Any sexual thought or act that is at odds with the divine design is prohibited by the 7th commandment.
Talking Points:
- Sexual sin is everyone’s problem. The 7th commandment is not just about the final act of adultery…it’s about lust in the heart. Exodus 20:14 Matthew 5:27-28 Mark 7:20
- Pursue “oneness” in your marriage. God’s plan for marriage goes beyond avoiding an affair or a divorce. Genesis 2:24
- Pursue sexual purity in your life, before and after marriage. Purity isn’t a destination, it’s a journey. 1 Corinthians 6:18
Discussion Questions:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- What percentage of your friends/acquaintances have been affected by adultery? Why do you think this issue is so prevalent in this day and age?
- What are the common scenarios that lead a person to have an affair?
- Read Exodus 20:14. Define adultery in your own words. In what other areas of life can we be adulterous?
- Read Matthew 5:27-28 and Mark 7:20. What is Jesus’ point about adultery? Why would he warn about what precedes an affair as the real issue?
- Read Genesis 2:24. How does the “ownness” principle apply to the conversation about adultery? What do couples need to do to “affair proof” their marriage?
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:18. If you aren’t married, how do you need to protect yourself from lustful/adulterous thoughts and actions? If you’re married, how do you need to protect yourself? Why do you think Paul chose the word “running” in the passage?
- Read 1 Corinthians 6:9-11. Describe the hope in this verse for everyone who has broken the 7th commandment (or any other commandment).
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
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