Topical Encyclopedia Adultery, as addressed in the biblical context, is a grave sin that violates the sanctity of marriage. The Apostle Paul, in his letters to the Corinthians, provides clear guidance on the matter, emphasizing the moral and spiritual implications of such actions.1 Corinthians 6:9-10 In his first letter to the Corinthians, Paul lists adulterers among those who will not inherit the kingdom of God. He writes, "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God" (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, BSB). This passage underscores the severity of adultery as a sin that separates individuals from God's kingdom. 1 Corinthians 7:2-5 Paul further addresses the issue of sexual immorality, including adultery, by advocating for the sanctity of marriage. He advises, "But because there is so much sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife, and each woman her own husband. The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife does not have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise, the husband does not have authority over his own body, but the wife. Do not deprive one another, except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again, so that Satan will not tempt you through your lack of self-control" (1 Corinthians 7:2-5, BSB). Here, Paul emphasizes the mutual responsibilities of spouses to each other, highlighting the importance of fidelity and the dangers of neglecting marital duties, which can lead to temptation and sin. 1 Corinthians 10:8 Paul also warns the Corinthians by recalling the consequences faced by the Israelites due to sexual immorality. He states, "We should not commit sexual immorality, as some of them did, and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died" (1 Corinthians 10:8, BSB). This reference serves as a sobering reminder of the divine judgment that can result from such transgressions. Moral and Spiritual Implications In the Corinthian context, a city known for its moral laxity, Paul's teachings on adultery serve as a call to holiness and a return to God's design for marriage. Adultery is not merely a breach of trust between spouses but a sin against God, who instituted marriage as a sacred covenant. The Corinthian church is urged to uphold the sanctity of marriage and to live in a manner that reflects their calling as followers of Christ. Paul's teachings in Corinthians provide a framework for understanding the seriousness of adultery and the need for repentance and restoration. By adhering to these principles, believers are called to honor God in their relationships and to maintain the purity and integrity of the marital bond. Nave's Topical Index 1 Corinthians 5:1-5It is reported commonly that there is fornication among you, and such fornication as is not so much as named among the Gentiles, that one should have his father's wife. Nave's Topical Index Library An Anonymous Sermon, Commonly Called Clement's Second Letter to ... Examples of Such Offences under the Old Dispensation no Pattern ... General Consistency of the Apostle. Second Marriage a Species of Adultery, Marriage Itself Impugned ... Commandment Fourth. On Putting One's Wife Away for Adultery. Fulfilling of the Law in the Higher Sense. --Particular Examples ... 1 Thessalonians iv. 3-Jan Conjugal Chastity is Itself the Gift of God. The Seventh Commandment Further, in the Very Case of the More Immoderate Requirement of ... Resources What does the Bible say about adultery? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the biblical punishment for adultery? | GotQuestions.org Why is "You shall not commit adultery" in the Ten Commandments? | GotQuestions.org Adultery: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus |
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