Because marriage joins two sinners for life, liberal forgiveness is required, before bitterness develops (Matt. 18:21-22; Heb. 12:15; Eph. 4:26-27).

Because marriage joins two sinners for life, liberal forgiveness is required, before bitterness develops (Matt. 18:21-22; Heb. 12:15; Eph. 4:26-27).
No other relationship tests character as does marriage. Just prior to Paul discussed marriage in depth, he wrote, “be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18, NIV; see Gal. 5:22-23).
Adultery, however, breaks the marriage union. Forgiveness may or may not be extended.

No other relationship tests character as does marriage. Just prior to Paul discussed marriage in depth, he wrote, “be filled with the Spirit” (Eph. 5:18, NIV; see Gal. 5:22-23).