Spiritual Adultery - Paul M. Williams

2 Corinthians 11:2 Before ever there was the bond of parent and child, of brother and sister, there was the bond of husband and wife.  There exists no closer and more sacred a bond than that of holy matrimony.  In like manner, there is then no greater act of treachery and betrayal than when a spouse takes themselves and joins themselves to another lover.  This sermon sheds Biblical light on spiritual adultery.  Drawing from the example of Israel, one sees the broken heart of a loving husband who is jealous for His bride.  He it was that betrothed her to Himself when no none else desired her; He it was that caused her to flourish in beauty, yet with that beauty she took herself and committed whoredom on every high hill and under every green tree, committing spiritual adultery with gods of stone and wood, alliancing herself with the kings of other nations.  Yet, this is not only the picture of an Old Testament Israel; sadly it is the picture of many who profess Jesus Christ whose hearts are in this world!  Paul said to the Corinthian Church, "...I am jealous over you with godly jealousy:  for I have espoused you to one husband, that I may present you as a chaste virgin to Christ" (2 Cor. 11:2).  When will His bride return?