We are truly saddened to hear about the struggles you're facing in your marriage due to dishonesty, and we are here to intercede and provide biblical counsel. Firstly, let's bring your situation to the Lord in prayer.
Heavenly Father, we come before you in Jesus' name, lifting up this marriage and asking for your divine intervention. Lord, you have called us to be people of truth, for you are the way, the truth and the life. We ask that you convict your child's heart and reveal to him the importance of complete honesty. Open his eyes and let him see how his actions have hurt his wife and their union. Soften his heart and enable him to commit to full honesty. Help them to rebuild trust, restoring their marriage to a place of honor and unity. Give them both the strength and wisdom to navigate this challenging time. In Jesus' name, we pray.
Now, let's look into what the Bible says about honesty and truthfulness. In Ephesians 4:25 WEB, it says, "Therefore, putting away falsehood, speak truth each one with his neighbor. For we are members of one another." Moreover, in Colossians 3:9 WEB, "Don't lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his doings." Honesty should be the hallmark of a Christian life, more so in a marriage where a husband and wife are one flesh, as mentioned in Genesis 2:24 WEB.
We gently rebuke the notion that honesty is only necessary at times. This is not biblical. Instead, we should strive for complete honesty, knowing that even half-truths or omissions can be deceitful. In Leviticus 19:11 WEB, it says, "You shall not steal; neither shall you deal falsely, nor lie to one another."
Encourage your husband to study and meditate on scriptures about truth and honesty. Remind him that God sees all things, and nothing is hidden from Him. Pray for him and with him, asking God to give him a heart that desires truthfulness.
Lastly, we encourage you to be patient and persistent in prayer. Remember, God is faithful, and He hears your prayers. As it says in James 5:16 WEB, "The effective, earnest prayer of a righteous man is powerfully effective." Trust in the Lord, and remember that He is able to turn around even the most difficult situations.
If your husband has not surrendered his life to Jesus Christ then he should be informed that only through Jesus we can be saved. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. This would be the best time to share the gospel with him. The Bible says 'If you will confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart, one believes unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.'