Paul's Comparison To A Harlot

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Paul states that people’s bodies are the “members of Christ,” comparatively along side of being “members of a harlot.” This clearly states without a doubt, that one’s sexual body is for the LORD; that one’s body is a possession belonging to Christ. This is obviously a sexual comparison; therefore, conclusively, what this is stating is that one’s sexual body belongs to the LORD-period! As discussed earlier, sexual perversion was rampant as people were inundated with a variety of choices. Particularly with Aphrodite and other harlot goddesses that people were sexually involved with; therefore Paul’s comparison to a harlot is factual and to the point. Paul purposely contrasts God’s sexual purity to that of a tarnished human to make people aware

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