Here is
one thought about reading through the bible I forgot to mention yesterday.
In Song
of Solomon, there is a phrase that is repeated at least 3 times in the 8
chapters of the book. The phrase is
this: Do not arouse or awaken love until it so desires.
I have
heard this before and never really thought much about it. However, I did wonder if it was a command or
suggestion or just something people said.
When reading Song of Solomon not too long ago, I was struck that the
phrase is a command meant for protection.
We are
not to arouse or awaken sexual desire until we are able to handle it. When I realized this, I couldn’t help but
think about our society. Sex is used to
sell products. Sex scenes are constantly
on TV and in movies. Kids nowadays are
continually bombarded with sex. To me,
they are awakened and aroused before they are ready. I don’t know how we can combat this other
than, as parents, we are vigilant in what we allow our children to watch and be
exposed to.
Even as
adults, we should not expose ourselves to things that are not healthy or
promote sex in a healthy, godly manner.
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