Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

“But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself. Blows and disgrace are his lot, and his shame will never be wiped away"
Proverbs 6:32–33

Scripture reminds us that marriage is a sacred covenant, not a casual commitment.

A sobering example comes from a Malaysian woman who divorced her husband to marry a foreign furniture shop owner from Pakistan. Blinded by emotion, she ignored clear warning signs. After the marriage, she discovered he had used her to obtain a business license - and that he was already married to two other women. The betrayal left her devastated, ashamed, and deeply scarred.

Her story echoes the warning of Proverbs: “The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down” (Proverbs 14:1). A decision made without discernment brought dishonor and lasting pain.

Let this serve as a wake-up call: love without wisdom can lead to ruin. Before giving your heart, seek godly counsel, pray earnestly, and discern the fruit of a man’s character rather than being swayed by charm. True love honors God, protects dignity, and builds a future rooted in truth. Faithfulness leads to life, trust, and blessing - but adultery and deception end in destruction, disgrace, and deep regret.

Proverbs 6:32–33 remind believers that sexual immorality has deep, long-lasting effects. It calls us to honor marriage as a covenant and to guard our hearts and actions with wisdom. It emphasises the importance of wisdom, discretion, and moral integrity in making life decisions.

“A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person"