New sexually-transmitted superbug.

One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, gonorrhea, has once again morphed into a more powerful foe.  Reuters soberly reports, “The new strain of the sexually transmitted disease—called H041—cannot be killed by any currently recommended treatments for gonorrhea, leaving doctors with no other option than to try medicines so far untested against the disease.”  The new strain was identified in Japan—where most new gonorrhea strains are discovered.  One infectious disease expert predicts that it should become globally transmissible in the next 10-20 years.

Sexually-transmitted diseases usually spread from Japan to South-East Asia, to Africa, and then to the rest of the world.  Treatable sexually-transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia account for over 300 million cases annually—roughly equivalent to the entire population of the United States (Reuters, July 11, 2011).

Thousands of years ago God set forth a code of conduct that, if followed, would completely prevent sexually-transmitted diseases.  That code of conduct is the Ten Commandments—which prohibits adultery (Exodus 20) and the related sin of fornication (1 Corinthians 6:18-20).  When sexual relationships are confined within godly, monogamous marriages, the risk of such infections dips to virtually zero!   These biblical principles are actually the real key to eradicating these dangerous infectious diseases.

For more information on this important topic, see our free booklet, The Ten Commandments.