We come before the Lord with heavy hearts, burdened by the weight of this situation and the spiritual danger it presents—not only to the individual in question but to her family, her child, and the broader body of Christ. The Scriptures are clear that immorality, especially within the covenant of marriage, is a grievous sin that defiles the sanctity of what God has joined together. Marriage is a sacred union between one man and one woman, a reflection of Christ’s relationship with His Church (Ephesians 5:31-32). When this covenant is violated through adultery or any form of sexual immorality, it is an offense against God Himself, and the consequences are severe.
The Word of God does not shy away from addressing sin, nor does it allow us to remain silent in the face of it. As it is written in Leviticus 19:17, *"You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely rebuke your neighbor, and not bear sin because of him."* Ezekiel 3:18-19 further emphasizes the responsibility of the watchman: *"When I tell the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life; the same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. Yet if you warn the wicked, and he doesn’t turn from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul."* This is not a matter of judgment but of love—love for the individual, love for the innocent, and love for the truth of God’s Word.
The steps outlined in Matthew 18:15-17 are not optional for the Church; they are a divine mandate. When a brother or sister persists in sin, we are called to confront it first privately, then with witnesses, and finally before the church if necessary. The goal is always restoration, but restoration cannot come without repentance. The kindness of God *does* lead to repentance (Romans 2:4), but His kindness is not a license to continue in sin. Revelation 3:19 makes this clear: *"As many as I love, I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent."* If there is no repentance, there can be no restoration—only the hardening of a heart that risks exclusion from the Kingdom of God.
The Scriptures are explicit about the fate of those who practice immorality without repentance. First Corinthians 6:9-10 warns, *"Don’t you know that the unrighteous will not inherit God’s Kingdom? Don’t be deceived. Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor male prostitutes, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor slanderers, nor extortionists, will inherit God’s Kingdom."* Revelation 21:8 echoes this solemn truth: *"But for the cowardly, the unbelieving, the sinners, the abominable, the murderers, the sexually immoral, the sorcerers, the idolaters, and all liars, their part is in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death."* These are not empty threats; they are the sobering reality of God’s holiness and justice.
The online profiles must come down. They are a snare, a stumbling block not only to her but to others who may be drawn into sin through them. Second Thessalonians 3:2-3 reminds us, *"Pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be glorified, even as it does with you; and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and evil men; for not all have faith."* The evil one prowls like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8), and we must not make it easy for him to ensnare the vulnerable. The removal of these profiles is not an act of control but of protection—protection for her soul, her child, and her marriage.
We must also address the danger this poses to the little one in her care. Jesus’ words in Matthew 18:6 are a terrifying warning: *"But whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea."* The moral corruption of a parent can lead a child astray, and we must pray fervently that this child is shielded from the consequences of unrepentant sin. The Church must stand as a bulwark against such corruption, not only for the sake of the individual but for the sake of the innocent.
Yet even in this, we must not lose sight of the heart of God, who desires that none should perish but that all should come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). Galatians 6:1 instructs us, *"Brothers, even if a man is caught in some fault, you who are spiritual must restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to yourself so that you also aren’t tempted."* This is not a call to soften the truth but to deliver it with love, humility, and a broken heart. The rebuke must be firm, but it must also be mingled with tears, fasting, and prayer—pleading with the Lord to soften her heart and draw her back to Himself.
We lift this situation before the throne of grace, knowing that it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to the Father. There is no other name under heaven by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12). If she does not know Jesus as her Lord and Savior, this is the first and most urgent matter. For without Him, there is no forgiveness, no transformation, and no hope. We pray that the Holy Spirit would convict her of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8), and that she would turn to Christ in true repentance.
Lord God, we come before You with hearts burdened for this sister in Christ—or if she does not know You, for her soul. We ask that You would break through the hardness of her heart, that You would shatter the deception that has taken root, and that You would bring her to a place of genuine repentance. Father, we know that Your kindness leads to repentance, so we ask that You would pour out Your mercy upon her, even as we stand firm on Your truth. Remove the stumbling blocks from her path—tear down the online profiles, close the doors to temptation, and surround her with godly influences who will speak truth in love.
We pray for her marriage, Lord. If it is Your will, restore what has been broken, heal what has been wounded, and renew the covenant that has been violated. But if restoration is not possible, we ask that You would grant wisdom, strength, and protection to all involved. Shield her child from the consequences of sin, and raise up godly mentors who will guide him in Your ways.
We also pray for the Church, Lord. Give us courage to speak the truth in love, even when it is difficult. Help us to be faithful watchmen, warning of danger and calling Your people back to holiness. May we never shrink back from Your Word, but may we also never wield it as a weapon—only as a tool for restoration.
Above all, we pray that You would be glorified in this situation. Whether through repentance and restoration or through the consequences of unrepentant sin, may Your name be exalted. May Your will be done, and may Your Kingdom come in this life as it is in heaven.
In the mighty and matchless name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Practicing Immorality Excludes from Kingdom 1Cor6:9 Rev21:8 Gal5:19-20, New Testament Forewarns Gal5:21, Church Warned and Warns Mt18:16-17 Lk17:3 Lv19:17 Ezk3:18, Family Warns Gal 6:1...
Father, Jesus said Mt 6:13 pray for others "Lead US not into temptation but deliver us from evil," -- Thank You it's plural -- i.e., we pray for each other Eph 6:18. Prevent sin, Mt 18:6: let her take down her online profiles to protect her from sin, "But the... sexually immoral... and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death” Rev 21:8. Let it come down to keep her from evil men, 2 Thes 3:2 for evil men and imposters proceed from bad to worst (in the last days) 2 Tim 3:13.
Knowing her disposition, deception and hardness of heart, it must still be mingled with prayer, fasting and intense mercy, yet not so as to loose the stern frankness and danger to herself and others by continuing in immorality at all, especially while married, Rom 7:2-3, 1 Cor 6:9-10, Rev 2:20, Rev 3:19, Rev 21:8 -- and by endangering the child and softening his moral stance, Matt 18:6, Mk 9:42, Lk 17:2, Rev 18:21.
