
In cases of sexual immorality, Jesus did not ignore this sin, nor did He say that it did not exist or that it is not a serious sin, but in each case He looked at the hearts of the sinners, to see whether they were full of regret, bitterness, and repentance. And when the Saviour sees repentance, He forgives and restores the life of the sinner. In the life of the woman of Samaria we see the results of her repentance and forgiveness, in her running into the city and preaching about the Messiah (John 4:29). In the case of the woman who was brought to be stoned to death, He gives her the commandment: “Go now and leave your life of sin!” (John 8:11), and in the case of the woman who brought the alabaster jar, He states, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace!” (Luke 7:50).
In Luke 7:49 we read that those who sat with Him at the table began to say among themselves, “Who is this who even forgives sins?” He is our Creator, Saviour and Redeemer, which is why He has all the power to forgive any sin.
In 1 John 1:9 we read, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just, and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Yes, of any sin, even that of sexual immorality.
When David sinned with Bathsheba, he turned to God in repentance and God forgave him, but David had to bear the consequences of his sin in a very painful way – the death of the infant born from his relationship with Bathsheba.
Mary Magdalene was forgiven by God and her life was restored, but even today her reputation, her testimony, is that of an immoral woman, who has been forgiven.
We truly believe that God is willing and able to forgive us this sin, but we must assume the consequences of this sin. The Saviour may restore the holiness and purity of your body, but the loss of virginity remains a consequence, which you must assume.