Saturday's message doesn't have to end on Saturday. This 5-day plan gives you an easy way to keep reflecting throughout the week with a daily reading, prayer prompt, and practical step to live it out.
Rules of Engagement - #7 Do Not Commit Adultery
Marc Giffin 6/6/2026
Day 1: God's Design for Marriage
Reading: Genesis 2:18-25; Matthew 19:1-6
Reflection: God created marriage as a covenant relationship—two becoming one flesh. This wasn't just a good idea; it was His divine design from the beginning. Marriage reflects God's faithfulness and points us toward the Gospel.
Prayer: "Father, thank You for creating marriage as a sacred covenant. Help me honor Your design in my own life and relationships. Whether married or single, teach me what covenant faithfulness looks like. Show me how to reflect Your faithful love in all my relationships. Amen."
Action Items:
If married: Write down three specific ways you can honor your spouse this week
If single: Identify one relationship where you can practice greater faithfulness and commitment
Journal about what "one flesh" unity means in practical, everyday terms
Day 2: The Consequences of Broken Covenant
Reading: 2 Samuel 11:1-27; Psalm 51:1-12
Reflection: David's story reminds us that sin rarely starts big—it begins with a glance, a compromise, a justification. The enemy advertises pleasure but never advertises consequences. Yet even in David's devastating failure, we see God's willingness to forgive and restore.
Prayer: "Lord, help me flee from temptation before it takes root. Give me wisdom to recognize the small compromises that lead to bigger falls. Where I've failed, I receive Your forgiveness. Where I've been wounded by others' choices, bring healing. Amen."
Action Items:
Honestly assess: What "small compromises" are you entertaining right now?
Set up one practical boundary to protect your purity (accountability partner, internet filters, avoiding certain situations)
If you're carrying guilt or shame, confess it to God and receive His forgiveness
Day 3: Sexual Purity for the Unmarried
Reading: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8
Reflection: Paul's instruction to "flee sexual immorality" isn't about managing temptation—it's about running from it. The question isn't "How far can I go?" but "How pure can I be?" Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, and your worth isn't determined by relationship status.
Prayer: "God, help me see my body as You see it—sacred, valuable, and set apart for Your purposes. Give me strength to pursue purity, not out of legalism, but out of love for You. Remind me that my identity is found in Christ alone, not in any relationship. Amen."
Action Items:
Memorize 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
If dating: Have an honest conversation with your partner about honoring God with physical boundaries
Identify one area where you need to "flee" rather than manage temptation
Day 4: Faithfulness in Marriage
Reading: Ephesians 5:22-33; Proverbs 5:15-23
Reflection: Marriage is meant to display Christ's relationship with the Church—sacrificial, faithful, covenant love. God's design includes complete intimacy: physical, emotional, spiritual, and relational. Protecting your marriage means actively investing in it, not just avoiding adultery.
Prayer: "Father, help me love my spouse the way Christ loves the Church. Show me where I've been selfish or distant. Renew intimacy in every area of our marriage. Protect us from the enemy's schemes to divide and destroy. Make our marriage a testimony of Your faithful love. Amen."
Action Items:
Schedule a date night or intentional time with your spouse this week
Ask your spouse: "How can I love you better?"
Pray together with your spouse (even if it feels awkward at first)
Day 5: Restoration and Moving Forward
Reading: John 8:1-11; Romans 12:1-2; Joel 2:25-27
Reflection: Jesus offers both grace and truth. He doesn't excuse sin, but He does provide forgiveness and the power to "go and sin no more." No past is beyond redemption. God can restore what the enemy has stolen. Offering your whole self to God—including your sexuality—is how you discover His good and perfect will.
Prayer: "Lord Jesus, I offer my whole self to You—my body, my past, my present, my future. Where there's been brokenness, bring restoration. Where there's been shame, bring freedom. Transform my mind and help me walk in purity and wholeness. I trust You to redeem my story. Amen."
Action Items:
Write out Romans 12:1-2 and place it somewhere you'll see daily
If needed, seek professional Christian counseling or pastoral support for healing
Identify one specific way you'll pursue holiness this week
Share your commitment to purity with a trusted accountability partner
Closing Thought:
The seventh commandment isn't about God trying to ruin your fun—it's about Him protecting something sacred. Whether you're married or single, struggling or thriving, remember: the God who says "Do not commit adultery" is the same God who has never once been unfaithful to you. His grace is greater than your past, and His power is sufficient for your future.
Every Sunday: Review your three names and pray for them
Every Week: Have at least one meaningful interaction with each person
Every Month: Look for an opportunity to invite one of them to church or a spiritual conversation
Remember: You're not responsible for outcomes—just obedience. Plant, Invite, Share, Love. God handles the growth.
"How can they hear without a proclaimer? And how can they preach unless they are sent?"
- Romans 10:14-15
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