Take an area that is a struggle for many of us—honoring God’s gift of our sexuality. As God created us for intimate union with himself and others, our yearning for intimacy is intense. So it’s no surprise that this desire is so easily exploited or distorted. And yet, watch what Paul draws on to help the Corinthians fight sexual temptation. “Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ?” (1 Cor. 6:15). He reminds them of their union with Christ. “You are one with Christ,” he’s saying, “so then how can you unite yourself to another in a way that you know dishonors him?” (see vv.
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