2362. “The acts in marriage by which the intimate and chaste union of the spouses takes place are noble and honorable; the truly human performance of these acts fosters the self-giving they signify and enriches the spouses in joy and gratitude.”144 Sexuality is a source of joy and pleasure:
The Creator himself . . . established that in the [generative] function, spouses should experience pleasure and enjoyment of body and spirit. Therefore, the spouses do nothing evil in seeking this pleasure and enjoyment. They accept what the Creator has intended for them. At the same time, spouses should know how to keep themselves within the limits of just moderation.145
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
531. What is required and what is forbidden by the tenth commandment?
39. Is God the only One who “is”?
144. What happened at Pentecost?
468. What is the purpose of punishment?
506. What does the seventh commandment require?
1. What is the plan of God for man?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How did Solomon become the wisest king who ever lived? An analysis of 1 Kings 3.
How important is community in the midst of suffering, according to Job 42:10-11?
What does Hosea 7:14-16 reveal about God’s judgment against hypocrisy?
What is the role of leaders in the church according to 1 Timothy 3:1-13?
What is the church’s role in promoting reconciliation according to Philemon 1:6?
