Rethinking Sexuality: God's Design and Why It Matters

by Juli Slattery

No one is more pro-choice than the devil on the way into the abortion clinic, and no one is more pro-life than the devil on the way out of the abortion clinic.”7 As a result of believing Satan’s lies, we hide

As followers of Jesus living on earth, we live between two worlds. While we acknowledge God’s claim on our lives, we live in a physical space that is heavily influenced by Satan, “the prince of this world” (John 12:31). Through the world system, Satan works to take people “captive to do his will” (2 Timothy 2:26). This isn’t a far-fetched idea. It is the reality of which the Bible continually reminds

Within the first three years of Daniel’s captivity, the king targeted his worldview, his appetites, and his identity. These are the

Our inability to effectively integrate God’s truth and love is ultimately rooted in our lack of humility. Pride is at the center of both our rejection of God’s holy standard and our judgmental application of that truth. In Philippians 2:3–8, Paul tells us to pursue the humility of Christ. He defines humility as doing nothing out of selfish ambition but valuing other people above ourselves. He tells us not to look out for our own interests but to consider the well-being and perspective of other people. Like Jesus, we are to surrender our reputations and plans to the will of the Father.