TOPIC: Marital Unfaithfulness (RCCG Sunday School STUDENT Manual 25 April 2021)

MEMORY VERSE: “Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge.” – Hebrews 13:4

BIBLE PASSAGE: Proverbs 7:6-27

INTRODUCTION: In Christian marriage, every man must cleave to his own wife, and every wife cleaves to her own husband (Genesis 2:24), The Bible commends chaste matrimony in all sorts of men, and threatens utter destruction from God against whoremongers and adulterers (Hebrews 13:4).

OUTLINES:

Meaning And Causes Of Marital Unfaithfulness
Effects Of Marital Unfaithfulness And The Way Out
1. MEANING AND CAUSES OF MARITAL UNFAITHFULNESS

Marital unfaithfulness talks about inability of either or both of the partners in marriage to adhere to the vows and contract of marriage as stipulated by God. To be unfaithful is to lose the sense of commitment and dedication to ones partner in all ramification of it. Here are some of the likely causes of marital unfaithfulness: Failure to provide for the basic needs of the partner/home (1 1imothy 5:; Infidelity – lack of belief in the position of the Word of God (Titus 1:17); Lack of contentment (1 Timothy 6:6); Bad company (1 Corinthians 15:33) and Lack of self-control (1 Corinthians 7:5; Titus 2:4,6).

2. EFFECTS OF MARITAL UNFAITHFULNESS AND THE WAY OUT

Marital unfaithfulness leads to lack of trust and insincerity among couples. It can result into hatred and bitterness (Proverbs 15:17). Due to the injection of strange blood through strange men or women, strange diseases may also be injected into the marriage system (Proverbs 6:20; 23:27). It brings about disunity which may lead to separation and eventually divorce (Matthew 19:1-9). Children in such homes learn corrupt and immoral acts and may grow up to become like their parents. It breaks down law and order and drives away peace from such homes (Proverbs 14:1, Jeremiah 6:14)

Hence, married couples must learn to mutually satisfy each other, be contented and appreciate each other throughout their life time (Proverbs 5:15-20). They must take the time to learn the of love-making and the sexual need of each other. Love and mutual trust must not be compromised. Ultimately, the fear of God must rule and guide the heart of married couples (Ephesians 5:21; Proverbs 8:13: 2 Timothy 2:19).

CONCLUSION: If you are unfaithful in your marriage, be warned, the wrath of God is imminent. Your marriage must remain honourable in all things.

QUESTIONS

Outline some of the causes of marital unfaithfulness
What are the effects of marital unfaithfulness and the way out?

What is happening here?

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