Is sex really that critical to a healthy marriage? Here’s why I ask. I’m having a disagreement with my spouse. He tells me that sex is a “sacrament” and “a holy mystery,” and that it needs to be central to our relationship. He even uses Ephesians 5:30-32 to support these claims. I don’t agree. After all, there’s a lot more to marriage than just sex. Besides, the Bible itself (in 1 Corinthians 7:3-5) seems to suggest that sex is basically a sort of functional “chore,” not a deeply meaningful “spiritual” experience. I get the feeling that some believers think sex is more important than the Bible says it is. Do you agree?
