Maybe the word "celibacy" is what Tyler Perry should have been using and throwing around in his interview. I have always thought celibacy to be a commitment with oneself and God, not a commitment between you and the other person in the relationship. I know celibacy is not really that difficult when you don't have anyone special in your life. But the test of celibacy become real for the Christian when you have someone special in your life that brings about those desires of intimacy. Celibacy for a Christian is not something they become when they are not involved with someone, and then break the promise when they meet someone. No celibacy for the Christian is a commitment to God. Question: Should Christians commit fornication and then boost about it? Did Tyler Perry hurt his witness and testimony with this interview?"Typically silent about anything substantial pertaining to his love life, this revelation is out of character for Perry. And engaging in sexual relations without putting a ring on it, is out of character for a Christian. That doesn't mean we all are perfect and don't make mistakes. At the same time, it is not advisable to go broadcasting things like this all throughout national media in a seemingly proud manner. Sin brings reproach and is nothing to be proud of. Proverbs 14:3 says, "Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people."
