1 Corinthians 6:18 New Living Translation
“Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body.”
Morality is one of the key pillars that God sees as vital in a believers life. There is no doubt that we have been given a free will to do as we please, however, every action we are thinking of taking should be tested by asking ourselves these two important questions: “Is what we are thinking of doing going to be beneficial to me?” “Will this thing eventually overpower and enslave me, potentially destroying my testimony for Christ?”
When it comes to sexual sin, as in adultery, our thoughts, words, and actions are always extremely selfish. We want what we want knowing deep down inside that it is morally wrong and will ruin our lives and the lives of all the others touched by our actions. Trust me, sadly, I speak from personal experience. I’ve been forgiven by God a long time ago, but the damage was done, and it was and is irreversible.
Adultery couldn’t care less about the feelings of any other parties. Nobody wins, just like in divorce, which is likely to be the ultimate outcome of your nefarious act. Kids suffer the most, because they are not equipped to handle the emotional devastation that takes place. All this suffering and angst for mere moments of pleasure that is only carnal pleasure … there’s nothing lasting about it at all.
Being a man, I see the male side of this issue. Generally speaking men are stimulated by visual enticements. Their sexual instincts kick in and they go about seeking something they have no right to in the first place. This is why I often stress that we focus intently on the Lord and his directives and not those worldly temptations that lie all around us.
So if you feel the pull of some low hanging forbidden fruit, don’t walk, run away in the opposite direction, because nothing good will come of a future association with said fruit. Here are some other verses regarding illicit affairs for you to look up. Exodus 20:14; Hebrews 13:4; James 4:17; Proverbs 6:32; Matthew 5:27; 1 Corinthians 6:9-10; Luke 18:18-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-5; Mark 7:20-23 and Matthew 15:17-20. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
In His Name & for His Glory,
Richard Keller
Bread of Life Ministries
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