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Question: Follow up to Adultery question: As I said, I have turned away from that lifestyle and this past Friday, I let him know that I'd betrayed him and the marriage...he stated that he already knew that, but was glad that I realized that it was wrong; and it seems he'd figured it out a long time ago.  I did not go into great detail as we were with our marriage counselor. He wishes that he didn't know the truth...and that I should have kept my mouth shut.  Anyway, I'm not sure if we will reconcile or not at this juncture.

Answer: Thank you for the follow-up reply.  I am a little concerned about your statement that you understand that if you do not reconcile with your ex-husband, then you cannot remarry.  We have some other questions that deal with this issue.  One is a link on the answer we gave to you. We actually have quite a few questions that deal with divorce and remarriage.  I think these questions and answers would help you a lot.  For one thing, which we did not cover in your question and answer, is whether or not you or your ex-spouse have married since your divorce.  According to scripture, you could not be remarried to your ex-spouse in that case. (old testament law).  A lot depends on when you asked God for forgiveness for your sins and received Jesus as your Savior.  Everything prior to your salvation is forgiven.  If the adultery and divorce were after you were saved, then there needs to be confession of your sins (1 John 1:9). If you were to marry after that, it would not be continuous sin.  However, confession is not a license to sin.  Confession is a true repentance and turning from your sin.  A true Christian will have the desire to follow God and His Word.  They will not be perfect, but will be under conviction when they sin and have a need and desire to seek forgiveness from God.  The web page can actually state this better then what I am doing here, and will give more of the Biblical basis for these things.  Please read some of these things, seek God and His will for your life.  We will continue to pray for you!!

Marlene Panell  

Here are some other question and answers on adultery.

I cheated on my husband and now I think my child might be the other guy's.  

What does the Bible say about adultery?

My husband is Hindu and is having an affair.

My family believes that if you divorce for any reason and remarry another, you are living in sin.

Should a Christian woman stay in a marriage of verbal abuse?

I got divorced. I am now remarried. Am I living in sin?

I committed adultery. Can I still go to heaven?

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