What does Jesus say about the laws of murder and adultery?

These verses begin the second antithesis: while since Matthew 5:21 the discussion has been on the commandment: “You shall not murder”, it now moves to the commandment: “You shall not commit adultery”.

Is all sin equal in the eyes of God?

All Sin is not the Same Scripture clearly indicates that God does view sin differently and that He proscribed a different punishment for sin depending upon its severity. While God does see sin differently we now have Jesus to forgive us of our sin.

What is the unforgivable sin in the Bible?

The unpardonable sin is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Blasphemy includes ridicule and attributing the works of the Holy Spirit to the devil.

Where in the Bible does it say no sin is greater than the other?

Romans 1:18-32- No sin is greater than the other.

What is adultery according to the Bible?

Adultery refers to marital infidelity. When two partners, of whom at least one is married to another party, have sexual relations—even transient ones—they commit adultery.

What is the difference between murder and sexual sin?

Sexual sins are a shade above murder. That is the blinding seriousness and urgency to avoid this pitfall. It starts as thoughts (pinholes), can enlarge through behavior such as pornography, and go to full size gushing leaks through adultery. Satan is in a great advantage to deceive such.

Why does God forgive the sin of adultery?

The first reason as we have already learned above is that the sin of adultery was a one time event. God’s forgiveness occurs when the sin of adultery is honestly and sincerely confessed from the heart (1 John 1:9). God does not forgive unrepentant hearts.

Does remarrying end the sin of adultery?

When some individuals understand they committed adultery by remarrying, they want to dissolve their second marriage. Even though they sincerely confess their sin to God, they believe they must divorce their new spouse in order to end the sin of adultery. There are two reasons why this would just be another sinful act.

Is adultery unforgivable?

As with the view that divorce itself is unforgivable, the idea that adultery is unforgivable is based on a faulty understanding of God’s grace and the infinite forgiveness that is in Jesus Christ.