After reading the 5th chapter, this what I took away...
I am a little lost for words after reading today's chapter. When I think of adultery, I am not tempted. I have never once been tempted to cheat on Eric. I saw what an emotional affair did to my parent's marriage, and I am not doing that to my family. When Eric and I said I do, we meant it. I know a lot of you feel the same way. So I agree with what the author is writing here, and I think it is important to be aware of what adultery can do to you and your marriage.
Then I was thinking, and I am not trying to take the Bible out of context, but do you think adultery could also mean anything else that takes attention away from your spouse? Like could I be cheating on my husband with the computer (blogging, Facebook), with shopping, with talking on the phone, etc. I know all of those things are true at one point or another in my life, and I am working on setting up boundaries. But do you think today's Proverb could mean that?
This is where you all come in. Although I have a degree in Bible, I am not a Bible expert or scholar. I would love to hear what you think it means. Is it just straight up old fashioned cheating with another person, or could committing adultery mean something else too?
No matter what, keep storing up wisdom, don't let it go in one ear and out the other. Don't be "led astray by your own great folly."
See you tomorrow...
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3 comments:
Our pastor just did an incredible sermon yesterday on temptation. it was great great great! Like you, I haven't felt the temptation of adultery. My hubby and I talked about it after church yesterday, and I am hoping that our being intentional about NOT letting temptation even root in our hearts. EVER. I just said this on your home blog, but I'm definitely feeling the need for discipline and wisdom lately, so this study is PERFECT!
Hmmm.....interesting thought. I know I'm on the computer way too much and I try not to be on too much once Morgan gets home. I think I need to go to blogger/facebook anonymous. LOL!
I could never, ever cheat on my husband. One, like you said, we took vows to each other and promised to love each other and stay faithful. Two, I love him and respect him enough to never do that to him. There's no one else I want to be with.
You bring up a good point about cheating with other things. I'm honestly not sure if we could take that those things in the same context or not. It's definitely not good to be neglectful, but cheating?? Hmmm. I think if it is taking up all of your time and you don't spend any time with your husband that is definitely a problem and I've had moments like that, but thankfully I've realized that.
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