If I am saved, and almost did something that I shouldn't have done what do I need to do?

Question

Almost cheated entirely on my husband

Answer 1

Thank God that you did not complete your wrong doing. Ask for forgiveness for whatever you may have done.. and let it go.. believe that God has forgiven you, so now, forgive yourself. Go from there..
I truly do understand this one..
God bless..

Answer 2

Don't do it again, and reflect on why you almost did. It (although classically a sin) is an instinct that should be discussed openly and honestly. Unfortunately the suppression of this emotion tends to lead us to act out on the impulse. Not to sound crass, had you had sex with anyone before your husband? The point being it isn't the sex that bothers us when someone cheats, it's the betrayal. I would suggest talking to your husband about it.

Answer 3

Well, you havn't actually commited the sin, right? I hear the number one thing that tears marriages apart is lack of communication. When was the last time you and hubby had a good talk? I would want to know if my husband was having feelings like that, then we could work on our marriage together. Either way, it sounds like your marriage must be a little rocky to even consider cheating on your husband. Personally, I try not to get involved in a situation where it could even lead to temptation.

Answer 4

Don't look for an easy, blanket, one size fits all answer, or just sweep it under the rug. Figure out why it happened and what you can do to fix the problem. That doesn't mean become completely attentive to your husband and think "I'll never do that again", that wont make it just go away. It also doesn't mean you should break up, but until you figure out the what and why, you have to keep your mind, heart, and spirit open to several options. Be honest with yourself, and if or when the time comes, be honset with him too.

Answer 5

All you have to do is to ask God's forgiveness for having the thought about cheating on your husband. Ask him for the strength to not ever have the thought again. He will forgive you! And most of all you must really have it in your heart that you will never do it again. God knows all!

Answer 6

Pour it all out to God. I wouldn't tell my husband about it until I had let some prayer and time go by. You're going to need wisdom and that is never instant. Then, ask God for the grace and opportunity to confess to your husband and ask for forgiveness, if that's how you feel led.

Answer 7

Maybe tell your husband so he can know of your weakness and pray to God that he will help you both in temptation. If you can trust your husband you should be able to work this out. If your husband is aware he can watch for signs and catch you if you fall.

Answer 8

You have already committed on your husband. Jesus said, "I say do not commit adultery but I say if you lust after one or think it in your heart you have already committed adultery".
Now saying that I also say to you this: You are covered by Jesus blood for all the sins you committed or ever commited. To be in right standing with God you must confess this sin. Also, you must break your seeing this one that you have lusted after and pray that the Lord will turn your heart back to your husband.

Answer 9

The key word is almost. Count your blessings. Stay on the path with Jesus. There's thorny bushes on both sides of that path, and sometimes you may get scratched or worse, wander away. Again, count your blessings and return to the path. God knows you reflect thoughtfully.

Answer 10

I think you need to tell your husband and ask him for forgiveness. I think your conscience would trouble you endlessly if you do not take this step.

Also, ask God for His forgiveness and seek not to sin again in this area of your life. He WILL forgive you.

As Jesus said to the woman caught in the very act of adultery, "Go, and sin no more."