Sexual Perversions are Endangering Your Soul
*This is a mature subject; I did my best to be tasteful, but reader discretion is advised.*
As you have noticed, from time to time, I will interrupt going through the Bible with writings on miscellaneous topics. I felt very strongly this morning that God wanted me to write on the topic of sexual sin. I had a very clear vision of a meme with a list of sexual sins in boxes with scripture verses under each one; I did my best to recreate what I saw.
I am of the belief that sexual topics should be kept private (it is even often uncomfortable for me to write about it on my marriage blog), but when God says to speak out, He always gives me the boldness I need. Therefore, this blog is not meant to be scandalous, but I am being obedient to the Holy Spirit's prompting.
God created us to enjoy this life, but we need to stay within the boundaries He created. Not to take away our fun, but to protect ourselves and especially to protect others. Sexual sins can lead to diseases, even some forms of cancer. When a baby is created due to sin, the innocent child often suffers by being murdered through an abortion. When someone takes the choice of consent away from another person, that person struggles throughout their life with feelings of unwarranted guilt, fear, depression, and even sometimes turns into an offender themselves.
Just as we must be careful when participating in any pleasurable activity to follow the rules or risk our life or someone else's such as skydiving, rafting, horseback riding, or even driving a vehicle, we need to follow God's rules for purity, or we will risk our spiritual life.
Before I get into the list, I want to be clear this is not about being judgmental. In fact, I am writing this from a heart of compassion as I fully believe that the majority of sexual perversions exist because the offender is also a victim of sexual violence, and/or severe parental neglect. Without allowing the healing power of The Holy Spirit to mend their broken circumstances, most continue the cycle of abuse, and the victim becomes the predator. There are also sexual sins that are lifestyle choices, and not the result of abusive trauma. Perhaps they were not physically abused but were spiritually neglected and learned to live without boundaries. They still need Jesus to set them free of their sins. Don't we all?
These sins are not listed in any kind of order, just as they came to my mind. As you read through this list and can relate to any of these, please repent, give up your sins, and seek Christian counseling. God forgives and can restore, so ask for His cleansing power to wash you clean inside and out. If you are a violent offender, do the right thing and turn yourself in to the police. True repentance means allowing yourself to be punished for your crimes.
(1 John 1:9, AMP) If we [freely] admit that we have sinned and confess our sins, He is faithful and just [true to His own nature and promises], and will forgive our sins and cleanse us continually from all unrighteousness [our wrongdoing, everything not in conformity with His will and purpose].
I also want to say that some of you may just think about such things but feel your soul is not in danger if you never act on your fantasies. However, that is not what the Bible teaches. We will all be very much judged on our thoughts. If you are struggling with even thinking about sexual sins, repent and get victory over it now before you cross a line that can never be uncrossed. Because this will already be a long writing, rather than expand more on that, here is a link to my writing, "Is the abundance of your heart dark and crooked?" https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2025/11/is-abundance-of-your-heart-dark-and.html I will also be including several more links as I write.
When the woman in the New Testament was caught in adultery, He did not tell her it was okay to keep sinning. He told her to in John 8:11 to "Go and sin no more." And when David in the Old Testament was confronted by God about his affair, he did not make excuses but deeply repented and even wrote at least one Psalm about his contrition. May we pray this same prayer as needed. (Please read all of Psalm 51.)
(Psalm 51:1-4 & 7-12) Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest.
Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow... Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit.
I will admit, I am torn whether or not I should break down each sin one by one and expand upon them, but I would pretty much be repeating myself by telling you that each and every sin requires admitting you have a problem, repenting of your sins, and DAILY seeking the Holy Spirit to help you overcome your addictions. What I have decided to do is list at least one scripture for each and, if I have a link that either my husband or I have written on that topic, I will include it. Please prayerfully consider this list and if you see yourself in one or more category, please seek help from The Holy Trinity before it is too late.
(1 Corinthians 10:13) There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.
Lust: God created a lot of beautiful people, and simply admiring someone else is not a sin. But when you dwell on that person and have sexual fantasies about them, you cross a moral line. The ONLY person it is not a sin to sexually fantasize about is your spouse. Otherwise, even Jesus said lusting is as serious a sin as having sex outside of marriage.
(Matthew 5:27-28) [Jesus said,] "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart."
The sin of lust is what drives all the other sins listed below. So first, you need to admit you are allowing yourself to be controlled by lust, repent, and ask the Holy Spirit to help you overcome. The Power of God id the ONLY way you will ever find complete victory over sin and/or heal from someone else having harmed you.
(1 John 2:16) For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is NOT of the Father, but is of the world.
(1 Corinthians 6:9-11) Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators... nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites... will inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.
Pedophilia: This is the only subject I am going to expand upon because it so breaks my heart and it is a huge reason why God has been and will continue to judge this world. There is so much to say on this issue, but I am going to do my best to keep it brief. This writing is not meant to be a distracting commentary about what we have all read in the news, but I will quickly mention it because while Jeffrey Epsetin and Ghislaine Maxwell may be the extreme cases we have all read about, they are not that unique. The reason why they were so wealthy is because they had a huge client list that was worldwide. The rich and powerful paid them to rape females and males under the age of 18 (and even some over) and easily got away with it for several decades. As well as the majority of their powerful clients that are still walking free. This type of crime has been swept under the rug for centuries; the blameless victims are made to feel guilty and often threatened with violence against their families if they tell. They are paid off large sums of money and threatened with jail time if they speak out.
As I said, this the purpose of this writing is not to be a commentary, but to point out the sins that are sending people to hell. Therefore, this topic is about the offender. And as I mentioned above, most offenders started off as victims. It is why this crime increases all the time. Think of it this way: if 1 offender harms 2 children, and those 2 children grow up to harm 2 more, you now have 3 offenders instead of 1, and now 7 when those 4 victims harm 2 more each. Yet most harm a lot more than 2 each as it becomes an addiction and one person can harm dozens or more, and more and more offenders are created.
Of course, many people do break the cycle of abuse, and I praise God for their courage to heal and not harm. If you have been a victim, please break the cycle. There is never any shame in seeking counseling, and us usually necessary to help heal the past. The Holy Spirit will always give you strength to overcome your pain as well as to overcome the desire to transfer your crimes onto another person.
You can read my writing on this subject titled "Will you take a stand against pedophilia? here: https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2026/01/matthew-186-7-will-you-stand-against.html
Homosexuality (LGBTQ+) & Transgender/Transvestite (This Includes males by birth being allowed in female sports, in their locker rooms, and in their bathrooms, where rapes have occurred). You can read my husband's writing here: https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2024/06/pride-or-perversion-reach-out-to-lost_5.html
Masturbation: (1 Corinthians 9:27) But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
(1 Corithians 7:9, AMP) But if they do not have [sufficient] self-control, they should marry; for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.
Affairs or any Other Sex Outside of Marriage: (Proverbs 6:32) Whoever commits adultery... lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul.
(Hebrews 13:4) Marriage is honorable among all, and the bed undefiled; but fornicators and adulterers God will judge.
These links are from my marriage blog, "The ABCs of a Joyful Marriage" https://abcsofajoyfulmarriage.blogspot.com/. "Faithful and First" https://abcsofajoyfulmarriage.blogspot.com/2026/03/week-11-faithful-first.html & "Undefiled & United" https://abcsofajoyfulmarriage.blogspot.com/2025/10/week-41-undefiled-undivided.html
Wearing Provocative Clothing: This may not be a sin that sends you to hell, but it is still a sin and very displeasing to the Lord for a woman or man to wear revealing clothing that whether for vanity, sexual titillation, or both. And yes, absolutely relates to the topic of lust because if you are dressing to get the opposite sex to admire your body, that is encouraging lust.
(1 Timothy 2:9-10) In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety... But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.
From my blog "Do you stand out? Part1: Julie's Bible Journey: Do you stand out? Part 1
This link is also from my marriage blog, "Expectations & Eye Candy" https://abcsofajoyfulmarriage.blogspot.com/2026/03/week-10-expectations-eye-candy.html
Pornography: I read this staggering statistic just today in March 2026: "The global pornography industry generates about $100 billion in annual revenue, with the U.S. market alone contributing roughly $13 billion. This figure represents the combined income from all forms of adult entertainment, including online platforms, subscription services, and related products... The industry’s revenue has grown steadily since the early 2000s, rising from about $45 billion in 2000 to $100 billion in 2022... Projections suggest the global market could reach $117 billion by 2030...The pornography industry is a multi‑hundred‑billion‑dollar global business, with the U.S. as its largest market, and it continues to grow steadily in both revenue and profitability." (source bedbible.com)
(Matthew 5:27-28) [Jesus said,] "Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart."
The dangers of Pornography," written by my Husband and Me https://thankful-julie.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-dangers-of-pornography-written-by.html
These verses at the end all cover a wide range of sexual immorality listed in this blog as well as other Perversions such as bestiality, S & M, swinging in marriages, incest, and others I am sure I am not aware of. I have edited the verses to just include the sexual sins listed in the verses, but you can read the entire reference on your own:
(Matthew 19:16-21) And, behold, one came and said unto [Jesus], "Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?:
And He said unto him, "...if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments."
He saith unto Him, "Which?"
Jesus said, "...Thou shalt not commit adultery..."
(Revelation 20:11-12 & 21:7-8) And I saw a great white throne, and Him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. But ...the abominable... and whoremongers... shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
(Galatians 5:16-26) This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness [feeling or revealing an overt sexual interest or desire]... of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the Spirit is... temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.
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