The first few chapters of Proverbs emphasize adultery (Proverbs 2:16-19; 6:20-35; 5; 7). These are wise warnings because adultery is a life-altering step into evil, ruining marriages and damaging lives.
The ways Proverbs tells us to avoid sexual adultery also apply to what we could call “spiritual adultery.” We can be completely faithful in our marriages but be unfaithful to our commitment to Christ.
Proverbs 2-7 emphasize the importance of focusing on godly wisdom to avoid the “persuasive words” and “smooth talk” that draw people into sexual unfaithfulness. This emphasis on wisdom is also important in preventing spiritual unfaithfulness to Christ.
When we commit our lives to Christ, we maintain that commitment and grow more faithful by reading and studying God's Word, dwelling on it, and “hiding” it in our hearts. Then we can easily recognize and reject the persuasive words and smooth talk of false teachers and worldly temptations (Colossians 2:8).
Why not take some time this week to read through these warnings against “adulterous faith”: Ephesians 5:6, 1 Timothy 6:20-21, 2 Corinthians 11:3-4, 1 John 4:1, 2 Peter 2:1-3, Romans 16:17-18.
The world and Satan are always ready to lead us down adulterous paths. God's Word, prayer, and godly fellowship prevent us from taking them.
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Did you have a chance to read Coming in 2026: Half-Truths that Many Christians Believe? If you would like to be in my prayer group for this book, email me at half.truths@yahoo.com. Later this week I will send out my first weekly prayer request with some sneak peeks of the book content.
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