Exodus 20:14
““You shall not commit adultery.”
What does Exodus 20:14 mean?
This commandment protects the sacred bond of marriage and the trust that holds families together. When someone commits adultery, they break a promise and damage not just their spouse, but often their children and their own conscience too. God knew that our deepest relationships need to be built on faithfulness, and that betrayal in marriage creates wounds that ripple outward through entire communities. In every era and culture, this command recognizes something true about how we're made: we need to be able to trust the people closest to us.