God bids you not to commit lechery, that is, not to have…
““God bids you not to commit lechery, that is, not to have sex with any woman except your wife. You ask of her that she should not have sex with anyone except you -- yet you are not willing to observe the same restraint in return. Where you ought to be ahead of your wife in virtue, you collapse under the onset of lechery. ... Complaints are always being made about men's lechery, yet wives do not dare to find fault with their husbands for it. Male lechery is so brazen and so habitual that it is now sanctioned [= permitted], to the extent that men tell their wives that lechery and adultery are legitimate for men but not for women.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Calls out double standards in sexual morality, urging equal virtue and restraint for both spouses.
In simple terms: Both partners should practice the same sexual fidelity.
Key Takeaway
Promote mutual fidelity and fairness in relationships.
Themes
morality
gender equality
faith
Mood
critical
ethical
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- religious teaching
- personal reflection
- community standards
Key Concepts
theology
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can couples take to ensure equal standards?
- How does society reinforce double standards?
A Different Perspective
Cultural norms often excuse male infidelity, making change hard.