Adultery

Sexual relations involving at least one partner who is married to someone else. Such relations break the marriage covenant and are condemned in Scripture. Jesus Christ extended the understanding of adultery to include inner lust.

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Adultery is condemned by God God’s law forbids it Ex 20:14 See also Le 18:20; Mt 19:18; Jas 2:11 It is listed with other evil practices Ps 50:18; Je 7:9–10; Ho 4:1–2; Lk 18:11; 1 Ti 1:9–10 The lure of adultery It begins with lust Pr 6:25; Mt 5:27–28 See also 2 Sa 11:2–3; Job 31:1; Job 31:9; Je 5:8; Mt…