From 0026ee758c048959ed4d6cf4b6894bb0fd182148 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: 1LoisC Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 14:39:51 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add 'articles/prostituteprostitution.md' --- articles/prostituteprostitution.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) create mode 100644 articles/prostituteprostitution.md diff --git a/articles/prostituteprostitution.md b/articles/prostituteprostitution.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e9737ee --- /dev/null +++ b/articles/prostituteprostitution.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Prostitute (Prostitution) + +The words “prostitute” and “harlot” are both used to talk about a person who does sexual things for money. In ancient times, male and female prostitutes served false gods in their temples as part of their religious rituals. + +In the Bible, the word “prostitute” is also used to talk about a person who worships false gods or who does evil things. The prophets told the kingdoms Israel and Judah that they acted like a prostitute when they did not honor their covenant with Yahweh. Israel and Judah also acted like a prostitute when they worshiped false gods (see: Ezekiel 16; Hosea 3:1-5; 4:10-13). + +See: Ritual; Metaphor; Sexual Immorality; False god; Idolatry (Idol); Ritual; Israel (Northern Kingdom); Judah (Southern Kingdom); Covenant; Yahweh + +#### More Information About This Topic + +Paul warned Christians against having sex with a prostitute (see: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20). A Christian’s physical body belongs to Jesus. It should not be used for sexual immorality. + +The book of Revelation talks about “the great prostitute” (see: Revelation 17; 19:2). She is also called “Babylon the great.” The great prostitute is a symbol of a sinful person, a sinful city, or a sinful nation. The words “mother of prostitutes” are used to talk about this sinful person, city, or nation causing other people to sin (see: Revelation 17:5) + +See: Babylon; Symbol; Sin