Which commandment forbids adultery?

Which commandment forbids adultery?

• A. You shall not steal.
• B. You shall not bear false witness.
• C. You shall not commit adultery.
• D. You shall not covet thy neighbor's goods.

Answer: (C)

Being faithful in marriage is the idea behind this commandment. It specifically tells you not to commit adultery, which means you should remain loyal to your husband or wife. This keeps trust strong in the relationship and helps protect families and communities. The other commandments cover different wrongs—stealing is about taking someone else’s property, bearing false witness is lying about someone, and coveting is wanting what belongs to others—so they don’t address the act of being unfaithful in marriage.

Being faithful in marriage is the idea behind this commandment. It specifically tells you not to commit adultery, which means you should remain loyal to your husband or wife. This keeps trust strong in the relationship and helps protect families and communities. The other commandments cover different wrongs—stealing is about taking someone else’s property, bearing false witness is lying about someone, and coveting is wanting what belongs to others—so they don’t address the act of being unfaithful in marriage.