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A few years ago, we had a series here on Protips about romance in the workplace. While it is true that many beautiful relationships have blossomed in the workplace, the sad reality is, illicit affairs also happen in many office settings..
How can you avoid being the next victim of these problematic and illegal affairs? First, let’s look at several passages from the Bible to understand why we should shun away from extramarital affairs.
Proverbs 5:3-9 gives us a stern warning, “The lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil. But the result is as bitter as poison, sharp as a double-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave. For she does not care about the path to life. She staggers down a crooked trail and doesn’t even realize where it leads. So now, my sons, listen to me. Never stray from what I am about to say: Run from her! Don’t go near the door of her house! If you do, you will lose your honor and hand over to merciless people everything you have achieved in life.”
Exodus 20:14 reminds us of the 7th commandment, “You shall not commit adultery.” And Proverbs 4:23 tells us that, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it affects everything you do.”
How can you avoid being involved in illicit affairs? Here are five simple but very helpful tips:
1) Make known to everyone what your civil status is. If you are married, wear your wedding ring all the time. Display your family picture on your desk. Now, if you are single and a married person is making you his “target”, remind him of his status and family obligations.
2) Don’t entertain men or women who are showing you extra-ordinary care of attention.
It may be flattering, especially if you are not given this special attention at home. But don’t play with fire if you don’t want to be burned.
3) Watch your words. Don’t joke about infidelity. Your defenses against temptation weaken when you take sin lightly. An Extra-marital affair is no laughing matter. You won’t be laughing if it hits your marriage. Just consider the pain and destruction that it will cause you, your spouse and children.
4) Know what you value most. An illicit affair may give you temporary pleasure but is it worth the troubles that you will cause your family? What is most important to you?
5) Cling to God, cling to your family. Be open to God about your struggles and don’t fight it alone. You need God’s supernatural strength to flee from temptation. Be honest with your spouse and tell him or her of your needs.
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SHIELA S. VILLAMOR
Learning Resource Center, University of the Philippines in the Visayas
5023 Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES
Telefax: (033) 3158908/5137557/5093361 Mobile: +639207076063
Learning Resource Center, University of the Philippines in the Visayas
5023 Miagao, Iloilo, PHILIPPINES
Telefax: (033) 3158908/5137557/5093361 Mobile: +639207076063
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