Noah Herrin teaches from 1 Thessalonians 4 as part of the “Almost True” series, correcting common cultural half-truths about sex. He argues that Scripture doesn’t restrict sex to diminish joy but to protect and enable the best sexual flourishing - holy sex within the lifelong marital covenant. Herrin addresses four “almost truths”: that the Bible is merely restrictive, that sex is just physical, that you should "test drive" a partner, and that married people automatically have the best sex - countering each with biblical teaching and practical evidence. He urges believers to flee sexual temptation, pursue God’s design for sexuality, cultivate fruit (spiritual maturity) over features, intentionally pursue your spouse, and, if needed, repent and receive Christ’s forgiveness and restoration.
“Discernment is not knowing the difference between right and wrong. Discernment is knowing the difference between right and almost right.” · Noah Herrin
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Practical next steps: flee situations and people who tempt you (don’t test the line), guard your eyes and social feeds (unfollow when necessary), prioritize spiritual fruit and commitment over physical attraction, and invest intentionally in your spouse (date, flirt, pursue). If you’ve sinned, repent, accept God’s forgiveness, and pursue restoration - your identity is in what Christ has done, not past mistakes.
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