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E may imagine that romantic music is a modern phenomenon. But we would be wrong. Solomon of old was a prolific writer of
music, and the best song he ever wrote was not just romantic, it was intensely
intimate and even descriptively sexual.
The very presence of this book in the Holy canon of Scripture is a
reminder that sex was God's idea for us; not the devil's creation, nor man's
perversion. Admittedly, Lucifer has done
much to use, abuse and distort this rightfully pure expression love, but that
doesn't (or shouldn't) detract from the wonder of God's original intent. Don't forget that God commanded, demanded and
blessed procreation by coitus in Genesis 1:27-28 – prior to the fall of the
human race. Holy and shameless physical
intimacy was conceptualized in the mind of God and is still acceptable and
pleasing in His sight, when it exists within the bond of monogamous
heterosexual matrimony.
The kissing and wooing; the confidence and
pursuing; the euphoria and joy of Solomon and his Shulamite lover (Song of
Solomon 6:13) are spectacularly set forth as an example to those who today are
connected in holy wedlock. Solomon was
expert in complementing his bride (either his first or his favorite wife, since
his eventual polygamous exploits are infamous).
And, that seems to be because his relationship with her was a genuine
soul connection (not just physical attraction).
Not that this couple lacked in physical affection: Solomon was
passionately attracted to her beauty.
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