It’s not illegal, but it is forbidden in God’s word. Read Exodus 20:14. If you have ever been to a ball game or event where cameras are placed to capture audience participation, you may have found yourself looking at the giant screen to see if you would be shown. When the “Dance Cam” shows you, you have about five seconds to give the crowd your best moves. When the “Kiss Cam” shows you and your date, you are expected to give one another a kiss. Usually the most embarrassing moment is when the camera is on you and you are paying no attention at all because you are on your phone. That changed recently at a Coldplay concert when the camera showed Andy and Kristen. When they realized they were on camera, they covered their faces and ducked. Andy and Kristen were married, just not to each other. The moment went viral and soon the whole internet and news stations reported the event. They worked for the same company. Andy was CEO. Kristen was the head of HR. Both resigned within days of the event. God says, “Do not commit adultery.” Cheating damages trusts and destroys relationships. The Ten Commandments have not been given to us to restrict our freedom. The Ten Commandments are healthy relationship boundaries that help us love God and love one another. The phrase we use for the Kiss Cam aftermath is that they “fell from grace.” Two people in high leadership positions in an up-and-coming company now find themselves unemployed, embarrassed, and the target of scrutiny. As I contemplate the moment, I can’t help but feel for the spouses, children, family, and friends of these individuals and the hurt they are feeling. Relationships are being destroyed. As Christians, we’re taught to obey God’s word. We are also taught to extend grace. God’s grace is how relationships are repaired. When we fall from grace, we must repent. We say we are sorry, and we commit ourselves to making better choices. Trust can be rebuilt by making good choices over time. Grace is a gift that can rebuild relationships after falling from grace. Truth says, “You hurt me.” Grace says, “But I’m willing to give you another chance.” 



Holy God, give us the strength to follow your teachings so that we can have a healthy relationship with you and our neighbors. Forgive us when we fall from grace. Help us to extend grace to others who fall, just as we would want them to extend grace to us. Amen.