1 Corinthians 7:1-7

(1) Yes, but

• Celibacy has its place but not for everyone and not always.
• A sexless marriage doesn’t make you super spiritual, super virtuous or a super Christian.

(2) Yes, but

• ‘Have’ is referring to sexual intercourse.
• The only person you should be having sex with is your own spouse.
• Sex in marriage is a safeguard against sexual immorality.

(3) Yes, but

• Use your authority to serve one another.
• Focus on your spouse’s rights, not your own.
• How can I best serve you?
• Look for ways to be generous.
• Your sex life together is between you two alone, no one else.

(4) Yes, but

• Don’t deprive one another.
• Sexual intimacy is a key difference between married couples and roommates.
• Be intentional about reconnecting with each other.

(5) Yes, but only when God’s given you

• Sex is part of marriage.
• Celibacy is part of being single.
• Being single allows you to be undivided in your devotion to the Lord.
• Be tenacious in your season of singleness.