“Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; He who does so destroys his own soul.” (v.32)
Here in chapter 6, King Solomon continues his instruction to his son concerning the snares and traps of life; making a pledge for a stranger, laziness, associating with troublemakers, but he spends 15 verses on his second warning against adultery - “The shame of which will never be wiped away” (v.33).
There is so much temptation in our society today for a man to struggle with. But temptation is not sin, even Jesus was tempted (Hebrews 4:15). It is when we act on that temptation that it becomes sin. Even if we begin to think about it, roll the idea around in our heads, Jesus said, we've lusted in our own hearts and have sinned already (Matthew 5:28). That old saying, “If you play with fire, you’re going to get burned” is true for both the believer and unbeliever as well.
However, adultery is a sin that can be forgiven, as was the case with David himself. But the shame, the stigma, the reproach, will never go away. Trust is a character trait that once is lost, is seldom regained. And relationships all around both parties are seldom restored to the same level. While it is a pardonable sin, and can be forgiven if confessed, it marks a person forever.
Therefore, be smart. Do not destroy your own soul. Spare yourself the reproach of a lifetime, and heed Solomon's warning. And if you have committed this sin, seek God's forgiveness.
The Truth: “Thou shall not commit adultery.” ( Exodus 20:14)
The Truth: "If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
Here in chapter 6, King Solomon continues his instruction to his son concerning the snares and traps of life; making a pledge for a stranger, laziness, associating with troublemakers, but he spends 15 verses on his second warning against adultery - “The shame of which will never be wiped away” (v.33).
There is so much temptation in our society today for a man to struggle with. But temptation is not sin, even Jesus was tempted (Hebrews 4:15). It is when we act on that temptation that it becomes sin. Even if we begin to think about it, roll the idea around in our heads, Jesus said, we've lusted in our own hearts and have sinned already (Matthew 5:28). That old saying, “If you play with fire, you’re going to get burned” is true for both the believer and unbeliever as well.
However, adultery is a sin that can be forgiven, as was the case with David himself. But the shame, the stigma, the reproach, will never go away. Trust is a character trait that once is lost, is seldom regained. And relationships all around both parties are seldom restored to the same level. While it is a pardonable sin, and can be forgiven if confessed, it marks a person forever.
Therefore, be smart. Do not destroy your own soul. Spare yourself the reproach of a lifetime, and heed Solomon's warning. And if you have committed this sin, seek God's forgiveness.
The Truth: “Thou shall not commit adultery.” ( Exodus 20:14)
The Truth: "If we confess our sin, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sin, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." (1 John 1:9)
