7 Lies We Believe About God

God is a Prude

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God is a Prude

Oh, boy—this one is going to be tough for many readers, but bear with it.

God is not a prude. He’s a realist. Let’s unpack what this means.

Many Christians view sex as something dirty—and by extension, they view their own human biological wants and urges as sinful and disgusting.

But the truth is this: God built us to be able to have sex. We’re made for it—both for reproduction, and for pleasure. Even the much-maligned Puritans knew this, and embraced a wide range of sexuality within the context of marriage.

That last bit is the key here—within marriage. See, God isn’t some frowning headmaster who yells at us when He catches us making out in the corner. He’s a concerned Father who knows that if we cheat on our spouses or create a baby outside of marriage, we’re only hurting ourselves. He has our best interests in mind, not our suppression.

So, no—your sexuality is not dirty. It’s not gross or taboo. And within the right context, it’s not sinful. God certainly doesn’t look down upon you for it—He is the creator of sex, after all. Just take a look at Song of Solomon if you have any doubts.

That's hardly the work of a prude.