Mrkvicka
believes the only hope for betraying adulterers is the Word of God.
This is what he tries to do with his books and counseling – ensure
that as many as possible know what a true evil adultery is, and that
they know it before-the-fact, as it is far easier to avoid the evil
than to get back once the line has been crossed.
His
efforts on behalf of families, understanding adultery, and the
devastating effect of divorce on children has earned him a United
States Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition.
He
started writing professionally in 1980.
Author Links -
Website: www.EdwardFMrkvickaJr.com
By:
Dr. Edward F. Mrkvicka, Jr., D.D. (h.c.)
As
a Christian non-fiction writer, this question is crucial to being
able to bring the Word of God to others through my books.
It
is important to understand that what an author has to say is
basically meaningless when compared to the wisdom contained in
Scripture – and that’s where things often go wrong. Some authors
allow themselves the arrogance to believe that their opinion(s) are
important, while I believe a Christian writer’s job is to humbly
reveal the importance of God and His Word.
With
that in mind, hone in on a topic and then cull the Bible for every
verse germane to that subject. Doing so will give you a foundation
you can build on. This can be accomplished by using a reference Bible
(I use the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible). Researching your subject
matter in-depth spiritually will often give you a whole new approach
than you may have had on day one. Don’t make the Bible fit your
writing needs, make your writing in concert with the Bible.
There
is probably no bigger error a writer can make when incorporating the
Bible in a book than failing to read/understand the Bible in context.
So many single verses of Scripture cannot be understood without
reading companion verses. This truth can lead both author and reader
astray. This is not an insignificant aside. If an author isn’t
careful, careless use of the Bible will lead to a writing disaster.
Conversely, faithful application will almost always significantly
advance and improve your work.
Book Genre: Religion: Christian Life
Publisher: Tate Publishing &
Enterprises
Release Date: Sept. 2011
Book Description: 'Thou shalt not commit adultery' (Exodus 20:14).
Have you found yourself contemplating committing adultery? Are you
currently in an adulterous relationship? Have you been affected by an
act of adultery? If you answered yes to any of these questions, No
Innocent Affair: Making Right the Wrong of Adultery is the tool you
need.
An avid student of the Word, Ed Mrkvicka addresses the fact that
adultery is one of the main contributors to the destruction of the
American family and seeks to reverse this terrifying statistic.
Mrkvicka posits that few who engage in adulterous relationships
realize the enormity of the cost of infidelity, both to themselves
and innocent people in their lives.
Beginning by comparing God's view of adultery to society's view, No
Innocent Affair explains in frank yet loving terms that unrepentant
adultery is more than just an innocent affair. It is choosing Satan
over Jesus and death over life. Mrkvicka desires to lead adulterers
to repentance and eternal life with Jesus Christ.
Most importantly, No Innocent Affair takes you on a step-by-step
biblical progression that leads to the sin of adultery being forgiven
and salvation reclaimed.
Infidelity is no easy subject to discuss, but it is one that must be
addressed. Follow along on this exploration of the consequences and
ways out of adultery.
Excerpt:
Nothing
could be clearer. Unrepentant adulterers will not spend
eternity
in heaven.
So
if you’re thinking about committing adultery, don’t. The cost
to
everyone, especially you, is just too high. Adultery is more than
physical
lust
or an innocent affair and/or choosing another person
over
one’s spouse. Adultery is choosing Satan over Jesus, death over
life,
and hell over heaven. But God does not condemn us to that
fate.
Instead, if we will follow the step-by-step instructions culled
from
the Bible and offered in this book, He forgives us so we may
be
saved. Of course, as with all things God asks of His children,
our
obedience is rewarded far beyond what we deserve: “Then shall
the
King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my
Father,
inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of
the
world” (Matthew 25:34).
If
you’re in an adulterous relationship, end it. Now.
As with all
sin,
adulterers must first admit it and then quit it. Thank God we
can
be forgiven, but only if we repent and make right that which we
have
made wrong.
Lastly,
no matter how far removed we are from the Light of the
Lord,
we must never forget the life-affirming words of Jesus in Luke
15:7.
“I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over on sinner
that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which
need no repentance.”
Thank you for hosting today! From Virtual Book Tour Cafe
ReplyDeleteHi there - I really appreciate your post. His message is pretty plain and clear. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteD. Coto (fictionzeal.com) - Pit Crew