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*Exodus 20:14* "YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY" \\ */Hebrews 13:4/*
If you saw an "Off Ramp" sign on the freeway that said, "One way, do not enter," Would you resent it or appreciate it?
This ain't it!
You would appreciate it.
God gave us His Ten Commandments for good when He presents a negative; He has a positive behind it!
Not to cause pain.
It is for your protection!
God says when you play by the rules you will be blessed.
Nothing destroys a family faster than adultery.
God says, "I don't want you committing adultery!"
ILL.
I understand that the mere mention of this word causes you pain and memories and shame.
Remember the purpose of this message is not to resurrect your past.
If you have confessed and forsaken a sin, God has forgiven and blotted it out - and you should too.
(Guilt after confessed sin is not from God, it is from Satan.)
This is to focus on the future.
Now God created sex.
Like everything He created, it must be controlled and not abused.
All of God's gifts have limitations.
Sex - God has given this tremendous drive.
Within marriage it is beautiful and fulfilling.
Outside of marriage it is sin, harmful and destructive to your total being.
God wants us to use sex as a tool to build our marriage not destroy.
*/Hebrews 13:4/*
It is a whole lot easier to get married than to stay married.
Sex bombards us.
More than women outside the home.
Birth Control is readily available.
We don't stand much of a chance until we have a plan and work it.
50% of husbands, 35% of wives commit adultery.
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*I.
THE PROBLEM: WHAT CAUSES AFFAIRS?*
*/Proverbs 22:14/* "Adultery is a trap..." WHY?
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UNMET NEEDS
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UNRESOLVED CONFLICT
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UNFULFILLED EXPECTATIONS
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SELFISHNESS
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UNDEVELOPED SELF-WORTH
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*II.
THE PREVENTION: SIX STEPS*
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MAKE A COMMITMENT TO "GOD'S STANDARD"*
Regardless of past failures, as of today, Feb. 2, I agree and will follow God's standards.
ILL.
Bible clearly says sex is for marriage only NOT before or outside of marriage Psalm 119:9 "How can a (person) keep his way pure?
By living according to your Word."
By living by culture?
No - God's Word No justification in any culture.
ILL.
Joseph - Bad family life - Brother hated him My mate is not meeting my needs.
Illness no excuse.
*/Proverbs 5:1/* "Be faithful to your own wife and give your love to her alone."
Not a suggestion.
Make a public commitment to mate.
"I will never be unfaithful to you."
Affirm that in some way to friends, co-workers.
No doubt where you stand!
Off the market!
ILL.
I give all letters from women to Kathy to read and be aware of.
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MAGNIFY THE CONSEQUENCES*
*/Proverbs 6:32/* "The one who commits adultery is an utter fool, for he destroys his own soul."
Nothing damages the emotions like adultery.
Permanent scars.
Pain lingers.
Sense of loss.
*/Proverbs 5:15/* "...adultery will cost a man all he has."
Esau sold all for one meal of stew.
One moment of pleasure!
Wow! ILL.
To those in difficult marriages - looking around.
The cost of restoring, maintaining your marriage is high.
But the cost of adultery is always higher!
ILL.
Kathy is the only woman I have known.
I intend by God's grace for that to be so as long as we both live for three reasons: 1) I love Jesus Christ.
"If you love me, keep my commandments."
On this they are clear!
No sex outside of marriage.
2) I love my wife and kids.
Unthinkable pain to them if I fail.
3) I fear the judgment of God.
Healthy fear.
Hebrews 13:4b "God will judge those who are immoral and those who commit adultery."
But... God wants me to be happy.
Yes, that's why He gave you this rule!
ILL.
Adultery is selfishness - my needs above all others - ahead of God, others, church.
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MAINTAIN YOUR MARRIAGE*
This will reduce the pull and attraction of adultery.
*/I Corinthians 7:3/* 1) What needs are we talking about?
Top five needs of wives and husbands Husbands 1.
Sexual fulfillment - no surprise to anyone married more than 10 minutes.2.
Recreational Companionship3.
Attractive wife4.
Domestic Support5.
Admiration (respect) Wives 1.
Affection2.
Conversation - Deep need to tell~/hear details3.
Honesty and openness4.
Financial support5.
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