Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out
Tom Lamb • August 2, 2025
Be Sure Your Sin Will Find You Out
Unless you’ve been off social media this past week, you’ve likely seen Numbers 32:23 come to life in a viral and painful way:
“Be sure your sin will find you out.”
During a recent concert, suddenly, a hidden infidelity was exposed on a “Kiss Cam” in front of tens of thousands of people and then most likely millions on social media.
Hidden sin doesn’t stay hidden forever. And in our world today, infidelity is no rare event, it’s an epidemic!
The Reality of Infidelity:
• 20% of married men and 13% of married women admit to cheating on their spouse.• 31% of affairs begin in the workplace.• 24% of divorces cite infidelity as the primary cause.
Think about that for a moment:
1 in 5 people you know is likely unfaithful and another 1 in 5 is the one being betrayed.
The damage doesn’t stop at the affair. It spills over into marriages, children, churches, workplaces, and futures.
What does God say about adultery?
“You shall not commit adultery.” – Exodus 20:14“He who commits adultery lacks sense; he who does it destroys himself.” – Proverbs 6:32“Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned?” – Proverbs 6:27“The eye of the adulterer waits for twilight, thinking, ‘No eye will see me.’” – Job 24:15“Everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery in his heart.” – Matthew 5:28
God doesn’t just prohibit adultery; He reveals the destruction it causes. Whether physical or emotional, secret or exposed, adultery erodes everything it touches.
Where do you stand?
Each of us is likely in one of three categories:
1. You haven’t been personally affected, yet.2. You’ve been the victim of adultery.3. You’re in, or dangerously close to, an adulterous relationship.
If you haven’t been personally affected:
Be a faithful friend to those who have. Whether they’re the betrayed or the one who’s fallen, they need grace, truth, and support. Pray for them. Listen to them. Walk with them toward healing.
If you’re the victim of infidelity:
I am so deeply sorry. I know your heart feels crushed, your trust shattered. You may feel anger, grief, confusion, even shame. Please don’t walk this alone. Talk with trusted friends, pastors, or a counselor. You don’t have to make every decision today. Give yourself space. Let God meet you in the pain. He is near to the brokenhearted (Psalm 34:18).
If you’re the one in the affair or flirting with one:
Stop! Now!Confess what you’ve done. Don’t wait for it to get worse or be exposed.Yes, it will be painful. It will be messy. But you have a much better chance of saving your marriage if you face the truth today. As Scripture warns, “Be sure your sin will find you out.” The sooner you bring it into the light, the sooner healing can begin.
God Offers a Better Way
“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us...” – 1 John 1:9“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10“There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” – Romans 8:1
God calls every one of us, not just to feel bad about sin, but to repent, receive forgiveness, and be restored.
The road to healing is hard. But with Christ, it’s possible.
If this post stirred something in you, reach out. Whether you need counseling, accountability, or simply someone to pray with you, you are not alone.
There is freedom on the other side of truth.
There is grace for even the deepest failure.