1.1 Sin is a transgression against God's law 1 John 3:4
1.2 Sin separates us from God Isaiah 59:2
1.3 Sin can lead to spiritual death Romans 6:23
1.4 Defining Sin: Sin is any thought, word, or action that is contrary to God's law or character. 1 John 3:4
1.5 The Universality of Sin: Everyone has sinned and falls short of God's glory. Romans 3:23
1.6 Consequences of Sin: Sin separates us from God and leads to death. Romans 6:23
2.1 Adultery is a violation of the marriage covenant Hebrews 13:4
2.2 Adultery is a sin against one's own body 1 Corinthians 6:18
2.3 Adultery can lead to severe consequences Proverbs 6:32-33
2.4 Adultery Defined: Adultery is a violation of the marriage covenant through sexual unfaithfulness. Exodus 20:14
2.5 Consequences of Adultery: Adultery brings severe consequences, both spiritual and physical. Proverbs 6:32-33
2.6 God's View of Adultery: God hates adultery and considers it a serious sin. Malachi 2:16
3.1 Temptation is not sin, but yielding to it is James 1:14-15
3.2 Satan uses temptation to lead us into sin 1 Thessalonians 3:5
3.3 God provides a way to escape temptation 1 Corinthians 10:13
4.1 Sin can create a barrier of trust in marriage Proverbs 20:6
4.2 Sin can lead to the destruction of a marriage Malachi 2:16
4.3 Sin can bring about generational consequences Exodus 20:5
4.4 Breaking Trust: Sin, such as lying or deceit, can break trust in a marriage. Proverbs 19:5
4.5 Creating Division: Sin can create division and strife in a marriage. Proverbs 6:16-19
4.6 Leading to Unfaithfulness: Sin can lead to marital unfaithfulness. Matthew 5:27-28
5.1 Repentance brings about forgiveness and cleansing from sin 1 John 1:9
5.2 Forgiveness is a command from God Colossians 3:13
5.3 Forgiveness can lead to the restoration of a marriage 1 Peter 4:8
6.1 The Holy Spirit convicts us of sin John 16:8
6.2 The Holy Spirit empowers us to overcome sin Romans 8:13
6.3 The Holy Spirit helps us to live a life pleasing to God Galatians 5:16
7.1 Repentance: The first step to overcoming sin is repentance, turning away from sin and turning to God. Acts 3:19
7.2 Forgiveness: God offers forgiveness to those who repent, and we are called to forgive each other. 1 John 1:9
7.3 Restoration: God can restore broken relationships and heal the wounds caused by sin. 1 Peter 5:10
8.1 Guarding the Heart: We must guard our hearts against temptation and sin. Proverbs 4:23
8.2 Living in the Spirit: By living in the Spirit, we can resist the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16
8.3 Accountability: Having accountability partners can help us stay faithful in our marriages. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10