Have we observed that in Scripture, whenever sexual intercourse between a husband and wife is mentioned, the language used is “he knew his wife”? For example, in Genesis 4:1, it says, “And Adam knew Eve his wife.” That wording is intentional. God did not describe sex as mere activity. He described it as knowing.
The use of “knew” shows that sex is the height of intimacy in marriage. It is not just physical contact. It is deep experiential knowledge. It is vulnerability. It is oneness. It is covenant expressed physically.
That is why in Genesis 2:24, Scripture says the two shall become one flesh. Sex is the physical expression of that one flesh reality. It was never designed to be casual. It was designed to be covenantal.
Throughout Scripture, covenant is serious and often associated with blood, as seen in Exodus 24:8. In the same way, sexual union carries weight. It joins two people in a way that is spiritual, emotional, and physical. In some cases, blood may be involved during a woman’s first sexual experience. While this is not universal, it can serve as a reminder that sex is not a trivial act. It involves vulnerability, intimacy, and something deeply personal.
Now imagine giving that level of intimacy to just anyone. Imagine creating that kind of one flesh bond outside the safety of covenant. Sex was never designed to be casual. It carries spiritual, emotional, and physical weight.
SAY NO TO SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE.