Let us define what adultery is and get right to the matter. It is defined as both a person that has sex with a married person and a person that lusts after another person sexually. The first half of the definition is widely accepted but the second half is not. However, both parts are true in the heart of every true Christian. Why? Because Jesus taught this very same definition of adultery. The Lord said, 2“ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” God’s words are plain, in that our thoughts and what in our hearts, we will be judged by. Even our lustful thoughts for one another is vial and wicked in the sight of God. Now, who are you going to trust? The world or the Lord Jesus, who saves? If you trust in the Lord, then also know that adultery is wrong. I tell you this, since adultery is running ramped in our generation. Not only are people having affairs but they are also into pornography. Now those that look at porn may not realize that the very act of it is adultery but it is. Don’t be fooled by what people are saying about it. Just as Jesus mentioned, when a person is looking at a screen or magazine, with their sexual fascinations, their lust for these men and women is on full display. As such, adultery is in full force. With such people that have caused this wickedness to come upon them, God’s wrath is poured out.
Speaking of the vial acts of adultery, Agur put it this way, 1“such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.” This is so sad that adultery makes people do such things, but it is true. It is so hard to see someone I love and care for, commit such lustful acts and still justify their actions. What foolishness, to blatantly fall into sin, when you know better. Don’t people realize that such things causes a rift between them and God? Truly, repentance is the only cure to this. As with such people, Jesus calls every sinner to repent. In His own words, He said, 3“except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.” We can’t expect to play with fire and still be saved in heaven. To those that ignore this call from God and continue to sleep around and look at porn, come death, they will be dealt with in judgement. Every person that dies in their adulterous ways will be cast into hell. Paul taught, 4“know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.” If you have found yourself in this mess, then repent and confess your sins today. Call upon the name of Jesus, that His mercy may fall upon you. Only the Lord can change your wicked heart. Will you respond to this call?
Let us pray:
Oh Lord, please open the eyes of those that are in darkness. Lead these people out of the mess that they are in and into Your light. May they realize how wicked they have become and desire to be made free today. To every person that has fallen into the adulterous lifestyle, I pray that they may find to a way out. May they understand the damage they have caused to the people around them and their soul. This way of living has damaged the way they think and act around the opposite sex. These images are now written in their hearts and minds and will be a daily reminder, lest they repent and be made right with You today. Only You can change us and destroy every act of sin. We may be unable to escape the grasps of temptation but You make us capable. We are conquerors with You in our lives. Everything that has ever been written inside of us can be replaced with Your Words. I know that since I have been delivered over from my adulterous ways, anyone can. Yes Lord, You have restored me into a life of love, joy, happiness and peace. My life has never been the same. It has been flipped upside down and it is all because of You, Jesus. Thank You for saving me. I am so grateful for Your mercy. I love You Lord. Amen.
Let us read the Bible:
Note: Any Numbered References, found above, are listed below.
1Proverbs 30:17-33 (KJV)
17 The eye that mocketh at his father, and despiseth to obey his mother, the ravens of the valley shall pick it out, and the young eagles shall eat it.
18 There be three things which are too wonderful for me, yea, four which I know not:
19 The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.
20 Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, and wipeth her mouth, and saith, I have done no wickedness.
21 For three things the earth is disquieted, and for four which it cannot bear:
22 For a servant when he reigneth; and a fool when he is filled with meat;
23 For an odious woman when she is married; and an handmaid that is heir to her mistress.
24 There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:
25 The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;
26 The conies are but a feeble folk, yet make they their houses in the rocks;
27 The locusts have no king, yet go they forth all of them by bands;
28 The spider taketh hold with her hands, and is in kings’ palaces.
29 There be three things which go well, yea, four are comely in going:
30 A lion which is strongest among beasts, and turneth not away for any;
31 A greyhound; an he goat also; and a king, against whom there is no rising up.
32 If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, lay thine hand upon thy mouth.
33 Surely the churning of milk bringeth forth butter, and the wringing of the nose bringeth forth blood: so the forcing of wrath bringeth forth strife.
2Matthew 5:27-32 (KJV)
27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.
29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.
31 It hath been said, Whosoever shall put away his wife, let him give her a writing of divorcement:
32 But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.
3Luke 13:1-5 (KJV)
1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices.
2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
3 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
4 Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?
5 I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
41 Corinthians 6:9-11 (KJV)
9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
