Having highlighted a section concerning sexuality in Myles Munroe’s Understanding the Purpose and Power of Men, it struck me how alarming some of the common sources men discover sex and their sexuality from are. He mentioned sources like:
- Peers and friends
- Movies and television
- Basic biology books
- Pornographic magazines and videos
And worse still — sexual experimenting during adolescence
Isn’t it frightening that we dare leave a topic as sensitive and sacred as this to the mercy of such unhealthy, damaging sources?
Imagine a conversation like this: “Listen to me, son — no one is supposed to touch you in inappropriate areas. Your private parts are called private for a reason. Your body is the temple of God.”
Now, the child in this scenario could be as young as two or three — a child who can already speak and understand basic instructions. Proverbs 22:6 KJV reminds us:
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
And honestly, why do we wait so long? Why leave children to grow into rebellion before addressing one of the most prevalent, pressing issues shaping their lives? Sexuality is deeply sensitive, yet over time, we’ve trivialized the importance of teaching and re-echoing God’s truth about it to our children, and doing so early.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to see the level of decadence, immorality, sexual scandals, and sexual confusion plaguing this generation. But where’s the real breakdown? The weight and responsibility for raising godly awareness about sexuality and God’s purpose for sex rests squarely on the shoulders of two core institutions: The home and the church. They are the foundational fortresses God designed for shaping values, and it all begins there.
Is it the devastating effects of pornography, peer pressure, reckless curiosity, or the consequences of premarital sexual experiences that we’re going to leave as our children’s primary education about sexuality? We must not.
Churches and Christian homes need to stop shying away from this responsibility. Sound, biblical doctrine about sex and sexuality should be taught boldly, openly, and without sentiment.
Our children must be taught:
- That sex was created by God for a purpose, not for careless pleasure but for procreation and covenant.
- The sacredness of sexual intimacy and its connection to blood covenant.
- The protective boundaries God designed for our sexuality, within the context of marriage.
And much more, tailored to build the right godly mindset from childhood — so they don’t grow up prey to deceptive sources and destructive ideologies that ruin futures before children even realize what’s happening to them.
There’s so much to say on this, but my emphasis is simple: Homes and churches must stop being silent about sexuality. We must teach it intentionally, boldly, and early. It’s our calling. It’s our stewardship. The Future generation depends on it.
