“Do not let your heart turn to [the adulteress’s] ways or stray into her paths. … Her slain are a mighty throng. Her house is a highway to the grave, leading down to the chambers of death.”
Proverbs 7:25-27
Jesus spoke openly about adultery, even declaring that when we lust, adultery is committed at the heart level. That brings the breaking of the seventh commandment a lot closer to home than we would care to admit. Our present culture makes light of sexual purity, and the internet has given rise to unlimited opportunities to easily chase after it.
But think about how deep the wounds go into both partners when a spouse is unfaithful. The destruction to the relationship is extensive. Why are the effects of this kind of sin so particularly devastating?
It’s because our purity in our relationships and marriages is a picture of Christ’s love for us, His church. When we allow that picture to be destroyed by lust, adultery, and unfaithfulness, we cheapen God’s image of His deep love for us.
I’ve known couples who have found healing for relationships which suffered blatant betrayal and infidelity. The Lord is seeing them through. It has required a lot of work, spiritual renewal, and forgiveness. But even this is not beyond God’s grace.
But think about how deep the wounds go into both partners when a spouse is unfaithful. The destruction to the relationship is extensive. Why are the effects of this kind of sin so particularly devastating?
It’s because our purity in our relationships and marriages is a picture of Christ’s love for us, His church. When we allow that picture to be destroyed by lust, adultery, and unfaithfulness, we cheapen God’s image of His deep love for us.
I’ve known couples who have found healing for relationships which suffered blatant betrayal and infidelity. The Lord is seeing them through. It has required a lot of work, spiritual renewal, and forgiveness. But even this is not beyond God’s grace.
Scripture Focus
1 John 1:5-10
Insight
Our Savior knows exactly what betrayal feels like. Yet His blood was shed to buy us back and purify us from all sin.
Bible In A Year
- Song of Solomon 3-4
- Psalm 70
- John 10