The Immoral Woman

I have continued reading on in Proverbs. One thing that sticks out me like a sore thumb, mostly because this topic is mentioned in almost ever chapter in Proverbs, is the immoral woman.
I am in chapter 5 and six today. Something that is so interesting is that currently I distantly do know a man who has been cheating on his wife. I have obviously known that having an affair with another woman is wrong, but these few chapters really show the wrath that God has against this vile act.
We all know that sin is a sin, if you kill someone, if you lie, or if you lust after someone, it is all an equal sin. There is not one that is higher than the other. Today is society we do that. Killing someone is considered a bigger crime then stealing from a supermarket. However in God's eye, if we come to him for repentance and ask for forgiveness, he is going to give a thief the same forgiveness as someone who is a child molester. It is hoping that they are reaching true forgiveness and turning away from the sin that has pulled them away from God.

But what is interesting in this case, and what I am sure many people do is ask for forgiveness and not really mean it in their heart. They know it is wrong, especially being a Christian, and they do ask for forgiveness..but it is not sincere. They want to turn, but the sin has them so deep that they just continue to fall and fall back into the act.
Proverbs 6:32-35 says:

"But the man who commits adultery is an utter fool, for he destroys his own soul. Wounds and constant disgrace are his lot. His shame will never be erased. For the woman's husband will be furious in his jealousy, and he will have no mercy in his day of vengeance. There is no compensation or bribe that will satisfy him."

Growing up around the world of church, I have seen many men sadly fall into having affairs, women having affairs...it is sad to see the family get torn apart, and to see the hurt. But this verse in particular really gives a good idea as to what the person who committing the act of adultery is going through. "His shame will NEVER be erased." Although I do not wish for anyone to feel this, but for a man who has broken apart his family, a man who is not willing to change his ways, for a man who refuses to ask for repentance and for a man who is not turning away from the sin, their shame will forever be following them. "There is no compensation or bribe that will satisfy them." They will forever be wondering, feeling the shame, never able to find something that will fulfill them...until they turn to Jesus, until they repent everything, until they turn away from the sin that is tearing them down.

I know that this has nothing to do with affairs, but you can really connect this with any sin, with anything that turns you away from God. I do not know who is reading this blog, some may be some people who know me personally, some may not know me..but I feel that as I discover the Bible, and write about it, it is important to repent and be open with the things that tear us apart from Christ. I carry a sin with me, I battle a sin everyday, and that is an eating disorder. it is an act that I easily fall into, it is a selfish sin that brings nothing but a tossing and turning in my heart. It is a little monster that takes control of my mind. It is our battle to get rid of those things that tear us down, those selfish sins that are nothing but moments of satisfaction for this earth. I really have gotten to the point where I am know looking at my actions that I do here on earth and asking, does it really bring glory to God? If I partake in this act, if I drink this alcohol to get drunk to escape from my situation, what does that bring me? Nothing....if I go to the bathroom and force myself to throw up in the bathroom to get thinner, what does this do for the Lord? What if I am so lonely the only cure would be to find a man to fool around with...what does this show the Lord? this shows I am not going to wait on his timing, I am going to take control and not be patient for the right man to come into my life, I am going to fall into my desire.
For men and women who fall into affairs, for the man and woman who fall into any other sin, before you fall into the sin...ask yourself...what does this do for the kingdom of God?
-if it is nothing...stay away from it.
It is the sin that is trying to get in your way from having a pure and precious relationship with the Lord.
Be in Prayer!
If you find yourself falling cry out to him, pray to the Lord and grip onto him. Because he is the only one who can change your heart, he is the only one who can rid the sin in your heart. We are all sinners, we all have our things that we fall into. It is important to resist, it is important to fall onto the Lord during those times when all you want to do is turn away from the Lord.

Keep your heart pure.
Psalm 30:1-12
I will praise you Lord, for you have rescued me.
You have refused to let my enemies triumph over me.
O Lord my God, I cried out to you for help,
and you restored my health.
You brought me up from the grave, O Lord.
You kept me from falling into the pit of death.
Sing to the Lord, all you godly ones!
Praise his holy name.
His anger lasts for a moment,
but his favor lasts a lifetime!
Weeping may go all night,
but joy comes in the morning.
When I was prosperous I said,
"Nothing can stop me now!"
Your favor, O Lord, made me as secure as a mountain.
Then you turned away from me, and I was shattered.
I cried out to you, O Lord.
I begged the Lord for mercy, saying,
"What will you gain if I die,
if I sink down into the grave?
Can my dust praise you from the grave?
Can it tell me the world of your faithfulness?
Hear me Lord, and have mercy on me O Lord."
You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing
You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothes me with joy,
that I might sing praises to you and not be silent.
O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever!"

A good prayer for everyone who battles with sin..(wake up call is everyone!)