Scripture clearly condemns adultery, revealing God's desire for faithfulness and purity in marriage.
Scripture on Adultery
Exodus 20:14
Old Testament
"You shall not commit adultery."
Proverbs 6:32
Old Testament
"But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself."
Matthew 5:27-28
New Testament
"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
1 Corinthians 6:18
New Testament
"Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body."
Hebrews 13:4
New Testament
"Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral."
The Bottom Line
God designed marriage as a sacred covenant, and He calls us to honor it with wholehearted devotion.
Try Today
Reflect honestly on your thoughts and actions toward your spouse or future spouse. Ask God to cultivate in you a heart of faithfulness and purity.
Prayer
As Jesus said, 'If you love me, keep my commands' (John 14:15).
Heavenly Father, I confess that I have struggled with thoughts and desires that fall short of Your design for marriage. Forgive me for the ways I have dishonored the covenant of marriage, either in my own life or in my heart. Give me a deep love and reverence for the gift of marriage, and the wisdom and strength to guard my mind and my actions. Help me to walk in faithfulness to You and to my spouse. In Jesus' name, Amen.
📚 Read 1 Corinthians 6.
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