Attention Addiction

“This is the way of an adulterous woman: She eats and wipes her mouth and says, ‘I’ve done nothing wrong.’” -Proverbs 30:20, NIV I am convinced some cheaters are just addicted to the sexual or romantic attention of others. They love the high of being pursued. This is why the typical Christian advice of pursuing … Continue reading “Attention Addiction”

I wonder.

You know how I am scorned, disgraced and shamed; all my enemies are before you. -Psalm 69:19, NIV I wonder… …how many “friends” knew she was cheating on me? This is one mystery that will likely forever remain unsolved. I do suspect the number who knew was far more than I would wish were the case. … Continue reading “I wonder.”

Adultery as an escape

An adulterous woman consumes a man,     then wipes her mouth and says, “What’s wrong with that?” -Proverbs 30:20, NLT Some Cheaters “escape” the mundane issues of their lives into a fantasy world with their affair partner(s). You can never compete with this as the adulterous relationship is based on a fantasy–and not the reality of … Continue reading “Adultery as an escape”

A certain pastoral stance

And I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, and given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went and played the harlot also. -Jeremiah 3:8, KJV Issues With “For the Marriage” Pastoral Stance Sometimes, pastors, you cannot both be … Continue reading “A certain pastoral stance”

Marriage ending decision

“If a man is discovered committing adultery, both he and the woman must die. In this way, you will purge Israel of such evil.” -Deuteronomy 22:22, NLT Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is accept the decisions of others and allow them to experience the consequences of those decisions. According to Scripture, adultery … Continue reading “Marriage ending decision”