Exodus 20:14 (New Living Translation)
“You must not commit adultery."
Flip on the news, and chances are you'll see a story of such-and-such celebrity caught cheating on their spouse. Go to work, and if you listen carefully, you'll likely hear stories of infidelity percolating over the tops of cubicle walls. Have a fight with your husband or wife, and you may find yourself wondering what it would be like "on the other side of the fence".
Don't even think about it.
Obviously, the act of adultery is the ultimate betrayal of marriage. But did you realize that even thinking about another person lustfully qualifies as adultery, if you're married? Fiery darts and thoughts which "pop" into our heads aren't going to condemn us, however we must be careful to hold them captive. Remember my statement of "seeds" and "weeds" last night? It's related to tonight's message as well. You don't necessarily need to act on the impulse today, to be guilty in God's eyes; if your heart is already committed to wandering, it's only a matter of time until what you've continually envisioned becomes manifest in the physical world. Once your heart has shifted, your "preparedness" will meet "opportunity" when it arises. You would have cheated, long before you'd "cheated".
Matthew 5:28 (New International Version, ©2010)
"But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
Good Night
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