Does God Consent with that to Which You are Consenting?

© 2019 by Tom Boynton (editing by Kathy Boynton)

The term “consenting adults” is often used to justify evil activities.  Many think that, if two people consent to an activity shared between them, it must be OK.  This assumes that no-one else is affected by that consensual arrangement.

Is that really true?  Consider Joseph, son of Jacob, described in the Bible.  Joseph had been sold into slavery by his brothers.  As time passed, God gave Joseph favor in the eyes of his master.  Then, one day, his master’s wife tried to seduce Joseph.

“And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.  But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;  There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?” (Genesis 39:7-9)

Joseph knew his consenting would be wickedness.  The fact that two people are consenting adults doesn’t imply that the act is righteous.  For example, if two people conspire to commit murder, does the fact that they are “consenting adults” make it OK?  Joseph understood that God is always involved and interested in everything we do.  No two “consenting adults” are free to engage in a consensual activity unless God, Himself, is also consenting to that activity.  Additionally, Joseph’s master certainly wouldn’t have consented to the proposed activity.

It’s important to understand that, any righteous activity, must have God’s consent.  Knowing this makes it clear how sinful we all are.  Not only do we consent to do things that are bad, but our minds and hearts are often defiled by thoughts of such acts.

God the Son, Jesus Christ, came to die and rise again to save His people from their sins.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. … and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.” (John 3:16-36)

Does God approve of your acts as a consenting adult?

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