By committing adultery and putting that idol of flesh in front of you; you have broken a covenant wth not only your spouse but also Christ. The covenant of marriage was an example of the covenant Christ made with the church.
Malachi 2:13-15- You cover the Lord's altar with tears, with weeping and groaning because he no longer regards the offering or accepts it with favor from your hand. But you say, "Why does he not?" Because the Lord was witness between you and your wife, to whom you have been faithless, though she is your companion and your wife by Covenant. Did he not make them One, with a portion of the Spirit in their union?
So we see how horrible adultery is in the sight of Yahweh. He treats a spouse breaking their covenant with one another as the same as breaking a covenant with him. They're both one in the same!
1 Corinthians 7:2-5
Since sexual immorality is occurring, each man should have relations with his own wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body but yields it to her husband. In the same way, the husband does not have authority over his own body but yields it to his wife. Do not deprive each other except perhaps by mutual consent and for a short time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of lack of self-control.
Yes I know there are many obstacles in your life that make it hard to have this time with your spouse.(I have a toddler and dog that whines and never sleeps!) But that's where the communication and time with prayer come in to keep the relationship stable. Intimacy in marriage doesn't just consist of sex, but also in the simple moments and compliments shared together when life brings your sex life to a screeching halt.
Matthew 5:27-28- 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.
This is how serious Yahweh takes the vows of marriage. Yes the simple glance toward a beautiful woman, or handsome man is not the problem. It's the second look, the lingering feelings, or lustful thoughts that cause you to commit adultery.
1 Corinthians 6:18- Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins a person commits are outside the body, but whoever sins sexually, sins against their own body.
This is how horrible and life destroying sexual sin is. Not only does it cause emotional and spiritual pain, but some of the worst diseases are contracted thru sex.
1 John 1:9- If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness
No matter the sin, heartfelt repentance to Christ will purify all transgressions.
The more often we see the things around us-even the beautiful and wonderful things, the more they become invisible to us. That is why we often take for granted the beauty of this world, even those we love.
Just remember in any marriage it has to be a joint effort or its doomed to fail. Don't lose sight of the beauty across from you that the Father has blessed you with. We tend to take for granted what's always around us, until we have ignored it enough and it's gone.
Marriage is the most sacred gift given to us by God. Sharing a God-centered marriage shows not only your family but the world what the love of Christ looks like. And raises the next generation to show that same love to those around them.
In the next part we will tackle what the bible says about Divorce, and if it's an option based on scripture.
Thank You May you be Blessed with Peace and Understanding.
