordance with what God has always taught His children. Many individuals don’t realize how sacred this is and how it can have a negative affect on their lives when this power is mistreated. “We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsibilities will one day stand accountable before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.” Media and other social networks are causes for these issues as well. Society portrays sex as meaningless and alright. Satan is heavily at work and only wishes to wishes to cause pain and suffering. If we live a chaste life and apply the teachings of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, then he will pour out great blessings in our lives. We will be able to gain a spouse, raise children, and be healthy. Sex is a symbol of unity. We should never allow ourselves to conform to society and do whatever it is that the world is doing. It may be fun in the moment, but it will only be for a moment. Temporary happiness does not bring eternal happiness.