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1 Cor 6:16 “Do you not know that whoever is united to a prostitute becomes one body with her? For it is said, ‘the two shall be one flesh’”. Does this mean that one is married to the first one that one sleeps with?
 
Sacramentally married? No.

Becoming one flesh? Yes.

St. Paul is remarking on the reality of sex. Even if you’re not married to the person you first have sex with, you’ll always be united with them in body. Marriage really gives couples the graces that rightfully accompany sex. Without those graces, without God’s “official stamp of approval” you could say, sex is misused, and misused seriously.

In context, (reading all of that chapter) St. Paul is also remarking on the sacredness of our bodies, as temples of the Holy Spirit, and for many of us, weekly having within us the True Presence. We must protect our bodies, especially in regards to sexual impurities.

God bless.
 
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Sacramentally married? No.

Becoming one flesh? Yes.

St. Paul is remarking on the reality of sex. Even if you’re not married to the person you first have sex with, you’ll always be united with them in body. Marriage really gives couples the graces that rightfully accompany sex. Without those graces, without God’s “official stamp of approval” you could say, sex is misused, and misused seriously.

In context, (reading all of that chapter) St. Paul is also remarking on the sacredness of our bodies, as temples of the Holy Spirit, and for many of us, weekly having within us the True Presence. We must protect our bodies, especially in regards to sexual impurities.
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I couldn’t have said it better myself. We only come to such conclusions by the grace of God.

It is amazing to me how He created us with the capacity to be united to each other in this way. Even a modest kiss given out of mutual affection creates a bond that is tangeable.

When I think about it, it really strikes home the importance of chastity, even within a committed relationship, and even within a marriage.

God bless,

Agricola
 
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