# Fornication ## Catechism of the Catholic Church Sexual intercourse between an unmarried man and an unmarried woman. Fornication is a serious violation of the sixth commandment of God ([[3.2.2.6.p85#^ccc-2353|2353]]). ## Ignatius Catholic Study Bible **Fornication** Among the "works of the flesh" condemned by Paul: [[galatians-05#^galatians-05-19|Gal 5:19-21]] Can lead to damnation: [[ephesians-05#^ephesians-05-5|Eph 5:5]]; [[hebrews-13#^hebrews-13-4|Heb 13:4]]; [[revelation-21#^revelation-21-8|Rev 21:8]]; [[revelation-22#^revelation-22-15|22:15]] Condemned by Jesus: [[matthew-15#^matthew-15-19|Mt 15:19-20]] Contrary to Christian discipleship: [[ephesians-05#^ephesians-05-3|Eph 5:3-5]]; [[colossians-03#^colossians-03-5|Col 3:5]] *See also* [[adultery]]; [[chastity]]; [[lust]]; [[sexual-sin|Sexual Sin]] ### Sources [[index-of-doctrines|Index of Doctrines]]