Thought For Today - April 9, 2025
What did Jesus say about adultery?
By: Robert A. Searles
One man, one woman, joined together in marriage for life: This is God's
perfect plan for the home, and the propagation of children. The
marriage relationship between man and wife here on earth is a picture of
a child of God's relationship with Christ. The redeemed church is
considered to be the bride of Christ.
If a man or woman strays from the one to whom he or she has pledged
themselves for life, and has intercourse with another, this is
considered adultery in the mind of God. One of the ten commandments
says: "Thou shalt not commit adultery."
Jesus taught his hearers that not only was it possible that one might
commit physical adultery, but more importantly, one is in danger of
committing adultery in one's mind as well.
How many of us can feast our eyes on sexually explicit videos and
movies without committing adultery in our minds? That which the mind
conceives, the flesh achieves. We are all guilty and need to confess so
that we might be forgiven.
Is there a redeemed child of God anywhere who has never looked upon the
things of the world in his mind and lusted after them, and been tempted
to fall away from the things of Christ and follow after them? We have
all been guilty at times and need to confess so that we might be
forgiven.
The actions of the flesh begin with the thoughts of the mind. We need
to keep our mind on Christ and his word so that we will not be tempted
to commit physical or spiritual adultery. That which the world sees in
our marital relationship with our spouse, is a reflection of our
relationship and marriage to Christ. We need to be careful what kind of a
picture we present.
Jesus said: "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." Matthew 5: 27,28.
"And
I say unto you, whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for
fornication, and shall marry another, commiteth adultery, and whoso
marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery." Matthew 19: 9.
It is indeed sad to behold so many broken homes and families who have
strayed from their marriage vows, and because of the lust of the flesh,
have committed adultery. It is equally sad to behold one who has been
redeemed by the blood of Christ, and has become part of the bride of
Christ, to fall back into the sins of the world and be guilty of
committing adultery with the world.
See more:
telehelppublicationsbookshelf.blogspot.com
booksjewelrygifts.com
Telehelp Publications Christian Literature Ministry
Psalm 26:7
