READ: Ephesians 5:1-12
Neither let us commit fornication, as some of them committed, and fell in one day three and twenty thousand. :- 1 Corinthians 10:8
The children of Israel marched out of Egypt full of confidence in God. The children of Israel marched out of Egypt with their eyes on the Promised Land. They knew God had called them. They knew they were going to the land flowing with milk and honey. Unfortunately, very few of the original group made it to the Promised Land. Why is this?
Fornication was one of the clear reasons why many did not make it to the Promised Land. Many of the men and the women became embroiled in immorality. Their spiritual journey was cut short. Will our spiritual journey be cut short?
Fornication is one of the commonest sins in the world today. As the world has become more sinful, fornication has become almost as common as lying. Because this sin is so common, many ministers have minimised its significance in their minds. Many are called but few are chosen because of their sexual mistakes!
Fornication is not supposed to be mentioned even once. We do not have this warning about other sins. There is no scripture that says lying should not be mentioned even once. There is no scripture that says jealousy should not be mentioned even once. The Bible is very clear that fornication should not be mentioned even once.
Fornication is the reason for the anger of God that comes on ministers. God is angry with those whom He has called because of this sin. Paul said, “Do not let anybody deceive you with vain words.” God’s standard has not changed.