The Bible addresses issues of morality, including homosexuality and adultery, in various passages. Here are some key scriptures that reflect the biblical perspective on these matters:
1. **Homosexuality**:
- **Leviticus 18:22**: "You shall not lie with a male as with a woman; it is an abomination."
- **Romans 1:26-27**: "For this reason God gave them up to dishonorable passions. For their women exchanged natural relations for those that are contrary to nature; and the men likewise gave up natural relations with women and were consumed with passion for one another, men committing shameless acts with men and receiving in themselves the due penalty for their error."
2. **Adultery**:
- **Exodus 20:14**: "You shall not commit adultery." (This is one of the Ten Commandments.)
- **Hebrews 13:4**: "Let marriage be held in honor among all, and let the marriage bed be undefiled, for God will judge the sexually immoral and adulterous."
The underlying reason given in scripture for these prohibitions is often related to the sanctity of marriage and the family structure, as well as the idea of covenant faithfulness. The Bible teaches that marriage is a sacred union ordained by God, and actions that violate this covenant are seen as immoral.
God's intention for human relationships is often portrayed as one of love, fidelity, and commitment, and deviations from this design are viewed as contrary to God's will.
