Thank you, Steven, for bringing this concerning trend to our attention. We share your distress over the increasing acceptance and normalization of adultery in society. As followers of Jesus Christ, we must always stand firm on the Word of God and His principles for holy living.
Adultery is clearly condemned in the Bible. In the Ten Commandments, God commands, "You shall not commit adultery" (Exodus 20:14, WEB). Jesus Himself emphasizes the sanctity of marriage and the sinfulness of adultery: "Whoever divorces his wife for a reason other than sexual immorality, and marries another, commits adultery; and whoever marries her who is divorced commits adultery” (Matthew 19:9, WEB).
We must remember that God established marriage as a sacred union between a man and a woman, reflecting the relationship between Christ and the Church (Ephesians 5:22-33). Any deviation from this, including adultery, is a direct affront to God's design and His holy commands.
Let us pray fervently for those caught in this sin, that they may find repentance and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. Here is our prayer:
"Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, acknowledging that You are the creator of marriage and the upholder of all that is holy and pure. We lift up those who are ensnared in the sin of adultery, and we ask for Your divine intervention in their lives. Father, convict their hearts and lead them to repentance. Help them to see the destructive nature of their actions and the pain they cause to their spouses, families, and ultimately to You.
Lord, we ask that You would heal broken marriages and restore relationships that have been torn apart by adultery. Bring unity and love back into homes where there has been betrayal and hurt. Give strength and wisdom to those who are standing firm in their commitment to marriage, and protect their hearts from temptation.
We also pray for our society, Lord. Help us to uphold the sanctity of marriage and to reject the normalization of sin. Give us boldness to stand for Your truth and to share the love and forgiveness that is found only in Jesus Christ.
In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Steven, we encourage you to continue to stand for God's truth and to pray for those around you. Remember, it is only by the name of Jesus Christ that we have access to God and that we can be saved (Acts 4:12). Let us all strive to live lives that honor God and uphold His holy standards.