And some of you think, “Pleasure could lead me to sin.”
You know what? Pleasure could lead you to worship, too. And I would encourage you, don’t go for shallow, lesser pleasures. Go for the deep pleasures, the desires of God. -Mark Driscoll
Sex. Funny how that one word can rip someone's attention. E.L. James' best-selling book 50 Shades of Grey is on the forefront of the reading America's mind, particularly womens' minds. This sexually charged book, dubbed as "mommy porn", is being completely absorbed by many women today, leaving them wanting. To read a summary of the book, go here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fifty_Shades_of_Grey This subtly erotic book is dangerous in that it creates for women a twisted, fleshly craving that, in my opinion, does not align with what Christ intended for our sexuality.Approximately 90% of the women at my school have read or are reading this book. "It's just so interesting!" "Danielle, you have GOT to read it." "It's hot and intriguing." "I just wanna' know how it ends!" These are just a few of the comments I've heard about this book. Our culture is starving for satisfaction. To feel whole. To feel wanted. To feel excitement. To feel loved and desired.
I'm praying that God would use the popularity of this book as an opportunity for us as believers to share with those around us God's intentions for marriage and sex. This is a heavy and important issue. May we be faithful in proclaiming the truth of the Gospel and all it entails. May we be faithful in communicating and living out God's gracious design for us pertaining to sex and marriage. God's biblical design for marriage and sex for our GOOD, friends. Sex is a beautiful thing. May we not be silent while books and messages like 50 Shades of Grey are screaming.
http://thinkchristian.net/do-women-really-want-50-shades-of-grey
