Adultery - what is it? The sin of adultery in Orthodoxy

In this article, we will talk with you about an important topic to date - adultery. Many people have heard that such a sin is considered a punishable crime, baseness, dishonor, pollution of the soul, etc. But if you ask: "Adultery - what is it?", Not everyone can answer clearly. Therefore, in order for your knowledge in this area to become more extensive, below we will try to discuss this issue in as much detail as possible. But first, let us remember what sin is and what the church attributes to sinful actions.

Deadly sins

The list of violations of religious commandments (namely, this definition carries the concept of "sin") is very extensive, but the main, or mortal, are not all. The latter include those vices that give rise to other impersonal acts. In detail we will not paint them, since the topic of our conversation is somewhat different, we will confine ourselves to an enumeration. So, what does the church mean by the phrase "mortal sins"? The list is represented by the family (in the Eastern Christian tradition - eight) positions:

1. Pride.
2. Envy.
3. Anger.
4. Despondency.
5. Greed.
6. Gluttony.
7. Adultery (fornication).

Here is the last we will talk with you in more detail.

Adultery: what is it?

Adultery is a great sin and is part of the 10 commandments. As a rule, it is associated with treachery and infidelity. In times gone by, such a sin was subjected to the death penalty, for an act of this kind was regarded as an ungodly and diabolical act. Succumbing to the love and sexual attraction to the opposite sex, a man violates marital fidelity, destroys the family. In addition, adultery is considered to be an extramarital intimate relationship between a woman and a man. This issue is especially acute in Muslim countries. In the Holy Quran, Allah Almighty says the following words: "Do not approach adultery, for it is an abomination and a bad way." Also, under the prohibition of this commandment is divorce, lust and lust in relation to strangers wives and husbands.

What exactly is adultery?

And yet, what do people mean when talking about such sin as adultery? What it is? Only whether extramarital sex life, communication with someone else's companion or, perhaps, something else? Many today can not distinguish between sin and human relationships, which are full of love and further plans for a joint happy life. In order for you to be able to understand this issue, we will give some examples that clearly characterize sinful sexual relations:

1. A lone unmarried guy has entered into sexual relations with a married lady - this is a vivid example of adultery, which in the future will be punished.
2. A married man has entered into sexual relations with a married lady - this also applies to the sin that we are considering, for the heart of a woman belongs to another.
3. Intimate relationships between relatives (brother with sister, niece with uncle, etc.) are also a mortal sin.

In addition to the above, adultery can safely be attributed to any sexual fantasy, in which there is a woman belonging to another man. So, for example, Yeshua said: "... anyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart." Now, the unresolved issue remains that it is not adultery, and can we get in touch with an unmarried woman? Let us dwell on this point in more detail:

1. The connection between a single unmarried guy and an unmarried girl is not adultery only if the partners plan to join the marriage in the near future. In the event that after a perfect sexual intercourse the guy does not dare to offer the lady a hand and a heart - this is called fornication.
2. A man who already has marital relations, having slept with an unmarried single woman, is obliged to make her an offer and call to her house for the place of the second wife, only in this case the sexual relationship will not be considered adultery, otherwise this kind of intimate relationship is called fornication .

The punishment for adultery

What is fornication and adultery, we are more or less dismantled, now it is necessary to talk about the consequences and punishments that can commit each committed a sin of this kind. For the lust shown to the opposite sex, betrayal, dishonor, or for any other similar sin, an unmarried man deserves one hundred strong lashes, in addition, he is expelled from society for exactly one year. This is the punishment for adultery in Islam. And, we assure you, these are flowers. And it does not matter who was convicted of a misdemeanor - a man or a woman, both will be punished. Although, of course, with a woman greater demand. As for adulterers who are married, or who were before they committed a sin, they are dealt with as cruelly as possible, throwing stones to the last breath. It is believed that an adulterous person will necessarily burn in hell, and the only salvation for him is the forgiveness of sins and sincere repentance.

What do Muslims consider adultery?

Adultery in Islam is considered a terrible crime. Let us note that the commandment devoted to the sexual meanness of a person has the name "zina". For Muslims, "zina" is copulation with the female sex without a contractual agreement with the sharia. In their opinion, it is because of this sin that the world of today is suffering terrible disasters and disasters. In addition, the sons of Allah believe that any intimate connection with a woman who gave her other man his innocence and heart, sooner or later lead to the collapse and end of the world. Also, the Prophet Muhammad noted that all people who committed adultery are devoid of faith. If faith leaves a person, it weakens and becomes unprotected. Well, the question: "Adultery. What is this for Muslims? "Can be considered closed. Let's summarize:

1. First, for Muslims, "zina" is an extramarital intimate relationship with a foreign woman.
2. Secondly, this is a coveted look towards the woman.
3. Third, even a lewd word falls into this category.

About this sin, the Messenger of Allah said: "Adultery of the eyes is the sight, adultery of the tongue is the words." Allah himself calls upon all young people, who today have the opportunity to marry, to do it as quickly as possible, because the only way to protect oneself from superfluous glances, lewd words and zina is marriage. In the event that at the moment there is no such possibility - fasting is the only salvation.

What is the payoff for a sweet sin?

Today, for the sin of adultery, Muslims suffer severe punishment - hadd. It implies bodily torture. However, such a penalty is possible only if the sinner stays in the territory of Islam, is mentally balanced and not backward, is aware of the sinful adultery. As you can see, everything is quite serious. By the way, in the old days the punishment was no less severe. So, if the married woman was not a virgin, she was stoned to death, and if the husband gave a false accusation, he had no right to divorce her and was obliged to pay her father 100 siccles. Also, the death penalty was waiting for the man who allowed himself to dishonor the betrothed bride. If a free woman was subjected to violence, only the guilty was killed, if the unfortunate was a slave, they were punished both.

Orthodoxy and adultery

And what is adultery in Orthodoxy? First and foremost, this sin means betrayal, an intimate relationship between a betrothed with a special, married, and a sexual act of a free man with a betrothed. Sharing rings during the wedding, the husband and wife vow their fidelity and love before God, the Cross, the Gospel. Breaking the previously promised, they thereby deceive their witnesses. The sin of adultery in Orthodoxy does not imply a corporal punishment for the offender, but causes condemnation from God. In addition, it is believed that the guilty person is divided into two halves, as if torn between a spouse and a mistress, or between a spouse and a lover. Many believe that the divided body sooner or later dies, taking with it all the reins of marriage. Therefore, we can conclude that the broken promise of faithfulness and love for each other will always be considered a sin, which, one way or another, will affect the life of a traitor or traitor. And remember that marriage, concluded before God, can not be dissolved. Is that one of the spouses will go to another world.

1 Cor. 7, 39: "The wife is bound by the law, while her husband lives, and if her husband dies, is free to go out, for whom he wants, only in the Lord."

What consequences do people expect for adultery?

Like any sin, adultery is fraught with consequences that can play a cruel joke on a person. We propose to discuss this issue in more detail.

1. Many believers believe that a person committing adultery steals a piece of flesh from a neighbor, thereby committing theft.
2. In committing sin, man automatically exists in this world on an equal basis with animals.
3. It is believed that the adulteress is possessed by an unclean spirit, he is equated with the devil who is not able to purify himself from sin. This state the Bible called a deep human gulf.
4. Muslim zina contributes to the destruction of human flesh. Sin destroys the health of the offender. It is believed that the sinner himself chooses for himself the path, which as a result will lead him to death.
5. A person who commits adultery loses his property. The one who lived richly before swimming and swam in luxury will necessarily become a beggar.
6. Having sinned, a person gives cause for gossip and gossip, brings upon himself a shame that directly harms his reputation. It is appropriate to say "When a person dies - bad glory continues to live!"
7. Adultery entails the death penalty. "If anyone commits adultery with a married wife, if anyone commits adultery with his neighbor's wife, let the adulteries and adulteress be put to death."
8. Not repenting of his sins, a person destroys the soul. As they say, lust accompanies the sinner and his soul into the flame of hell.
9. The adulterer destroys not only his soul, but also the soul of the chosen one. In fact, this is one of the most terrible consequences of adultery, because, having sinned, the guilty drags to hell and the soul of a partner.
10. The Lord can become angry with the adulterer and deprive him of reason and reason.
11. In a family where there is a place for adultery, there will never be love and understanding.

Woman and adultery

Once, in order to put Jesus in an embarrassing situation for Him before all the people, the religious leaders led a harlot, who after that would be called "a woman taken in adultery." According to the law of Moses, she was to be killed by throwing stones. The leaders skillfully took advantage of the situation, suggesting the destruction of the fallen female. In fact, their sole purpose was to tempt Jesus, to catch on the crooked word, in order to have cause for universal condemnation. But all their efforts were in vain. The only thing Jesus said sounded like this: "Who among you without sin, let him first throw a stone into it." Of course, the square on which the crowd gathered began to be released, and in the end only the sinner and He remained in the street. Since then everything has changed, the former adulteress repented and promised not to return to her former way of life. The moral is this: it is never too late to repent of your sins, the main thing is to realize in time your desire to live righteously in our world.

We atone for the sin of adultery

In the Qur'an, Allaah says: "Indeed, Allah's forgiveness is for those who commit a bad deed through ignorance and soon repent. Allah forgives such. Verily, Allah is All-Knowing, Wise! "Many people know how to repent of the many wrongdoings committed in life and not repeat them again. But repentance is half the battle. For him comes redemption. And here everything is much more complicated. How to atone for the sin of adultery? A lot of people address this question to a spiritual mentor or a priest in the church. The question, of course, is complex. As mentioned above, adultery is one of the deadly sins that destroys human lives. Nevertheless, as the servants of the church say, if sincerely and truly repent with great faith, ask for forgiveness, the Almighty will forgive the sinner and give a chance for a continued existence. In order to be safe from the temptation of the sinful, there is one good tool - a prayer for adultery and fornication.

How to protect yourself and your soul?

Everyone should answer this question on their own. After all, someone reading this article will react to all of the above with disdain; Someone in his life has repeatedly faced adultery, but does not know how to deal with this, and therefore will not try; There are also those people who will make the right conclusions and will try to live with dignity their life. How to protect yourself from temptation? Probably, you just need faith, faith in yourself and in your life partner. Sincere, pure love, respect and understanding, reason and ability to keep oneself in hand will do their job: you will certainly live with your soul mate for a long and happy life, filled with meaning. And finally, we advise only one thing: fill your life with good, kind, bright deeds, respect your relatives and friends, love your wives, husbands and children, pray for your health and others, and, most importantly, never commit adultery!