The Seventh Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery

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Summary

This long message works through the seventh commandment, “You shall not commit adultery,” as part of ICC’s series on the Ten Commandments. The sermon frames marriage as a covenant relationship that mirrors God’s own faithfulness to His people, making adultery a violation not just of a spouse but of that God-given picture.

The message calls the church to pursue purity and faithfulness in marriage and in singleness, guarding the heart against the temptations that lead to this sin, and to find in Christ – who is “mighty to save” – both forgiveness for past failure and strength for ongoing faithfulness.

Essential truths

  1. The seventh commandment protects the sanctity of marriage as God designed it.
  2. Adultery is a sin against God as well as against one's spouse and family.
  3. Faithfulness in marriage reflects the covenant faithfulness God calls His people to display in every area of life.
  4. Guarding the heart and eyes is essential to guarding against adultery before it ever becomes an outward act.

Encouragement and challenge

Guard your heart and eyes against temptation before it becomes action, and pursue faithfulness in marriage as a reflection of God's faithfulness to His people.

Reference verses

  • Exodus 20:14
  • Matthew 5:27-28
  • Hebrews 13:4

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