Sin begets sin, the sin of destroyed marriages

Marriage is the most holy, earthly thing that we do.  There are hundreds of passages in the Bible discussing marriage.


When you get marriage, you say vows that commit before God that you are choosing one person for the rest of your life, to comfort, listen, and bless this person above all others on earth, "till death do us part".  The two become one flesh.


This blog posting is not to express the wonderful benefits and inevitable downfalls and hardship in marriage that occurs, although, I could do probably fifty blogs on this subject.  But the next three chapters of Proverbs discusses adultery, a sin that can destroy marriages, and also make it stronger.  I pray this posting gives you strength and encourages you if you are in the binds of adultery or are in the midst of this difficulty.


I know three couples who have suffered through this sin, and it nearly destroyed their marriages.  Out of the three, one ended in divorce.  The other two were able to save their marriages through prayer and spiritual guidance.


Elsewhere in the Bible, I don't remember where, Jesus says that when we lust in our hearts over another, we have already committed adultery.  Proverbs then attests to what happens when adultery is committed.


"But a man who commits adultery lacks judgement; whoever does so destroys himself. Blows and disgrace are his lot, and his shame will never be wiped away; for jealousy arouses a husband's fury, and he will show no mercy when he takes revenge." (Proverbs 6:32-34, NIV)


Through your marriage, I pray for you that you are able to turn your eyes from others.  Keep your eyes on God and He will bless your marriage with strength.


God also offers some encouragement to turn from adultery: "Keep my commands and you will live... Bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. Say to wisdom, "You are my sister," and call understanding your kinsman; they will keep you from the adulteress, from the wayward wife with her seductive words" (Provers 7:2-5, NIV)


Adultery doesn't have to be the end of a marriage, it can be a new start.  With repentance, you can begin the process of healing and find the arms of Christ once again, and favor in your spouse.