Daily Walk Through the New Testament
November 22
Read 1 Corinthians 5:9-6:20

The sin of immorality is not a sin we are told to fight in the Bible — it is a sin we are told to flee from (2 Timothy 2:22). God tells us to get out of every compromising situation. Remember what Joseph did when Potiphar’s wife approached him (Genesis 39:7-12)? In a word, he fled. Joseph got out of that compromising situation as fast as he could!
We live in a society of moral relativism, but Scripture reminds us that God indeed judges immoral behavior (1 Corinthians 5:9-13; Hebrews 13:4). And Proverbs 6:32-33 offers strong words regarding sexual immorality: “Whoever commits adultery . . . Destroys his own soul. Wounds and dishonor he will get, and his reproach will not be wiped away.”
If there is someone in your office who flirts with you inappropriately, it would be better for you to report it to HR or even quit your job than to remain in that situation. It is better to lose your job than your integrity! If someone who is married begins to communicate with you in a suggestive way, lose the relationship instead of your reputation. If you find yourself in any kind of compromising situation — especially with the prevalence of social media in our society — don’t see how close you can come to it — see how far you can get away from it! Honor God with your body and with your life!