The Seventh Commandment: “Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery”

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The Seventh Commandment: “Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery”  (Exodus 20:14 KJV).

 

Many people think the Seventh Commandment is only about marriage. But as a counselor, I see how this commandment protects hearts, families, and trust. God designed relationships to be safe, faithful, and honoring. When this design is ignored, pain follows.

The Seventh Commandment requires us to preserve purity in heart, speech, and behavior, and forbids anything that dishonors God’s design for relationships.

 

What the Seventh Commandment Means

The Bible says, “Thou shalt not commit adultery” (Exodus 20:14 KJV).

This commandment includes:

Faithfulness in marriage

Honesty in relationships

Guarding the heart and mind

Respecting boundaries

Jesus taught that purity begins in the heart, not just in actions. God cares about motives as well as behavior.

 

Why This Commandment Matters Today

Today’s culture often treats relationships as temporary and disposable. Psychology shows that broken trust causes deep emotional wounds, including anxiety, depression, and insecurity.

God’s command protects people from:

Betrayal

Shame

Broken families

Emotional trauma

Faithfulness builds safety. Purity builds peace.

 

A Bible Story: David and Bathsheba

In 2 Samuel 11 KJV, King David saw Bathsheba and acted on desire instead of wisdom. His actions led to adultery, lies, and eventually death. 

This story shows how ignoring God’s design for purity leads to destruction—even for strong leaders.

In 2 Samuel 11–12 (KJV), King David was at the height of success and favor with God. One evening, instead of being where he should have been—leading his army in battle—David stayed home. From his rooftop he saw Bathsheba bathing, and instead of turning away, he followed his desire. He sent for her, and they committed adultery.

Soon Bathsheba became pregnant. Instead of confessing his sin, David tried to hide it. He called her husband, Uriah, home from war hoping he would spend time with his wife and believe the child was his. But Uriah refused to enjoy comfort while his fellow soldiers were still fighting. David then made a terrible choice—he arranged for Uriah to be placed in the most dangerous part of battle so he would be killed. Uriah died, and David took Bathsheba as his wife.

God sent the prophet Nathan to confront David. When David realized his sin, he repented deeply. God forgave David, but there were still serious consequences for his actions. Nathan told David that the child born from the affair would die. The baby became very sick, and despite David’s fasting and prayer, the child passed away (2 Samuel 12:14–18 KJV).

What began as a private moment of temptation turned into deception, betrayal, and death. This story shows that even forgiven sin can bring painful earthly consequences. It reminds us that wisdom begins with turning away from temptation early and choosing obedience before small compromises grow into great harm.

 

 

What Obeying the Seventh Commandment Looks Like

Obedience includes:

Being faithful in marriage

Setting boundaries in friendships

Guarding media and influences

Practicing self-control

emotional maturity

God’s command teaches respect—for yourself and others.

 

How This Commandment Heals Relationships

Healing comes when people choose faithfulness and repentance to break unholy soul ties made. Trust grows where honesty lives. Purity is not about perfection—it is about direction.

Grace for Those Who Have Fallen

Many carry shame from past failures. God offers forgiveness and restoration through repentance. Healing is possible.

 

  ✔️Reflection Question

What boundaries can you strengthen to protect trust and faithfulness in your relationships?

 

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A CALL TO SALVATION:

John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”

Romans 10:9-10⁹That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. ¹⁰For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth, confession is made unto salvation.

 John 3:5-6⁵Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. ⁶That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. ⁷