Dear brothers and sisters,
When dealing with a cheating husband, we must turn to the wisdom and guidance found in the Bible. The Bible speaks extensively about faithfulness, love, and trust within a marriage. It is important to understand that marriage is a sacred bond, ordained by God, who expects both partners to remain faithful to each other.
In the Bible, the act of cheating is seen as a grave sin. It breaks the sacred bond of trust and love that marriage is built upon. The pain caused by infidelity can be deep and lasting, but the Bible provides us with wisdom and hope for healing. One of the key teachings is that love and forgiveness are powerful forces. While the act of cheating is undoubtedly wrong, the Bible encourages us to seek healing and restoration within our relationships.
Consider the story of Hosea and Gomer. Hosea was a prophet who was commanded by God to marry a woman named Gomer, who was unfaithful to him. Despite her continuous infidelity, Hosea remained committed to her, showing us an incredible example of God’s unwavering love for His people, even when they stray. This story teaches us about the power of unconditional love and forgiveness, even in the face of betrayal.
However, it is also important to recognize that the Bible does not condone or excuse the act of cheating. It emphasizes that those who commit such acts must seek repentance and strive to rebuild the trust they have broken. A cheating husband must acknowledge his wrongdoing, seek forgiveness from both God and his spouse, and demonstrate a sincere commitment to change.
For the spouse who has been wronged, the Bible encourages you to seek God’s strength and wisdom in dealing with the situation. It is natural to feel hurt and betrayed, but through prayer and seeking God’s guidance, one can find the strength to either work towards healing the relationship or make the difficult decision to move on.
Dear friends, remember that God’s love is a source of comfort and healing. In times of difficulty, lean on your faith and trust that God’s plan for you is one of hope and restoration.
Dear friends, now let’s see the Bible scriptures below that talk about a cheating husband.
“A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones”
— Proverbs 12:4
“Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, obtaineth favour of the Lord”
— Proverbs 18:22
“A foolish son is the calamity of his father: the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping”
— Proverbs 19:13
“It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house”
— Proverbs 21:9
“Such is the way of an adulterous woman; she eateth, wipeth her mouth, saith, I have done no wickedness”
— Proverbs 30:20
“Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubiesThe heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoilShe will do him good not evil all the days of her life”
— Proverbs 31:10-12
“Let thy fountain be blessed: rejoice with the wife of thy youthLet her be as the loving hind pleasant roe; let her breasts satisfy thee at all times; be thou ravished always with her loveAnd why wilt thou, my son, be ravished with a strange woman, embrace the bosom of a stranger?For the ways of man are before the eyes of the Lord , he pondereth all his goingsHis own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, he shall be holden with the cords of his sinsHe shall die without instruction; in the greatness of his folly he shall go astray”
— Proverbs 5:18-23
“But whoso committeth adultery with a woman lacketh understanding: he that doeth it destroyeth his own soul”
— Proverbs 6:32
“With her much fair speech she caused him to yield, with the flattering of her lips she forced himHe goeth after her straightway, as an ox goeth to the slaughter, or as a fool to the correction of the stocksTill a dart strike through his liver; as a bird hasteth to the snare, knoweth not that it is for his life”
— Proverbs 7:21-23
“Marriage is honourable in all, the bed undefiled: but whoremongers adulterers God will judge”
— Hebrews 13:4
“Thou shalt not commit adultery”
— Exodus 20:14
“Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour’s wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour’s”
— Exodus 20:17
“For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies”
— Matthew 15:19
“Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder”
— Matthew 19:6
“I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, shall marry another, committeth adultery: whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery”
— Matthew 19:9
“But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart”
— Matthew 5:28
“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive youBut if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses”
— Matthew 6:14-15
“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law the prophets”
— Matthew 7:12
“Forbearing one another, forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye”
— Colossians 3:13
“Husbands, love your wives, be not bitter against them”
— Colossians 3:19
“For the Lord , the God of Israel, saith that he hateth putting away: for one covereth violence with his garment, saith the Lord of hosts: therefore take heed to your spirit, that ye deal not treacherously”
— Malachi 2:16
“Be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you”
— Ephesians 4:32
“Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, gave himself for it”
— Ephesians 5:25
“Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; the wife see that she reverence her husband”
— Ephesians 5:33
“The eye also of the adulterer waiteth for the twilight, saying, No eye shall see me: disguiseth his face”
— Job 24:15
“Whosoever putteth away his wife, marrieth another, committeth adultery: whosoever marrieth her that is put away from her husband committeth adultery”
— Luke 16:18
“As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise”
— Luke 6:31
“He saith unto them, Whosoever shall put away his wife, marry another, committeth adultery against herAnd if a woman shall put away her husband, be married to another, she committeth adultery”
— Mark 10:11-12
“I saw, when for all the causes whereby backsliding Israel committed adultery I had put her away, given her a bill of divorce; yet her treacherous sister Judah feared not, but went played the harlot also”
— Jeremiah 3:8
“For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husbandSo then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man”
— Romans 7:2-3
“Then said the Lord unto me, Go yet, love a woman beloved of her friend, yet an adulteress, according to the love of the Lord toward the children of Israel, who look to other gods, love flagons of wine”
— Hosea 3:1
“Neither shalt thou commit adultery”
— Deuteronomy 5:18
“Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousnessIdolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresiesEnvyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God”
— Galatians 5:19-21
“For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called”
— Isaiah 54:5
“Therefore shall a man leave his father his mother, shall cleave unto his wife: they shall be one flesh”
— Genesis 2:24
“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him”
— James 1:12
“Ye adulterers adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God”
— James 4:4
“To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed”
— Titus 2:5
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, if there be any praise, think on these things”
— Philippians 4:8
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Bible underscores the significance of fidelity and the sanctity of marriage. Verses such as Hebrews 13:4, which states, “Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous,” highlight the seriousness of marital vows. Proverbs 6:32 also warns, “He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself.” These passages teach us the importance of trust, honesty, and commitment in a marital relationship. By adhering to these principles, we can cultivate stronger, more faithful marriages. Applying these teachings in our lives involves open communication, seeking mutual respect, and turning to faith for guidance during challenging times. Recognizing the gravity of infidelity as depicted in the Bible can inspire individuals to strive for integrity and devotion in their relationships, ultimately leading to healthier and more fulfilling unions.