This discussion invites members to explore whether marriages can survive infidelity, considering the challenges of rebuilding trust and seeking God’s guidance for healing. Participants are encouraged to share perspectives on the complexities of forgiveness and reconciliation.
When a marriage faces the devastating impact of infidelity, it can feel like an insurmountable betrayal. In a covenant designed by God to be lifelong, this level of broken trust challenges both the betrayed and the betrayer in profound ways. While some believe healing and restoration are possible, the journey is complex and deeply personal, requiring wisdom, grace, and often guidance from God and trusted advisors.
What are your thoughts on whether a marriage can overcome an affair?
They really are! I don’t know if these folks are paid by the word or what, but they seem to be desperate for topics. Is it OK to clap in church? Should Christians shop on Black Friday? I can tell you one thing my marriage wouldn’t survive: If my wife got a tattoo sleeve like the woman whose photo illustrates the article. Nope, sorry, not looking at that the rest of my life.
Unless I’m missing something, i cant understand why the remarks to this article seem to be quite flippant . This issue is and probably always has been and will be an issue within the body of Christ. I believe it is one of Satans major weapons in destroying families and the body of Christ. I really dont think that someone wakes up one morning and thinks now, what shall i do today ?. Ooh, i know, i think i will have an affair. No, it all starts in the mind first, our greatest battleground as believers .
Once someone ends up going down that slippery slope, before they know it, they are in too deep and are no longer walking in the light. Make no mistake, darkness is Satans playground. When things do come out into the light, which inevitably they will, there are always a number of believers lining up to throw the first stone, ive seen it.
Thankfully, God is a lot more forgiving and gracious than we are. I do believe, with a lot of hard work and alot of prayer, marriages can survive an affair. The reasons why it happened in the first place must be addressed or history will just repeat itself. And yes, i know Jesus gives people in those situations a get out clause as History prof rightly stated, but, its not always so clear cut . Proverbs 4v23 talks about guarding your heart, for everything you do flows from it. Nobody is immune from falling morally, but this verse, if we apply it, will go a long way to prevent it from happening. It all starts in the heart/ mind
