Infidelity/ The Cheaters

Infidelity/ The Cheaters

He was a successful middle aged man who had everything a man could want. One night while standing on the porch of his mansion he saw a beautiful woman bathing. He lusted, he wanted and he took her knowing she was married. When she became pregnant with his child, he ordered her husband killed. He thought he had gotten away with it until a prophet from God confronted him revealing the sin he had committed. God had seen it all and was very displeased. The man caught in the act of lust, adultery and murder was a king. His name was David, King of Israel. You can read the story in the book of II Samuel chapter 12.

The Washington Post recently reported that affairs affect one of every 2.7 couples. Of those that get divorced and marry their lover only 3 percent of those stay married. That means that 97% of the time it quickly ends. Reality gets them out of their stupor. Other reasons for this high divorce rate include, feelings of guilt, unmet expectations, a general distrust of marriage, and a distrust of the one who committed the affair.

If you are cheating, then stop. God will supply all of your need. Be accountable to someone and get some professional help. Hold on to God and allow the power of the Holy Spirit to guide you and give you a healthy monogamous marriage. God is able to forgive and restore. King David found his way back to wholeness by repentance and the power of God. You can be restored just as David was. David wrote the 51st Psalm after the prophet had exposed his sin. Spend some time memorizing that heart felt confession and prayer. Here are some further points to help you stay a man of covenant

1. Open the issue. Dishonesty and deception cause infidelity to flourish.” Bring light to the dark thoughts. You can do this by being open with your spouse and telling her when you feel an attraction to someone else or are tempted to stray.

2. Be aware of factors that lead to being a cheater. Monitor your marriage. Pay attention to your needs and your spouse’s needs. If the needs are not being met, speak up and address it in a constructive manner. Surrounding yourself with friends that support a healthy marriage is also important.

3. Protect your heart- Don’t let the thoughts of a possible affair into your mind and protect your eyes.

4. Say No to Compromising Situations- Avoid situations that could lead to romance or emotional bonding such as private lunches and regular coffee breaks and save your flirting for only your spouse.



	Infidelity/ The Cheaters He was a successful middle aged man who had everything a man could want. One night while standing on the porch of his mansion he saw a beautiful woman bathing. He lusted, he wanted and he took her knowing she was married. When she became pregnant with his child, he ordered her husband killed. He thought he had gotten away with it until a prophet from God confronted him revealing the sin he had committed. God had seen it all and was very displeased. The man caught in the act of lust, adultery and murder was a king. His name was David, King of Israel. You can read the story in the book of II Samuel chapter 12. The Washington Post recently reported that affairs affect one of every 2.7 couples. Of those that get divorced and marry their lover only 3 percent of those stay married. That means that 97% of the time it quickly ends. Reality gets them out of their stupor. Other reasons for this high divorce rate include, feelings of guilt, unmet expectations, a general distrust of marriage, and a distrust of the one who committed the affair. If you are cheating, then stop. God will supply all of your need. Be accountable to someone and get some professional help. Hold on to God and allow the power of the Holy Spirit to guide you and give you a healthy monogamous marriage. God is able to forgive and restore. King David found his way back to wholeness by repentance and the power of God. You can be restored just as David was. David wrote the 51st Psalm after the prophet had exposed his sin. Spend some time memorizing that heart felt confession and prayer. Here are some further points to help you stay a man of covenant 1. Open the issue. Dishonesty and deception cause infidelity to flourish.” Bring light to the dark thoughts. You can do this by being open with your spouse and telling her when you feel an attraction to someone else or are tempted to stray. 2. Be aware of factors that lead to being a cheater. Monitor your marriage. Pay attention to your needs and your spouse’s needs. If the needs are not being met, speak up and address it in a constructive manner. Surrounding yourself with friends that support a healthy marriage is also important. 3. Protect your heart- Don’t let the thoughts of a possible affair into your mind and protect your eyes. 4. Say No to Compromising Situations- Avoid situations that could lead to romance or emotional bonding such as private lunches and regular coffee breaks and save your flirting for only your spouse.