There’s a lot of conversation today about sexuality, love, and what’s considered acceptable to God. Some believe that as long as two people are in love—whether man with man or woman with woman—their intimate relationship must be acceptable, because “God is love” (1 John 4:8). Yes, God is love, but that same God also defines what love is and how it is to be expressed.

Here’s the truth—God created sex to exist within the covenant of marriage between a husband and a wife. From the beginning, this has been His design:

“Therefore a man leaves his father and his mother and clings to his wife, and they become one flesh.” – Genesis 2:24

This wasn’t a cultural suggestion—it was the foundation of human relationships, set by the Creator Himself.

The confusion often arises because our culture tends to focus on feelings, romance, or desire—but God’s Word calls us higher than our impulses. Whether heterosexual or same-sex, when sexual intimacy happens outside the covenant of biblical marriage, it departs from God’s purpose.

Let’s not reduce love to erotica. Love, in God’s eyes, is holy, sacrificial, and aligned with His truth:

“Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude… It does not rejoice in wrongdoing, but rejoices in the truth.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4-6

So, to be clear—this isn’t about condemnation, but correction and clarity. The goal isn’t to shame, but to point us back to God’s design, which is good, pure, and protective.

Don’t just take my word for it—seek God, search His Word, and ask for His wisdom. He’s not silent. He’s spoken, and His truth still stands.

Grace and Peace

Dr John Roberts THD