Anne-Marie Madore’s Reviews > Sex Matters > Status Update

In the last segment of the book, Finale The Journey, the author brings together the true reasons God designed sex for the marital relationship. He gives encouragement to those who may believe they messed up. With God, beginning afresh is always possible. In Worth the Wait, he shares the key that will enable couples to remain pure until marriage. A decision, he assures they won't regret.

The author has been involved in Youth Ministry for over 20 years. Chapter 5 - Tough Questions is very insightful. Questions such as: How do I break out of an unhealthy cycle of sexual activity?; What if I don't get married? Does that mean I will never have sex, ever?!; Is it wrong if I'm attracted to someone of the same sex? I appreciate how the author addressed these questions and all the others in the chapter.

Chapter 4's focus is on the lure of porn and masturbation. The author shares candidly about porn because it's so prevalent today. It's everywhere! He gives great advise for those seeking to flee from the grip it has on their lives. He addresses the issue of masturbation too. The question is asked: Is lust involved? Again, there is no condemnation, only sound advice to help those who seek it.

Chapter three was titled Fleeing, Yes; it's all about fleeing from temptation that is spoken on in the Bible. The author gives advice to males and females on how to avoid it; and why they must. This book is written for young adults; but the message on fleeing from temptation applies to Christians of all ages, not just the young people. The discussion questions enable the reader to answer for themselves.

Chapter one provides the answer both scientifically and biblical the benefits of waiting for marriage to have sex. Some of what is included I had not considered , but is perfectly logical. We are never too old to learn, as this book is clearly showing me.

I wasn't sure what I wanted to read next. I had my answer after a teenage girl asked me, "Why wait until marriage to have sex?" She deserved a great answer. I'm not satisfied with the one I gave her. I realized it was time for me to read Sex Matters by Jonathan McKee. What is shared in this book would have benefited me greatly as a teen growing up. I pray, I'll be able to direct teens in the right direction.