The statements of the Bible may sometimes seem to be rather arbitrary and unnecessarily restrictive. The truths of the Bible can protect us from the damaging effects of believing the lies. He won't punish me for the way I am. The apostle Paul mentioned two major effects in his letter to the Thessalonians. This one verse gives us two big reasons to avoid all forms of sexual immorality.
Immorality produces victims.
Immorality invites God's judgment. Let's study each of these ways our behavior affects us, others, and God. Immorality produces victims. They have been wronged, used, abused, deceived, and robbed. For example, the couple who engage in premarital sex rob each other of their virginity and a clear conscience.