Difference between revisions of "Immorality"

<p> In the Old [[Testament]] <i> zanah </i> regularly refers to wrongful heterosexual intercourse, primarily in regard to women (&nbsp; Judges 19:2; &nbsp;Jeremiah 3:1; &nbsp;Hosea 4:13 ). The noun “harlot” or “whore” is derived from the same stem (&nbsp;Genesis 34:31; &nbsp;Joshua 2:1-3; &nbsp;Proverbs 23:27; &nbsp;Hosea 4:13-14 ). In a figurative sense, <i> zanah </i> refers to Israel's unfaithfulness to God (&nbsp; 2 Chronicles 21:11; &nbsp;Isaiah 1:21; &nbsp;Jeremiah 3:1-5; &nbsp;Ezekiel 16:26-28 ). In addition, the sinfulness of [[Tyre]] (&nbsp;Isaiah 23:17 ) and [[Nineveh]] (&nbsp;Nahum 3:4 ) are portrayed in this manner. </p> <p> In Paul's letters, <i> porneia </i> and/or related words refer to an incestuous relationship (&nbsp; 1 Corinthians 5:1 ), sexual relations with a prostitute (&nbsp;1 Corinthians 6:12-20 ), and various forms of unchastity both heterosexual and homosexual (&nbsp;Romans 1:29; &nbsp;1 Corinthians 5:9-11; &nbsp;1 Corinthians 6:9-11; &nbsp;1 Corinthians 7:2; &nbsp;2 Corinthians 12:21; &nbsp;Ephesians 5:3; &nbsp;1 Thessalonians 4:3 ). [[Immorality]] is a sin against God (&nbsp;1 Corinthians 3:16-17; &nbsp;1 Corinthians 6:15-20; &nbsp;1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 ). In the Gospels, the term, on occasion, is related to adultery (&nbsp;Matthew 5:32; &nbsp;Matthew 19:9 ) and in Revelation may refer to harlotry or prostitution (&nbsp;Revelation 2:14 ,Revelation 2:14,&nbsp;2:20 ). The word “harlot” or “whore” is derived from the same root (&nbsp;Revelation 19:2 ). In Acts, the [[Apostolic]] [[Council]] requires that [[Gentiles]] avoid <i> porneia </i> (&nbsp; Acts 15:20 ,Acts 15:20,&nbsp;15:29 ). <i> Porneia </i> , and related words also have a figurative meaning of unfaithfulness to God (&nbsp;Matthew 12:39; &nbsp;John 8:41; &nbsp;Revelation 2:21; &nbsp;Revelation 9:21; &nbsp;Revelation 14:8; &nbsp;Revelation 19:2 ). See [[Adultery]]; Sex, Teaching on. </p> <p> [[Donald]] E. Cook </p>

<p> An action inconsistent with our duty towards men, and consequently a sin against God, who hath commanded us to do justly, and love mercy. </p> <p> See MORALITY. </p>