How to forgive cheating husband Bible quotes

Is it still possible to forgive your husband for cheating in this generation, where it is easier to end a marriage with divorce? How could the Bible help in forgiving a cheating husband?

No one could ever imagine that one day you would soon realize that your husband, the man you have given your life, cheated on you. Forgiving could be easier said than done regarding the betrayal of someone you have entrusted your life and your family with.

However, forgiving does not mean what they did is acceptable. It means giving yourself the freedom to move on without hurting. Your feelings are valid, and it is typical for a wife to get mad and hurt once they know about the betrayal. 

Why do I need to forgive my cheating husband? 

Regardless of what kind of cheating your husband did, no matter how painful it is, we still need to choose to forgive them, even if they repent. 

Besides, those who do not choose to forgive unconsciously put themselves in prison for anger, hatred, and regrets. It could lead us to hurt ourselves more and allow satan to steal the joy God has given us.

Bible quotes or verses to help you forgive your cheating husband

We must remember that we do not have to face it alone in this dark moment. God is with you in every process, and you do not need to be stagnant in your pain. If you surrendered your pain to Him, you would see His touching and healing your heart along the way to forgiveness and freedom.

Moreover, the Bible did not say forgiving could be easy, but it says we must forgive.

Here are some Bible verses that could help you forgive the unforgivable sin of your husband

Forgive to be forgiven

“For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.” –Matthew 6:14-15

We all have sinned to God, and even if it is still painful to forgive your husband, you must because you want God to forgive you for all your shortcomings. 

Forgiving when you are in pain is difficult, but reminding ourselves that we are forgiven only by God’s grace and unconditional love will help us do the same with our cheating husband.

In addition, God understands that you need time to heal and rebuild the broken trust. Dr. Rick Warren says that forgiveness is necessary whether or not your husband asks for it. Yet, trust needs to be rebuilt over time and requires a track record. 

Furthermore, he said that if someone hurts you consistently, God commands you to forgive them instantly. But, He does not expect you to trust them immediately and allow them to continue to hurt you.

Love covers all wrong

“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” –Proverbs 10:12

The more you allow satan to use your pain to resent your husband, the more you struggle. But when you allow God’s love to help you heal from your pain, you will have the freedom to forgive. 

As a wife who has been tortured emotionally, it may be challenging to cover all the wrongdoings of your husband. Yet, covering means living with peace and choosing to forgive no matter how painful.

Remember that Jesus Christ paid for all your sins and cleansed you as white as snow. (Isaiah 1:18) Because of His love for us, He died on the cross and rose again for our wrongdoings to be forgiven. 

No fear in love

“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”  –1 John 4:18

You might be afraid that when you forgive your husband, they might hurt you again. As a wife who suffered from her husband’s betrayal, it is common to be afraid of trusting your heart again to your husband. 

On the contrary, God’s love for His people drives Him to allow His Son, Jesus Christ, to redeem them. As a father, God is afraid to let go of His son and be crucified. Yet, out of His love, He was able to conquer fear. 

Also, God is Love, so He will be with you when you forgive your cheating husband. His love will make you brave to love your husband despite the pain he has caused you.

Let God repay for you

“Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” –Romans 12:19

It is not that you want God to harm your husband because of what he did, but God is telling you that you do not have to do anything against your husband. 

When you take your revenge, you are putting justice into your hands, which would only lead you to sin against God. He is a righteous God that gives consequences for people who have sinned against Him.

More importantly, God asks you to forgive, not to fight against your cheating husband. Let His justice teach your husband a lesson because God corrects His people with love.

Be good to those who hurt you

“Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. –Romans 12:21

Just like Jesus Christ, when the people persecuted Him, He even asked His Father in Heaven to forgive them, for they did not know what they were doing. Jesus himself, who had suffered the most unbearable torture physically, emotionally, and mentally did not overcome with evil but good.

The pain of being cheated is unbearable, and no one can question how painful it is. However, who are we not to forgive and treat those who hurt us with good when Jesus Christ did it?

Besides, whenever it is difficult to treat your husband nicely, we must remind ourselves that Jesus did nothing to harm us. He even loves and heals the people.

Love bears all things

“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Love never ends.”- 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

No matter how difficult it is to forgive when you choose to love your husband, you must bear everything, including his downfall. You still need to believe that the man you married is good.

Although it may be impossible for him to change, you just need to believe and hope that everything is possible with God. He is not deaf to your prayers, and your willingness to forgive your cheating husband would allow God to move into your situation. 

Besides, have faith that there is still hope to save your marriage. Do not give up, and bear with your husband. This season of brokenness could be used for your season of greatness. 

Also, believe that God could restore your love for your husband, and eventually, the pain will fade. Always look at Jesus Christ on how He endured all the pain and holds on to the hope that His sacrifices could allow humans to be forgiven and saved by God.

They say that marriage is an endless forgiveness of two imperfect people joined together by God’s perfect love.