Dr. Tan Tek Seng

DAILY REFLECTION

15 Jan 2026

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭24‬ ‭

In today’s workplace, where long hours and close professional relationships are common, the temptation toward adultery can quietly arise. 

From a biblical perspective, such unfaithfulness is never simply a personal weakness. Scripture consistently portrays adultery as a violation of covenant, a profound betrayal of trust, and an offense against God’s holy design for marriage. Believers are therefore called to establish clear moral boundaries and fostering a culture of respect, accountability, and integrity that honors the sacredness of marriage.

Sexual intimacy within marriage is God’s gift, a sacred act through which husband and wife share a unique and exclusive bond characterized by mutual surrender, trust, and covenant faithfulness. To step outside this covenant through adultery desecrates what God has consecrated, causing deep harm to the marriage, the family, and the believer’s testimony to the world.

Genesis 2:24 affirms that marriage is a divinely ordained covenant marked by exclusive commitment and lifelong unity. It calls husbands and wives to prioritize their union, remain faithful through all seasons, and reflect God’s covenantal love in their relationship. Upholding this calling safeguards the heart of marriage and honors God’s holy purpose.

“A good marriage isn't something you find; it's something you make."