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I'm sure most users on the forum would be in favour of harsh penalties for adulterers and sinners of sexual immorality.
The bible speaks very harshly in regards to this sin, and in many instances can be "unforgivable" in regards to forgiveness and means of repentance.
Something us incels don't have to worry about much XD
One of the few benefits of inceldom
I believe that an adulterer can be forgiven, but will be rare. As the majority will not truly repent in their heart.
The punishments of adultery is severe, and Jesus has a large emphasis in his teachings regarding this message on adultery.
And whilst we shouldn't make any additional "unforgivable sins" other than blasphemousy against the Holy Spirit - the individual has to truly repent in their heart first to be forgiven - hence the "unforgivable" nature with adultery.
So the question should be less about:
โCan God forgive adultery?โ
and more:
โHow do we know repentance is real?โ
(AI used for the response structure - to be easier to follow)
Unlike a momentary outburst, adultery usually includes:
Critics of easy restoration argue this can indicate a hardened heart rather than weakness alone.
Some churches worry people regret:
So they ask:
This concern is not unique to adultery, but adultery commonly raises it because affairs can continue emotionally even after confession.
1 Corinthians 6 states that sexual sin is a sin against oneโs own body.
Thus they treat it with heightened seriousness.
Some churches argued:
So repentance would require ending the relationship, not merely apologising or "repenting".
Examples of Jesus intensifying the commandment regarding Sexual Immorality/Adultery:
Matthew 5:28
He shifts focus from external act โ internal desire.
He treats adultery as beginning in the heart, not just the behaviour. You don't need to carry out the physical action to be spiritually sinful.
So we can conclude:
Modern churches underestimate sexual covenant-breaking.
Permanent condemnation can produce despair rather than repentance.
Some churches found excessively harsh approaches led to:
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The bible speaks very harshly in regards to this sin, and in many instances can be "unforgivable" in regards to forgiveness and means of repentance.
Something us incels don't have to worry about much XD
One of the few benefits of inceldom
I believe that an adulterer can be forgiven, but will be rare. As the majority will not truly repent in their heart.
The punishments of adultery is severe, and Jesus has a large emphasis in his teachings regarding this message on adultery.
And whilst we shouldn't make any additional "unforgivable sins" other than blasphemousy against the Holy Spirit - the individual has to truly repent in their heart first to be forgiven - hence the "unforgivable" nature with adultery.
So the question should be less about:
โCan God forgive adultery?โ
and more:
โHow do we know repentance is real?โ
(AI used for the response structure - to be easier to follow)
1. Adultery often involves sustained deception
Unlike a momentary outburst, adultery usually includes:
- lying
- secrecy
- manipulation
- repeated choices over time
Critics of easy restoration argue this can indicate a hardened heart rather than weakness alone.
2. Repentance may be superficial
Some churches worry people regret:
- consequences
- exposure
- shame
- loss of marriage/community
So they ask:
Is the person truly repentant, or simply sorry they were caught?
This concern is not unique to adultery, but adultery commonly raises it because affairs can continue emotionally even after confession.
3. Sexual sin affects covenant uniquely - against one's own body
1 Corinthians 6 states that sexual sin is a sin against oneโs own body.
Thus they treat it with heightened seriousness.
4. Remarriage in regards to Adultery
Some churches argued:
- if someone leaves a spouse and forms a new union improperly,
- continuing in that relationship is continuing adultery.
So repentance would require ending the relationship, not merely apologising or "repenting".
So it is an ongoing sin.โWhoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another commits adultery.โ
5. Jesus spoke strongly about adultery
Examples of Jesus intensifying the commandment regarding Sexual Immorality/Adultery:
Matthew 5:28
"But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery in his heart.โ
He shifts focus from external act โ internal desire.
He treats adultery as beginning in the heart, not just the behaviour. You don't need to carry out the physical action to be spiritually sinful.
So we can conclude:
Modern churches underestimate sexual covenant-breaking.
Why I believe some churches have a lighter approach to adultery:
Permanent condemnation can produce despair rather than repentance.
Some churches found excessively harsh approaches led to:
- hopelessness
- hiding sin
- suicidal shame
- broken families without restoration
--> Double posting in ID + Religion as it can be applied to both
@thevineyardworker @The_word_made_flesh
@deleted dude @Zionist @Lo3e @InvoluntaryChigga @Krad @Ricecel Sungnodius @GeckoBus
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