*DRINK WATER FROM YOUR OWN WELL.*(Series 10) *Scripture Reading:* Hebrew 13:4 *"Marriage is to be held in honor among all [that is, regarded as something of great value], and the marriage bed undefiled [by immorality or by any sexual sin]; for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous."*(AMP) Still on consequences of drinking water from another person's well (adultery and fornication): *6) Breaking of marital bond:* A marriage may suffer significantly as a result of Adultery or fornication. According to the Bible, Adultery is a sort of betrayal that has the potential to cause the marriage to fail and it has Spiritual implications. *When adultery occurs, the marriage bed is soiled, the adulterer is subject to God’s wrath, and the prospect of a divorce becomes a possibility* (Hebrews 13:4). But Jesus also declares that Adultery is committed by everyone who separates from their marriage and marries another person in Matthew 19:9; *"I say to you, whoever divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, and marries another woman commits adultery."* Additionally, adultery has the power to ruin families and break apart marriages and disorganized the children. *God imposed the death sentence for adultery in the Old Testament (Leviticus 20:10), illustrating the seriousness of the transgression. In the end, infidelity causes devastation rather than rewards.* *7) Negative impact on family and friends:* Family and friends are at a loss regarding how to react to someone who has committed adultery or what to do about the betrayed spouse. Proverbs 5:14 says; *“I was almost in total ruin In the midst of the assembly and congregation.”*(AMP) Some friends may have their own adultery-related “skeletons in the closet” and do not want to get engaged with someone else after committing adultery (Proverbs 7:7). In light of the dishonest lifestyle of a close friend or relative, other friends and family members may feel betrayed. They won’t continue uninterrupted fellowship until this betrayal of friendship is resolved. Friendships might suffer a lot from adultery. The betrayal of their friend may leave the couple’s friends feeling upset, puzzled, and betrayed. *Additionally, the couple’s relationship may suffer permanent harm. Feelings of guilt, hurt, rage, and resentment can result from adultery. These emotions may result in a communication breakdown and, ultimately, the relationship’s demise.* To be continue tomorrow morning by God's Grace. Good morning and do have a fruitful weekend, peace. *Prayer Point:* I repent from every area I have brought in contention and war into my marriage due to my lustfulness today, help me Holy Spirit in Jesus Christ name. Amen! T.S. AFOLAYAN