01/06/2024
WISDOM IN DARKNESS (This article will cover pre-marital s*x, abstinence and marital s*x)
Darkness is usually attributed to evil and sin however, today I want us to take a look at the same darkness from the lens of the bible, wisdom in darkness. According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/darkness, (C3) Darkness is a lack of knowledge or enlightenment. To enlighten is also “to furnish knowledge to or to give spiritual insight to”.
The bible quotes in (Gen 1:2 GW) The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep water. The Spirit of God was hovering over the water.
Exposition:
At this stage of creation, until God decided to make adjustments, everything was as perfect as God intended regardless of the situation. The earth in the state of void, shapeless, formless and empty, the waters (signifying peace and stability) provided coverage and giving it the coolness it deserved. Spirit of God who is the protector of his master’s assets, quickly took position to guard every dimension of the earth.
The state of virginity is compared to the above passage. A virgin is considered to be fresh, unspoiled, unsullied, modest and chaste by characteristics. You do not have canal knowledge of anyone hence, not enlightened. The days of virginity are days of darkness with s*xual ignorance where you enjoy inner peace and emotional serenity. The stage of darkness(s*xual naivety) is a powerful protective shield that God uses to cover his people.
From the exposition Man (I refer to both man & woman) stands for the earth, the waters stand for unraveled s*xual desire and the innocence of canal knowledge. The Spirit of God also stands for the inner peace, physical and spiritual benefits. Ofcourse, it is a public knowledge that virgins and non-virgins are not the same spiritually and physically. There is a sort of divine protection, purpose and use for virgins because they have pure blood.
The only physical benefits that sinks well with me is the fact:
1. you are not ruled by the dangerous desire of s*xual force
2. you’ll not live with the guilt of emotional damage
3. you have nothing to compare (most dangerous)
Until God changed the status of the situation (by calling light out of darkness), the situation was dark, naive innocent but the earth enjoyed peace with the spirit of God covering the naivety. Remember, God only called light out of darkness at an appointed time but he did not change darkness into light.
(Gen 1:3 GNB) Then God commanded, "Let there be light"—and light appeared.
(Gen 1:4 GNB) God was pleased with what he saw. Then he separated the light from the darkness.
Exposition
It is worth to know that everything that happened at every stage of creation, was at the command of God thus, there was an appointed time that God set to make adjustment to every perfect stage of his creation.
There is an appointed time that s*xual desires will be awakened and there will be no other option than to satisfy the need. This should be the stage where you are married and you have unlimited and unrestricted access to quench the thirst of this dangerous desire.
The conversation between the serpent and Eve in the Garden of Eden is worth considering. Bible quotes in (Ps 119:130 KJV) The entrance of thy words giveth light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.
We know that Satan can appear like an angel of light and behave as if it were God. At the word of the serpent to Eve, there was already an enlightenment taken place, awaiting manifestation. The fruit they ate was only a manifestation of the word received.
Whose word are you listening? What light are you perceiving?
(Gen 3:5 GW) "God knows that when you eat it your eyes will be opened. You'll be like God, knowing good and evil."
(Gen 3:6 GW) The woman saw that the tree had fruit that was good to eat, nice to look at, and desirable for making someone wise. So she took some of the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.
(Gen 3:7 GW) Then their eyes were opened, and they both realized that they were naked. They sewed fig leaves together and made clothes for themselves.
It is mostly dangerous to be enlightened before the appointed time and it definitely does not end well. Please make time to look at this article https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353307473_Virginity_and_Chastity_Essentials_of_Health_and_Society
Many people have deeply regretted been enlightened by having canal knowledge before the appropriate time. However, guilt of inability to reverse the situation has forced them to continue what their hearts do don’t accept. They make fun of it because they are totally broken and there is no way out. Therefore, they advocate for society to accept their brokenness and normalize it as the modern way of life. Pre-marital s*xual relations have caused many marriages to destabilize and even divorce because of spiritual marriages, comparison, unsatisfied s*xual activities, emotional damage, infidelity, depression, etc.
In conclusion, "Wisdom in Darkness" is a thought-provoking perspective on the concept of darkness as a period of protection and innocence, particularly in the context of virginity. It emphasizes the potential dangers of premature enlightenment and the negative consequences of pre-marital s*xual relations, drawing parallels with biblical narratives. (1Co 6:18 KJV) Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body. This piece encourages a reevaluation of societal attitudes towards pre-marital s*x and advocates for a deeper understanding of the spiritual and emotional implications, especially within the context of marriage.
UNCLE EA
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