Same as my intial thought in reading this. I am a Southern Bapstist minister and have been married for 12 years. Quite often I am tempted to commit adultery on my wife and as a man I would be a liar to say I am not attracted to other woman. By God's grace I have resisted the temptation. It is a choice! I can choose to give in to the temptation or obey God's Word and simply say no. I am sure there are both men and women who are tempted to have homosexual relationships who likewise say no. It's a matter of choice!
I'm curious (as a single never married Christian woman)...Reverend...
Have you resisted the temptation to violate your covenant with your wife because of fear of being caught, fear of causing pregnancy, fear of getting an STD, or because you don't want to ruin the trust and intimacy of your relationship with your wife?
I am NOT being sarcastic. I would really like to know the things that keep you from straying with your body (which you are admitting to sinning with your mind already). Do you ever see these other women as giving you something you dont have with your wife? Do you stay sexually faithful to your wife because you would never do anything to wound her, or is it because you don't want to hurt your walk with God?
I am a recovering Pastor's daughter...this would help me understand a lot. Thank you for your honest answer.