Cheating on the Lord James 4:4-5 Am I committing spiritual adultery?

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Cheating on the Lord James 4:4-5 Am I committing spiritual adultery?

A Christian’s relationship to the Lord is likened to a marriage: John 3:28-29John 3:28-29 II Corinthians 11:1-2II Corinthians 11:1-2 Ephesians 5:23-27Ephesians 5:23-27 Hebrews 13:5-6Hebrews 13:5-6

Satan is always trying to seduce us away from the Lord: James 1:14-15James 1:14-15 II Corinthians 11:3-4II Corinthians 11:3-4 The Lord is not willing to share the affections of his bride: Exodus 20:2-6Exodus 20:2-6 I Corinthians 10:21-22I Corinthians 10:21-22

Warning signs of spiritual adultery (Ezekiel 16): Am I trusting in self? (v.15)Am I trusting in self? (v.15) Have I forgotten where I came from? (v.22)Have I forgotten where I came from? (v.22) Am I giving the world all the gifts God has given me? (v.16-21)Am I giving the world all the gifts God has given me? (v.16-21) Am I being influenced by an ungodly culture? (v.23-27)Am I being influenced by an ungodly culture? (v.23-27) Do I constantly seek pleasure? (v.28-29)Do I constantly seek pleasure? (v.28-29)

How to prevent spiritual adultery: Humble yourself (Ja. 4:6-7,10)Humble yourself (Ja. 4:6-7,10) Stop going through the motions (Rev. 2:2-5)Stop going through the motions (Rev. 2:2-5) Guard your heart (Pr. 4:23)Guard your heart (Pr. 4:23) Develop intimacy with the Lord (Heb. 10:19-22)Develop intimacy with the Lord (Heb. 10:19-22) Build endurance into your life (Heb. 10:35-39)Build endurance into your life (Heb. 10:35-39)

“He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself.” Proverbs 6:32

Are you in a covenant relationship with the Lord? Hear the Word (Rm. 10:17)Hear the Word (Rm. 10:17) Believe in Jesus (Jn. 3:16)Believe in Jesus (Jn. 3:16) Confess Faith in Christ (Mt. 10:32)Confess Faith in Christ (Mt. 10:32) Repent of Sins (Ac. 17:30)Repent of Sins (Ac. 17:30) Be Baptized in Water (Rm. 6:3-4)Be Baptized in Water (Rm. 6:3-4) Remain Faithful to God (Rev. 2:10)Remain Faithful to God (Rev. 2:10)  If we betray that covenant, Repent and Pray for Forgiveness (Ac. 8:22)