{"id":246905,"date":"2024-01-22T18:34:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T00:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tampaseo.expert\/focus\/?p=246905"},"modified":"2024-01-22T18:34:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T00:34:28","slug":"polyamory-front-and-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tampaseo.expert\/focus\/2024\/01\/22\/polyamory-front-and-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Polyamory, Front and Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

In October, 2023, I wrote an article about open marriages and I warned of the coming \u201cpolyamory\u201d trend. Fast forward just four months when New York<\/em> magazine has a cover story on polyamory, explaining how it works.<\/p>\n

In fact, they offer a practical guide to polyamory, answering many of the questions people might have about open relationships. This along with articles in the Wall Street Journal<\/em> and other major publications reveals a combined effort to normalize this form of immorality.<\/p>\n

For a culture that is determined to shun God and all that He stands for, a lifelong heterosexual marriage is no longer something to be celebrated. After all, marriage between a man and a woman was instituted by God (see Genesis 2:21-25). Satan is doing everything in his power to destroy traditional marriage. Please understand he is not content to simply plant transgenderism into school curriculum and walk away. He is actively fighting to shred God\u2019s original plan for marriage and the family.<\/p>\n

So, while Christians are trying to wrap their heads around what our response should be to transgenderism, Satan has already moved forward with his next battle plan: open marriages or polyamory. And sadly, this new trend as seen in recent publications is quietly growing, especially among the younger generations.<\/p>\n

What is an open marriage?<\/strong><\/p>\n

An open marriage is commonly defined as marriage in which one or both spouses are allowed by the other spouse to have sex with other people. The idea is that if it is consensual, then surely it can\u2019t be wrong. In fact, many psychology classes are teaching students that open marriages are likely healthier because it can \u201cboost relationship satisfaction.\u201d Polyamory is the practice of engaging in multiple romantic (and typically sexual) relationships, with the consent of all the people involved.<\/p>\n

As one who closely monitors the culture, I suspect this open marriage trend will grow quickly. Especially, given the massive explosion in pornography addiction among young and old alike. Pornography feeds an appetite for variety and rewires the brain against the concept of monogamy. Keep your eyes open\u2014over the next few years you will see open marriages featured in all forms of media.<\/p>\n

So, what should a Christian\u2019s response be?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Parents and grandparents must remind themselves, and teach their children that we are called to keep the marriage bed pure and undefiled (Hebrews 13:34). High divorce rates have seared the consciences of many Christians and the way we look at adultery. Adultery\u2014even if it is consensual\u2014is still a sin. Pulpits need to be warning against the sin of adultery.<\/p>\n

No matter how you slice it (or try to justify it), an open marriage is not the picture of pursuing holiness. Adults, as well as young people, need to familiarize themselves with what God\u2019s Word says about sexual immorality and adultery. [i.e., 1 Corinthians 6:13-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8; Galatians 5:19-20; Colossians 3:5].<\/p>\n

We need to go back and study marriage and Who designed it. In Genesis 2:24, we read \u201cTherefore a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.\u201d An open marriage brings an additional person into the one flesh union.<\/p>\n

Study what Solomon wrote in Proverbs 5:15-18, keeping in mind this was written by a king who sought wisdom from God:<\/p>\n

\u201cDrink water from your own cistern,
\nAnd running water from your own well.
\nShould your fountains be dispersed abroad,
\nStreams of water in the streets?
\nLet them be only your own,
\nAnd not for strangers with you.
\nLet your fountain be blessed,
\nAnd rejoice with the wife of your youth.\u201d<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t care how you dress it up, polyamory or open marriage was not a part of God\u2019s original plan and it is still a sin (see Ephesians 5:3). Do not allow yourself to be deceived. Yes, Hollywood will glamorize polyamory, but we must keep our eyes focused on God\u2019s plan for a husband and wife. Teach your children the beauty of monogamy and God\u2019s design for marriage.<\/p>\n

At the end of the day, an open marriage is selfish. It\u2019s the exact opposite of what healthy marriages need. Rather than compromising and putting your spouse\u2019s needs above your own, an open marriage starts with self-centeredness and usually ends in disaster.<\/p>\n

Do not give in. Do not allow our culture to redefine God\u2019s institution of marriage. Instead, grow old with the wife of your youth\u2014and help one another get to heaven!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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