The seventh commandment of the Ten Commandments says, “You shall not commit adultery.” This commandment is mostly for adults because it has to do with marriage, but even kids can follow the seventh commandment!
God values marriage very much. In the six days of creation, after God made each new thing He saw that it was good, but there was one thing that wasn’t good: it wasn’t good for man to be alone. When God made Adam and Eve, the very first people, He made marriage. When men and women get married they make vows, or promises, to each other. Adultery is breaking the promises you make to your husband or wife when you get married. And even though marriage is for men and women, not boys and girls, we can still follow this commandment even when we’re young. We can keep our promises and we can try to not do things that our future husband or wife would not want us to do. Let’s all follow the seventh commandment!
Bible Verses About the Seventh Commandment:
- Exodus 20:14 | The Seventh Commandment
- Genesis 2:18-25 | The First Marriage
- Mark 10: 6-9 | “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”
- Numbers 30:2 | Don’t Break Your Promises
Family Time Questions About the Seventh Commandment:
• Why is it so important for us to keep our promises?
• Why wasn’t it good for Adam to be alone?
• Why do you think marriage is so important to God?
Prayer:
Dear God, thank you for your goodness to me. Please help me to always keep my promises. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
A Note to Parents and Teachers:
Adultery is a difficult topic to discuss with kids, especially if they haven’t had “the talk” yet. If you are teaching other people’s children, like in a school or church setting, it’s very important to not go into more detail than the children’s parents are comfortable with, so it’s always best to assume that they haven’t had “the talk” yet. I tried my best in this video to explain adultery in a way that even little kids could follow, and when kids ask “what’s adultery?” I like to say, “Adultery is breaking the promises you make your husband or wife when you get married.” It’s not the full definition, but I feel it’s enough to help kids understand what the seventh commandment means. For Parents, simply use your best judgment and teach your kids whatever you think they are ready for.
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