The problem with adultery is not that it's a betrayal of trust, not that it is hurtful or inconsistent with living a good life. These all matter, but the crux is Christ. Marriage, in its fullest meaning, is an image of Christ and His bride. It sets forth who Christ is and His … [Read more...] about The 7th Commandment
Adultery
Keep and Guard ~ Proverbs 5
Throughout scripture, faithfulness in marriage is presented as a shadow of faithfulness in worship. And so, the idolatry of Israel is often depicted as an adulteress woman. Those same images form the backdrop of the warning given to young men in Proverbs chapter 5. My son, be … [Read more...] about Keep and Guard ~ Proverbs 5
Jesus, Tough and Tender
One of the last things John said before he lost his beautiful head was that Jesus had come to call and prepare a bride for Himself. This bride is the church, the collective people of God. Her destiny is to be joined to Jesus. Chapter three leaves us wondering who this bride … [Read more...] about Jesus, Tough and Tender