STD's

The inmate came and sat down on one of the chairs, with a shy look on his young face. I summoned for him to come to the clinic because he put in a request for a Nurse’s sick call for complaint of burning with urination.

“When did you start noticing the symptom?”, I politely asked.

“Just tonight, Ma’am. But I gotta’ tell you something. I got some sort of bumps, too down there,” as he shyly tried to talk in whispers.

I got the picture! This man must be suffering with the onset of an STD [Sexually Transmitted Disease]. I started probing more to get as much history as I could to aid the jail physician who would examine him later that day.

“Do you have one or multiple partners?”

“A lot,” was the quiet answer, his gaze wouldn’t look at mine.

“Do you use protected sex or not?”

“Ahh…[long pause]…No, Ma’am.”

“When was the last time you had a sexual intercourse?”

“The day I got arrested, Ma’am.”

“Will it be okay for me to examine it inside the exam room with the presence of the deputy?”

“Yes, Ma’am,” was the quick response [He must be really uncomfortable].

I saw a few red bumps that formed. There was no drainage nor pus. There was no blister. His dipstick urinalysis was negative [using test strips]. I encouraged him to increase his fluid intake as long as he could tolerate that. Then, I put him for the Doctor’s sick call that morning so that the physician could evaluate him further and him, be given an anti-viral kind of medication if needed.

He felt relieved that the assessment part was over and that he would be seen by the jail MD.

God had a lot of warnings, too regarding the meaning of sex. His warnings are clearly written on the Bible for us to be guided to avoid problems such as these. Teenagers are so quick to try it out, out of curiosity and pleasure. Not thinking of consequences, unwanted pregnancies lead to abortions, financial woes and most of the time, teenagers are not ready to commit to a lifetime marriage. But God had given that as a special gift between a married couple.

God warned us that sex, outside of marriage, destroys relationships. But if used within marriage, it can be a relationship builder.

We should give our sexual desires and activities under Christ’s control. God created sex for procreation and as an expression of love between a husband and a wife. We avoid contracting many sexually transmitted diseases only if we follow God’s ways regarding this matter.

The apostle Paul had this to say:

1 Thessalonians 4, verse 1 - “Finally, dear brothers and sisters, we urge you in the name of the Lord Jesus to live in a way that pleases God, as we have taught you. You are doing this already and we encourage you to do so more and more.”

Verse 2 - “For you remember what we taught you in the name of the Lord Jesus.

Verse 3 – “God wants you to be holy, so you should keep clear of all sexual sin.

Verse 4 – “Then each of you will control your body and live in the holiness and honor –

Verse 5 –“not in lustful passion as the pagans do, in their ignorance of God and His ways.

Verse 6 –“Never cheat a Christian brother in this matter by taking his wife, for the Lord avenges all such sins, as we have solemnly warned you before.”

Verse 7 –“God has called us to be holy, not to live impure lives.”

Verse 8 –“Anyone who refuses to live by these rules is not disobeying human rules but is rejecting God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.”

P.S.

If you click on the title of the post, I linked it with CDC's site regarding this, if you want to learn more about the many kinds of STD's [Sexually Transmitted Diseases]. Please note that I am not an expert regarding this matter. I only wrote what I know as a medical professional, what I had witnessed from work and what I know from my Lord's Word.

15 comments:

  1. Thanks for the information you share, I know it can, and will be of help to someone my friend. I love you.

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  2. Sexual sin can be especially devastating, because our sexuality is a profound aspect of our existence. Violating sex is like picking up a highly sophisticated, delicate technological device and using it to hammer nails. In our natural incomprehension, we do not know who we are or how to live. Too soon it's too late.

    But God gives us our virginity back: "You were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God" (1 Corinthians 6:11).

    Sad memories may linger. But they no longer define us, and they are passing away. The truth about us now is this: we are not just patched up versions of what we once were, we are new creations altogether (2 Corinthians 5:17). The new has come. In fact, the new has come back, restoring to us treasures we had once thrown away.

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  3. I'm glad you spoke about this today. Christians need to be informed. Most importantly, we need the admonition to keep ourselves pure. Very good scriptures!

    Love ya,
    Mary

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  4. Rosel,

    Well stated! Too many people really don't think about the consequences that can accompany sex outside of marriage, God's original design. I guess that is why things happen the way they do.

    Love and Hugs ~ Kat

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  5. Too many adults and teenagers do NOT think abou the consequences!! Great post!!

    Blessings and prayers, andrea

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  6. Sister Denise: That's my hope, that a lot will be informed...

    Bro.Ike: I love that line:"God gives our virginity back! We are washed, sanctified and justified in the Name of Christ!" Amen!!! To God be the glory!

    Sister Mary: How come it seems like it's always a hard topic, but when I saw that inmate, I thought of it as a great way to start writing about it as a way of a reminder. So thanks be to God for guiding me with this post.

    Sister Kat: To us, it is His original design but it's sad that a lot of people not living in godly ways think otherwise. May many more turn to Christ and the unveiling of ignorance about this matter will come off easier.

    Sister Andrea: Thanks for always coming here. You've been there for me always since I first met you.

    God bless you all.

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  7. Everything in Gods word is for our good. Our old nature translates it as being rule-laden and authoritarian. But God created...who better to write the handbook!

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  8. Sister Cynthia: What else are we but the usual stubborn beings with hardened hearts? Who thinks that we know everything when even the smartest thing is just foolishness to the Lord. Glory to the Author of everything!

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  9. I love coming here, knowing that I will find another example of a spiritual truth from the everyday things of life. You've done that again here ....

    I really appreciated your thoughts on my blog today, regarding the Brothers in Blue ministry. Truly, there are some of these guys in prison who are experiencing more freedom (true freedom) than some of us on the outside.

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  10. I love your thought and your encouragement.
    Thank you for spreading the good news.

    Have a great week!

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  11. Stop by arise 2 write. I have something there for you that you truly deserve. GOD BLESS!!

    andrea

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  12. Sister Jennifer: If I wasn't working in a correctional facility, the works of prison ministries would probably not have that deeper impact for me. How precious and how beautiful are the feet of these people who bring Good News to this place.

    Sister Jenjen: Thank you for your visits and encouraging comments always.

    Sister Andrea: Heading over there now...Thanks.

    God bless you three...

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  13. Good message here dear one. Thanks for sharing. Blessings.

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  14. JBR: Thank you. I hope so. Glory to the Lord!

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  15. I am always interested in what happens on your shifts. God bless these people who come into your life each day.

    Bless you!
    Beth

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