'Breaking Free from Venus: Restoring What’s Sacred'

truth: “Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God” (1 Cor 6:19). This isn’t a metaphor. If you belong to Jesus, the Spirit of God dwells in you. That means every moment—every thought, every desire—happens in the sacred space of God’s presence. You don’t just go to church—you are the church. Holiness is no longer confined to a building; it’s written into your body.

Paul then delivers the stunning follow-up: “You are not your own, for you were bought with a price.” (1 Cor 6:20) You don’t belong to your desires. You don’t belong to culture. You don’t even belong to yourself. Jesus purchased you—not with silver or gold, but with His own blood. That means your worth isn’t found in how attractive or desired you are, but in how much God was willing to pay to redeem you. If Christ is your Lord, then your body is no longer a tool for self-gratification, it’s a living offering, a vessel of worship. Sexuality becomes sacred again, redeemed, reclaimed, and reoriented toward God.

Repentance is where that reorientation begins. In the book of Judges, Israel regularly forgot the Lord, turned to idols like Venus (Ashtoreth), and fell into deep disorder. But God never gave up. Each time they cried out, He sent deliverance. That same cycle plays out in our hearts. We forget who we are, chase false gods, and suffer the consequences. Repentance means naming the idol, grieving its damage, and turning back to the One who truly satisfies. Jesus doesn’t shame us. He invites us to come home.

Confession breaks the silence that sin feeds on. Paul urges believers to step into the light: “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us” (1 John 1:9). But healing often requires more. James adds, “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed” (James 5:16). Confession to a trusted friend or a pastor dismantles isolation. It’s not about judgment, it’s about freedom. In the right environment, confession becomes the doorway to new life.

Restoration is the heart of Jesus’ mission, not just forgiveness, but wholeness. He doesn’t merely save our souls—He redeems our bodies, desires, and futures. Biblical sexuality is not about repression, but covenantal expression. It reflects God’s design: self-giving, faithful, and rooted in love. We were made for intimacy that honors image-bearers, not for entertainment, exploitation, or escape.

Jesus makes us whole again. “It is for freedom that Christ has set you free” (Gal 5:1). So live free - forgiven and restored. Honor God with your body and worship Him with your whole life.

Blessings,

Jonathan