問AI：Is sexual desire within marriage encouraged in the Bible

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Yes — the Bible does encourage sexual desire and intimacy within marriage. Far from viewing marital intimacy as sinful, Scripture consistently presents it as a good gift from God when expressed in the covenant of marriage. Here are some key biblical points:

 

 

 

 

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Creation Design

 

 

• In Genesis 2:24–25, man and woman are united as “one flesh.” This implies not only covenantal union but also sexual intimacy as a natural and blessed part of marriage.
• The fact that they were naked and “not ashamed” suggests that marital intimacy was designed to be good and without guilt.

 

 

 

 

 

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The Song of Songs (Song of Solomon)

 

 

• This entire book celebrates romantic and erotic desire between husband and wife.
• Passages are filled with expressions of longing, physical attraction, and delight in each other (e.g., Song of Solomon 7:6–12).
• The book portrays sexual desire in marriage as beautiful and God-honoring.

 

 

 

 

 

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Marital Rights and Responsibilities

 

 

• 1 Corinthians 7:3–5 teaches that husband and wife have mutual rights over each other’s bodies. Paul encourages regular intimacy, warning that abstaining for too long can open the door to temptation.
• This passage shows that sexual desire is not only permitted but seen as important for marital health and faithfulness.

 

 

 

 

 

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Proverbs’ Wisdom

 

 

• Proverbs 5:18–19 encourages delight in one’s spouse:
  “Let your fountain be blessed, and rejoice in the wife of your youth… let her breasts fill you at all times with delight; be intoxicated always in her love.”
• This is an explicit encouragement of sexual joy within marriage.

 

 

 

 

 

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Guarding Against Misuse

 

 

• The Bible contrasts this positive view with warnings against sexual immorality outside of marriage (Hebrews 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:3–5).
• Thus, desire itself is not condemned—only when it is directed outside the covenant bond.

 

 

 

 

In summary: Yes, sexual desire within marriage is not only encouraged but celebrated in Scripture. It is part of God’s good design for intimacy, companionship, pleasure, and the strengthening of the marital bond.