Christian Family Services Ministry

3-14-2023 – A Word to the Wise – PART 1 OF 10

PART 1

ADULTERY: CAUSES AND CURES

How does the Lord inoculate us against infidelity? Is there an antitoxin that He provides that neutralizes the toxic effects of dissoluteness? What are the long -term effects of immorality?

These are questions that are pertinent and timely given our present society.

The intended audience is Christians who are caught in the web of infidelity and desire to be free. Also in mind are Christians attempting to help individuals or families struggling with adultery. Some observations may be insightful for non-Christians, yet the treatments do not necessarily apply. The information present in the booklet on sex is a prerequisite to this booklet. The information presented will be of no importance to those who consider immorality a great pastime.

Some who have experienced firsthand the betrayal of a spouse wonder why the Lord refuses to intervene, or at the very least strike the offending mate dead. The Lord does not stop the headlong rush into sin. Surely, however the Lord places roadblocks and warnings in one’s path to warn one away from the impending destruction. One must really be serious about sinning in this manner to do it. Adultery is not accidental, nor something you just fall into unless the Lord is angry with you.

A basic understanding of the companionship needs of the man and the wisdom nature of the woman helps to explain some important things about the marital relationship. It also points to problems that occur when others are brought into the relationship. No one can have two sexual relationships without damaging one. Consider that in God’s Word you do not find one example of marriage, which included more than one woman in which peace reigned. The Lord accepted the relationships, but the consequences were always present.