Straight off, I am admitting this is a subject that has long-since bothered me. Forgive me for finally giving vent to my feelings.
I believe, that today, the most over-used word in the English language is the word,"sexy."
Just listen to a few T.V. commercials – even telephone books are 'sexy,' while certain hockey teams are 'not sexy.' Without a doubt, we are living in the sex era, bombarded by sex innuendos at every turn.
Don't get me wrong! I am not a prude. But, I have lived through a few decades, and have witnessed many changes in our society, good and bad.
So what's the big deal? The idea of sex is not a new thing, discovered by this "now generation." It's been around since creation itself. God, our Creator, invented it!
After making man in His own image, He said, "It is not good for man to be alone. I will make a helper, suitable for him...and they will become one flesh" — Genesis 2: 18, 24.
I believe God intended sex to be a beautiful experience for our enjoyment, enhancing proper relationships, and not for procreation only, but a part of a greater love calling on our lives. Our society glorifies sex to where it has lost much of its original, beautiful meaning in relationships. Instead, it has often been degraded to something akin to 'smutty' —merely something to 'lust after.'
Our daily news often tells of yet, another attempted rape. Realizing just how far we have gotten 'off track' in 60 years, is disturbing, as I have watched subtle and not so subtle changes taking place.
We ask ourselves, "How has a society that was once founded on biblical principles, lost its focus?" What once were suggestive jokes in the 1970's, are today "unabashedly fully demonstrated." No longer wholesome, family values from the days of John Wayne, Pat Boone or the Brady Bunch.
Coming into our living rooms are explicit and suggestive scenes (at any hour of the day, I might add), from our "awesome" Hollywood entertainment, celebrating lifestyles void of morality. We learn Hollywood no longer abides by any restraint when it comes to infiltrating programs with provocative content, meanwhile attempting to take over our society and eradicate Christian values.
Have we become so accepting of our culture, that we are desensitized to the immorality and ungodliness surrounding us? What are we allowing to fill up the space in our own control centre —the mind? Are we aware of the pressures put on us to lower our moral standard?
I learned that one of the movies nominated for an Oscar, The Wolf of Wall Street, contained more than 500 utterances of a word that begins with the letter F. How can one call that creativity? Rather, it is an insult to our intelligence.
Christian filmmaker and actor, David A.R. White (whose new feature film is God's Not Dead), says, "Sex sells and evil is tempting."
So, what message is this giving to our children? A survey taken, revealed 15 per cent of students in Grades 7 to 11, say they are involved in sexting — sending messages and pictures to their friends.
We already know sad stories of youth who were not aware of the dangers of improper use of the internet. Desperate for other's approval, many teens are looking for love and attention, in all the wrong places.
Franklin Graham states, "Removing God-consciousness from society has given way to self-gratification, chasing after the sin which so easily ensnares." (Hebrews 12:1)
God established the standard of living for the world He created. How wonderful that His standards never change! We, as God's people, need to be serious about being light in the dark places, meanwhile, guarding our own hearts and minds. (Philippians 4:7)
Being self-controlled, let us think and meditate on..."whatever is true, noble, just, pure and lovely." (Philippians 4:8)
"So I've come straight to the point! I guess I never did find that 'bush' I'm supposed to beat around."
— beulah
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