Unresolved pain and trauma from the past can create vulnerabilities in you and your spouse, making you both susceptible to seeking comfort outside of your marriage. The Bible encourages you to pursue healing for past pain, so you can let go of bitterness and embrace forgiveness. Ephesians 4:31-32 urges: “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” By addressing past wounds and extending forgiveness to one another, you can experience healing and restoration in your marriage – no matter how painful your past has been. Then, you won’t be as vulnerable to sexual immorality as you would be if you hadn’t pursued healing. So, acknowledge and address any unresolved traumatic issues from your past. Together with your spouse, seek counseling or join a support group if needed. Lean on each other for support and encouragement. By healing past wounds together, you can strengthen your bond and build a resilient foundation for your marriage. God is willing to help you both with whatever you all need during the healing process. He declares in Exodus 15:26: “…I am the LORD, who heals you.” Proverbs 147:2 says about God: “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.”
In conclusion, safeguarding the sanctity of your marriage requires intentional vigilance and reliance on God’s help. Sexual sin is everywhere in our society. So, sexual immorality can easily sneak in to harm your marriage. But you can develop a strong marriage by building emotional intimacy and spiritual connection, staying away from pornography, preventing emotional affairs, and seeking healing for past pain and trauma. When you place God at the center of your marriage, you can build a loving and enduring relationship that will bless you both.
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