The Gospel of Matthew: Why Did God Create Sex For Marriage?

Summary

This sermon explores Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5 on lust and divorce-remarriage, highlighting that these instructions assume an understanding of God's design for sexuality and marriage. It argues that while we often know what not to do, many lack understanding of *why* God ordains these principles and the positive vision of pursuing good, right, true, and beautiful. The practical takeaway is that true faith involves not just opposing sin but passionately pursuing God's intended good for sex and marriage within a lifelong covenant.