THE SEVENTH COMMANDMENT
Thou shalt not commit adultery (Exodus 20:14).
Naturally, this commandment means what it says. The Christian standard of conduct with regard to personal purity will never be improved on. Not to commit adultery is fundamentally important because on it is founded the sanctity of the family. But, of course, there is a great deal more in it than that.
One of the most common Hebrew synonyms was adultery for idolatry. In the Old Testament these two words are almost always interchangeable. The worship of false gods was described as adultery. The fundamental idea behind this commandment is to have one God. As you read through the Old Testament, you will find that the idea of the adulterous woman who is unfaithful to her husband constantly means the human soul that is turning away to some other god.
Part of living in the Eden given to us by God entails caring for the garden and nurturing all that is in it. That includes our wives and husbands. Human relationships, like plants and animals require nourishment and attention. If that attention and nourishment is focused one someone or something else, our plants and our relationships suffer. Failure to provide essential care and love causes weakness, sickness and death. Toxic substances kill life and toxic behavior such as adultery kills relationships. it is the emotional equivalent of poison. When we put God first in our lives by following his will, we are immune to such things as adultery. Then the false idols of lust, pride, vanity and ego are put in check and our attention is focused on our Garden and our families.
Focusing in Eden,
Z Gardener
Good Morning Garden 
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