1. The Bible speaks against this, clearly. God created sex to be enjoyed by a man and woman within the covenant of marriage. Any sexual activity outside the covenant of marriage is referred to as "sexual sin" or "sexual immorality" as discussed in Scripture here and here and here in the Bible.2. Sex was created for Marriage. Despite what the world may say or demonstrate. Regardless of what is seen in movies and on television. Sex was created by God to be enjoyed within the covenant of marriage. Hebrews 13:4 says that marriage is "to be held in honor" and that "the marriage bed shall be undefiled by immorality or any sexual sin." The word undefiled means pure. You don't defile yourself or the sacredness of marriage by engaging in a marriage act, like sex, before its time. 3. Pre-Marital Sex Clouds Decision Making. You may think you are making the right decision. After all, "everyone" is doing it" or "you're going to get married anyway" but the Bible is clear about not awakening love before it's time. Sex outside of marriage is a sin, and when we sin it can open up the door to fear, confusion, drama, and regret. 4. Pre-Marital Sex May Open Doors to Soul-Ties. Soul ties are two soul ties tied together in the spiritual realm. We see this in marriage when man and woman are joined together as husband and wife. They are no longer two people but they have become one flesh. Sexual activity as it was designed within marriage, models this passage of scripture. When sex happens outside of marriage, soul-ties may form.5. God Has Called You to Be Holy. As a Christian, you are called to be different from the world. The world doesn't believe or follow the Bible, but YOU do. You are a believer. You believe in the Bible and God calls His people to "be holy because I am holy." Are you perfect? No. Will you make mistakes? Yes. However, as a Christian, it is important to not intentionally sin or disregard God's Word about not having sex outside of marriage. 6. Your Body is a House for the Holy Spirit. You will get tempted, you will feel natural urges and desires, however, the Holy Spirit lives on the inside of you. Your body is a home for the Holy Spirit and He will keep you pure if you desire to be pure. (Remember: 1 Corinthians 10:13) 1 Corinthians 6:18 says to "run away from sexual immorality..." that might mean you have to break away from tempting situations. You desire to keep your body pure and a clean house for the Holy Spirit --God will see this and I believe will reward you for this. 7. Avoid Shame, Guilt and Regret. Sin may be pleasurable for a time but ultimately Satan comes in and brings overwhelming feelings of shame, embarrassment and regret. God brings conviction, but Satan brings condemnation.8. Sex Is Worth the Wait. There is nothing like having sex within the covenant of marriage. There is no guilt, and there is no shame. Sex is beautiful, there is freedom within the covenant of your marriage, and it is enjoyable. Trust me. It is worth the wait! Psalm 84:11 "For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from them that walk uprightly."9. God Has Graced You For This. Satan will try to tell you that's impossible to not have sex before marriage. He will tell you that you're too old for this, too young for this, that you will lose your partner, that you'll never get married doing this...Satan will do everything he can to stop you from being in the perfect will of God.10. God Wants His Best For You. God isn't arbitrary. He isn't withholding something from you to be mean or ornery. No, that isn't how God works. He loves you and He desires the best for you. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anjali-effertz/support