Sermon - 7. You shall not commit adultery - Exodus 20:1-14

Sermon Series: The Ten CommandmentsSermon Title: 7. You Shall Not Commit AdulteryBible Passage: Exodus 20:1–14Preacher: Ian MorrisonDate & Time: Sunday, 15 March 2026 | 9:30amThe seventh commandment calls God’s people to faithfulness in one of the most personal and powerful areas of life. Exodus 20:14, “You shall not commit adultery” is a call to honour God’s design for love, covenant, and commitment. Marriage is given as a reflection of faithfulness, trust, and self-giving love.In today's sermon, we will see that this command goes beyond outward actions to the condition of the heart. As Jesus teaches, unfaithfulness can begin in our desires, our thoughts, and the way we treat others. God’s standard is not only about avoiding betrayal, but about cultivating purity, integrity, and love that reflects His character.The gospel meets us in our failure here. Where we have been unfaithful—in action, thought, or desire—Jesus remains perfectly faithful. Throughout Scripture, God’s relationship with His people is described like a marriage, and despite our wandering, Christ loves His people with unwavering commitment. At the cross, He gives Himself for an unfaithful people, bearing our sin and restoring us through His grace. Through His resurrection, He offers forgiveness, renewal, and the power to live differently.As part of The Ten Commandments series, this message will help us see that God’s command is not about restriction alone, but about restoration. In Christ, we are called into lives marked by faithfulness, purity, and love—reflecting the steadfast love of the One who is always faithful to us.