Our culture has plenty to say about sex, but little to offer in the way of hope.

Confusion about sexuality (not to mention identity) now shapes everyday life, both inside and outside the local church. “What does our culture think about sex?” is an important question. Even more pressing, though, is “Where do Christians look for meaning and hope in a world marked by self-expression and shame?” In a helpful new article, Chaya Mauk reflects on how the Bible’s sexual ethic speaks to that question—not as an abstract ideal but as an invitation to profound freedom in Christ.

Rather than sidelining God’s design, Mauk contends that God’s vision for sex comes into focus only when it’s rooted in his character and purpose. Addressing believers quietly struggling with sexual brokenness and sin, she grounds the discussion not in cultural slogans but in the story of redemption. One line captures the heart of her point: “Fear will tell you that exposing your sin is unnecessary, too costly, even dangerous. Fear is a liar.”

I’m grateful to Mauk for offering a clear, gospel-shaped way of thinking about sex and shame.