NOTHING God does is done haphazardly. He is the consummate creative. Therefore, we have to accept the fact that when God created sex, He did it on purpose and for a purpose! Despite popular belief, sex is a God thing.
I like to call the reasons God created sex, God's Three Ps: Procreation, Partnership, and Pleasure. Each one reflects a specific purpose in God’s design for intimacy and marriage, giving us a blueprint for why it matters, how it connects us, and how it’s meant to be enjoyed. Let’s take a look into each of these, shall we?
1. Procreation: When God Said, “Be Fruitful”
Let’s start with the most obvious: Procreation. This one’s pretty straightforward—Genesis 1:28 is clear on the command, “Be fruitful and multiply.” God designed sex with creation in mind. We’re talking about the whole “continuing humanity” thing, yes, but it’s also about participating in His design. When we become parents, we’re co-creators with God, passing down our faith, our values, and the embodiment of love. But let’s be real, procreation isn’t just about biology or making babies. It’s about legacy. Every family represents a spiritual inheritance that God’s given us the privilege to shape. So yeah, procreation has the big responsibility of passing on life, but it’s also an act of love, legacy, and faith.
2. Partnership: The Bond That Holds Us Together
Next, God said I need them grow in their Partnership. This reason for sex builds and strengthens the bond between you and your spouse. Genesis 2:24 says it best, “The two shall become one flesh.” This oneness is physical, emotional and spiritual. Sex is supposed to say, “I’m here, I see you, I value you, I understand you and I’m in this with you.” It’s about creating a safe, sacred space where you can be your real self, no masks, no guard up, just free. In God’s design, sex isn’t just about individual satisfaction; it’s a top three ingredient in the glue that keeps you together. Casual sex can't compete with the intimacy found in covenant.
3. Pleasure: Yep, It's Supposed To Feel Good
And last but definitely not least: Pleasure. God didn’t create sex to be all duty and no delight. Proverbs 5:18-19 pretty much shouts it from the rooftops: “May you rejoice in the wife of your youth, may her breast satisfy you always, may you ever be intoxicated with her love.” The pleasure part is not just a nice extra; it’s an intentional part of the plan. Pleasure is about joy, gratitude, and yes, fun. God made our bodies with particular sensitivities and responsiveness on purpose, from the brain to the clitoris--- Everything was made on purpose. Pleasure is a reminder that He wants us to embrace our bodies and fully enjoy our spouses. It’s the playful, joyful side of sex and intimacy, the part where we can laugh, let loose, and simply enjoy the gift that sex is. In God’s eyes, pleasure isn’t just an afterthought; it was purposefully created for us to experience His blessings in our union.
Closing Prayer
Lord, thank You for designing sex with such care and intention. Help us to see Your purpose in every part of it—to honor You through intimacy, to find joy in each other, and to build bonds that reflect Your love. May our love be true to Your design and full of Your blessing. Amen.
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