RCCG SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDENT’S MANUAL 22 DECEMBER 2024

LESSON SEVENTEEN (17)
TOPIC: SEXUAL VICES
SUNDAY SCHOOL HYMN
1. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
O how I love Thee well,
I am happy, it makes me glad
To rejoice at Thy birth.
2. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Thy friendship suits me well,
Both young and old will sing Thy song,
We long for Sunday School.
3. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Christ was Thy first teacher,
The Holy Spirit, great teacher,
Does manifest in thee.
4. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
This testimony is sure,
That God, the Father Almighty,
Poured His blessing on Thee
5. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day,
Though the sun be so bright,
Or if the clouds be black with rain,
I’ll be in Sunday School.
6. O Sunday School, on the Lord’s day
I rejoice to see Thee,
Will thou pass over me today?
Without my being blest?

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 6:16-20 (KJV)
[16]What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh.
[17]But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.
[18]Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
[19]What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
[20]For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.
MEMORY VERSE: “Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own?” 1 Corinthians 6:19 (NKJV).
INTRODUCTION: The fact that God created humanity as “male and female” reveals that we are created as sexual beings (Genesis 1:27). Sex is a channel to fulfilling God’s command to “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:28). Sex was designed to consummate the lifetime union between a man and woman (Genesis 4:1). However, sex has been misused and abused (Romans 1:24, 26-27) in the world because of sin (Romans 3:23). It must be clearly stated that purity is a reflection of God’s character. Hence, sexual purity is a treasure to be guarded and valued.
OUTLINES:
1. THE FORMS
2. CONSEQUENCES AND WAY OUT
1. THE FORMS
Apart from adultery which is voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone other than his or her spouse (Exodus 20:14) and fornication – sexual sins between unmarried people, the world has also invented so many sexual acts or practices contrary to God’s intended purpose. Here are some of the sexual perversions that believers must guard against.
1. Homosexuality: Sexual acts between people of the same gender. A man having sex with another man is gay while a woman and woman sexual relationship is termed lesbianism (Leviticus 18:22; Romans 1:26-27). This abominable act led to the destruction of the people of Sodom (Genesis 19:4-5, 12-13).
2. Incest: Sexual activities between family members (Leviticus 18:7-18).
3. Paedophilia: Perverted sexual attraction towards children.
4. Bestiality: Having sexual relations with an animal (Leviticus 18:23).
5. Rape: Forceful sexual intercourse with an unwilling partner (2 Samuel 13:14).
6. Pornography: The explicit literary or visual depiction of sexual subject matter with lustful intent; a display of materials of erotic nature e.g. videos, pictures, graphics, or writings designed to provoke sexual lust.
7. Masturbation and use of sex toys.
8. Cyber/Phone-sex: Sex-oriented messages or conversations over the Internet or the use of phones to have improper sexual conversations or to listen to explicit erotic messages for sexual perversion. It also involves fantasising about immoral and impure sexual activities (Philippians 4:8).
CLASS ACTIVITY 1: The class should discuss how parents can protect their children from the sexual vices above.
2. CONSEQUENCES AND WAY OUT
Failure to repent from sexual vices can lead to addiction (2 Peter 2:19; 1 Corinthians 6:12), and the destruction of destinies (Proverbs 6:25-28; Genesis 49:3-4). Strange sicknesses and diseases (STIs and STDs) can be contracted. The body can be defiled and the fulfilment of God’s purposes hindered (1 Corinthians 6:15-16). It takes away the spiritual covering and brings God’s wrath (1 Corinthians 10:8; Numbers 25:1-11). Guilt and self-condemnation set in (Psalm 51:3). Sexual sin can destroy marriages and families.
To overcome sexual vices, you must take the following steps:
1. Confess your sins to God (1 John 1:9) and ask Him to cleanse, renew and transform your mind (Romans 12:2)
2. Get rid of all triggers. Avoid being alone or being in a dark and lonely place with the opposite sex.
3. Speak out about your struggles and see a good and godly counsellor (Proverbs 11:14).
4. Study, meditate, and confess God’s word. Fast and pray often (Psalm 119:9-11).
5. Practice self-control with the help of the Holy Spirit (Genesis 39:7-9; Galatians 5:16).
CLASS ACTIVITY 2: The class should suggest ways to stay clean from sexual vices.
CONCLUSION: Sexual vices are destructive. Flee to avoid God’s wrath (1 Corinthians 3:17; 2Corinthians 5:10).
QUESTIONS:
* Explain at least four sexual perversions.
* Outline three practical steps to overcome sexual vices.
ASSIGNMENT: Intercede for at least five (5) people around you who are caught in the web of sexual perversions (No Mark).