"Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain."
Psalm 127:1
When one is looking to buy a house, it's wise to have an inspection performed. Does the furnace work properly? How's the hot water tank look? Are there any leaks in the roof? Is the foundation strong and secure? A house, no matter how lovely is appears to be, is worthless if the foundation is not sound.
The same is true for a family, a marriage or an individual. If there are cracks that are unrepaired, they'll only get bigger until everything falls flat and rings hollow.
The moral of the story is to build your house on the Rock of Jesus Christ. What does that mean, exactly? Employ his principles of love, mercy and forgiveness. Seek first his righteousness and all else will be added to you. Follow the Ten Commandments i.e. do not lie, do not covet and do not commit adultery.
That last one is the worst of all, not only for the adulterer, but for everyone involved. It bring on a tsunami of terror whose ripples are still keenly felt years later. It doesn't matter how remorseful the "sinner" is, how true and trustworthy he/she now strive to be, the foundation has suffered a blow and it'll never be the same.
So, unless you want to live like a haunted pariah for the rest of your days, do not commit adultery.
Sometimes, a house has been condemned and is torn down. If a rebuild is planned, be sure to follow God's blueprint.
"There is no one who does good, not even one." Psalm 14:3
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