3. Inquire about the person's attitudes toward sex. How he or she feels about it will explain his or her sexual behavior. What were the contributing causes of getting involved? Does he or she feel guilty about this involvement and regard it as sin?
4. Ask if you may read portions of God's Word about premarital or extramarital sex. Emphasize that the Bible is a trustworthy source in regard to moral issues. Read some or all of the following Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 6:13, 15–20; Acts 15:20; Ephesians 5:3; Colossians 3:5; Exodus 20:14.
5. In the light of Scripture, the caller's immoral acts are displeasing to God. To please God, he or she must repent of all immorality and renounce it (read 1 Corinthians 6:9–11). God condemns immoral behavior, but loves us and will forgive us if we confess our sin and, by faith, receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Share "Steps to Peace with God," page 11.
6. Emphasize the importance of severing any relationships which may have contributed to the immoral behavior: "Do not be misled: 'Bad company corrupts good character'" (1 Corinthians 15:33, NIV). The best place to form new friendships is in a Bible-teaching church. Recommend finding one and becoming involved. Being a committed Christian should be the person's goal. The lack of a vital relationship with Christ is a primary contributing factor to an immoral lifestyle.
7. Suggest seeking a pastor's encouragement and counseling. He or she may need serious counseling for a period of time to experience freedom from temptation and to begin to walk with the Lord.
8. Pray with the inquirer for a complete refocus of mind and life, to the glory of God.
If the inquirer is a Christian, share the section on "Restoration," page 17. Encourage reading and studying God's Word for the purpose of remolding his or her mind and life. As a Christian, he or she should become involved in a Bible-teaching church, where energies can be turned toward serving Christ.
Scripture
"Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil. . . . Come now, and let us reason together," says the Lord, "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool" (Isaiah 1:16, 18).
"Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let