The Compromised Marriage | 1 Corinthians 6 & 7

This weeks sermon “The Compromised Marriage,” Pastor Kevin Long distinguishes between healthy compromise within a marriage and the dangerous compromise of a marriage. Referencing 1 Corinthians chapters 4, 6, and 7, he uses the metaphor of a “two-handed circle” to illustrate that marriage is a private union where the two become one. The message centers on the reality that while we may try to hide our failings, God is a revealer of truth. Christians are called to protect the sanctity of the marriage circle from addictions, lust, and outside interference.

God Will Reveal Your Sins

In 1 Corinthians 4:5, God is “light” and will eventually bring to light things currently hidden in darkness

• • • • Much like Adam and Eve, we often try to hide our indiscretions or “compromises” from our spouses and our community.
      • God doesn’t just see the actions; He discloses the purposes of the heart.
      • Since we cannot hide from God, the only healthy response to sin is confession. Pastor Kevin warns that if we think we are “better” than those who have fallen before us, we are already in danger.

“If Satan can talk angels out of heaven, he can talk you into hell. Satan is
very good at what he does.” – Pastor Kevin

You Will Be Judged

Paul’s teaching in 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, the church isn’t called to judge the “outsiders” (those who don’t claim Christ), but it is called to hold its members accountable.

In 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Paul lists several groups – the sexually immoral, idolaters, thieves, and the greedy who will not inherit the kingdom of God. Many in the church were those things, but have been washed, sanctified, and justified. (v.11)

Protect Your Marriage

When you join hands at the altar, you form a circle. You and your spouse decide the “rules” for your home. Whether that involves who works or how many kids you have and you stick to that plan together. You must not let mothers, siblings, best friends, or addictions into that circle.

1 Corinthians 6:18-20, Paul commands believers to “flee from sexual immorality.”

• • • • Unlike other sins, sexual sin is described as a sin against one’s own body, which is a temple of the Holy Spirit.
      • You are not your own; you were “bought with a price” (the sacrifice of Jesus). Therefore, you must glorify God with your body.

In marriage, it doesn’t matter who “calls the play” or who makes the money. You are on the same team. When the marriage wins, you both win.

Protect your marriage like you will be judged, because God will reveal your sins.

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