His thinking was somehow akin to that of a weasel.”
–Lou Bradshaw (Texas War Lord)
“Then the LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intent of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.”
–Genesis 6:5 (NKJV)
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The collapse of laws regarding sexual morality is commonplace in America today. Those who commit them, and I will add that despite the laxity in society regarding these laws God still upholds them, do so because of their lust and depravity. Laws against adultery have diminished, yet God says, “You shall not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14) God states that incest is a sin (Leviticus 18:6) and homosexuality is a sin (Leviticus 18:22), yet society is tolerant of these and other perversions (i.e., transgenderism, and sexual identification). We see the warning here in Proverbs 6.
30 — People do not despise a thief if he steals to satisfy himself when he is starving.
31 — Yet when he is found, he must restore sevenfold; he may have to give up all the substance of his house.
32 — Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding; he who does so destroys his own soul.
33 — Wounds and dishonor he will get, and his reproach will not be wiped away.
34 — For jealousy is a husband’s fury; therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
35 — He will accept no recompense, nor will he be appeased though you give many gifts. (NKJV)
A thief may steal to stay alive, and if caught he must make restitution for his crime, but this cannot be done with adultery and other forms of sexual perversion. Note, this is not to condone theft. The NKJV Study Bible states, “This passage does not condone theft. It merely contrasts theft, which can be an understandable course of action, with adultery, which never makes sense. Throwing away one’s commitment to one’s life-long companion is pure folly.”
However, those who commit sexual sin throw away their common sense. They lose their peace. They lose their reputation. Add to that, they are in danger of destroying their soul. How does one pay for dishonor? Yet society is pushing, yes mocking the very truths of God’s laws, saying that those who deny their perversions are intolerant, bigots; then to say anything against their “way of life” would make them guilty of hate speech. Man in his attempt to be free has become depraved and mocks God. He desires to be autonomous, but is in fact in danger of losing his soul.
The adulterer “steals what is most precious to a man, what is irretrievable, is treated by the law with more levity than a thief, who robs him of what is comparatively of little value and may be easily replaced.” (Wordsworth) J.L. Flores says, “Where there is true love there is a jealousy for the honour and reputation of the object loved.” Ponder that for a moment. Remember God is “a jealous God” (Exodus 20:5). Now put this in context with the Bride of Christ. Jesus will not allow His Bride to be dirtied, sullied, or dishonored. Those who attempt to bring the Bride down face the wrath of a holy God. He will not be tolerant of those who dishonor and attempt to discredit her.
So, stand firm in the commandments of the Lord. Guard the truth! Be alert and hunger and thirst after righteousness. Jesus proclaims that the “pure in heart shall see God.”