Sex in a Christian marriage is not the most important part of a relationship, however, it is a much-needed part of a marriage. Sex is what bonds a couple. Sex is what connects you with your partner. Couples who experience a healthy sex life are less likely to have an infidelity in their marriage. They are less likely to experience conflict concerning intimacy and they will have the joy and peace that a loving relationship fosters.
By the end of this post, you will be able to understand just how much sex plays apart in maintaining a loving, intimate and passionate marriage relationship and how a lack thereof sex leads to a difficult and trying marriage that struggles with the lack of intimacy.
Let’s talk for a moment about a sexless marriage.
Will a sexless marriage survive? Yes, but not without it’s issues. There is always someone who desires sexual relations more than the other in a marriage. When sex stops so does the intimate and loving moments and the possibility of an infidelity grows. The person who desires sex feels abandoned by their loved one and that leads to even more issues in the marriage. Resentment can grow as more distance is created due to a lack of feeling loved.
As a Christian Counselor I want to bring to your attention what is said in 1 Corinthian 7:3 – 5.
“So do not withhold sex from one another unless you both have agreed to devote a certain period of time to prayer. When the agreed time is over come together again so that Satan will not tempt you when you are short on self-control.”
This scripture says it all. Main point is that withholding sex will bring on temptation and a world of other issues over time.
Here are (5) reasons why sex is necessary to the overall health of your marriage.
- It creates a bond that can last.
- It helps you and your spouse to create a loving friendship and establishes you are a team.
- It helps you to keep eyes on each other.
- It prevents temptation from happening in your marriage.
- It shows your spouse that you love them deeply.
Thank you for joining me.
I recommend reading the following Bible verses on intimacy:
- Hebrews 13:4
- 1 Peter 3:1-22
- 1 Corinthians 7:1-40
- Genesis 2:24
- Colossians 3:19