Review of a Powerful Book
You want the truth about adultery? Here it is in its purest form.

“She means nothing to me. I love you.” “It was just a one time thing; I broke it off.” “You don’t give me what I need.” Any of these statements sound familiar? Maybe you’ve heard some of them or maybe you’ve even said some of them. There are no good reasons for affairs; only excuses. There is no such thing as an innocent affair. We see first hand in ‘No Innocent Affair’ the destructive force adultery truly is.
What the readers will discover as they delve into the pages of “No Innocent Affair” is the ugly truth about adultery. Its destructive nature is not isolated to the spouse of the cheating individual. The destruction expands to their friends, job, family, children and even the soul that resides inside of them. Yes, the consequences of adultery are dire.
How does adultery destroy the one committing this sin and deny that individual access to heaven? What is the difference between forgiveness and repentance? Why is salvation and repentance such a critical aspect of redeeming the individual and assuring eternal life in heaven?
Edward’s passion for the Lord and Christian love for everyone is on full display. This self proclaimed ‘connect-the-dots’ kind of guy hopes to help people know the Lord’s commands and laws as He describes them in the Bible. He accomplishes this through his experience as a lay minister and avid student of the Bible. With each passing page, it is virtually impossible not to reflect on your relationship with your loved ones and, more importantly, the Lord.
‘No Innocent Affair’ is a resource and guide book that is strongly supported and validated by the Bible. This painful and devastating topic is laid bare before our eyes through the use of examples, personal insight and Scripture. The author makes no apologies for the awesome truth that is exposed within the pages of this book but these are truths that all believers and nonbelievers must hear, know and understand. If you’ve ever considered or have had an affair I strongly recommend ‘No Innocent Affair.’ This book can help you make the needed changes in your life to ensure your eternal home is in Heaven and not the pit of fire.

Title: No Innocent Affair
Author: Edward F. Mrkvicka Jr.
With Kelly Helen Mrkvicka
ISBN: 978-1-61777-768-4
Genre: Religion, Christian Life
Pages: 200
Reviewed By: Brian Knight
Rating: 5 of 5 Stars


10 Out of 10 Stars
No Innocent Affair by Edward F. Mrkvicka Jr. with Kelly Helen Mrkvicka takes a look at the plague of the 21st century and one of the main contributors to the destruction of the American family-the sin of Adultery.  Being a lay minister and a man who has studied the Word for many years, the author, Edward F. Mrkvicka Jr., gives not his opinion, but gives the absolute truth of God’s Word through an extensive categorical list of scripture therefore laying first a biblical foundation. 

Then by clearly stating first God’s view and comparing it with Society’s view, the author lays bare the truth about adultery and the devastating consequences of adultery, not only to the person who commits the sin, but to others we love in our life who are the innocent victims of this pervasive ripple effect sin that is so prevalent in our society.   
 
Most do no realize the far-reaching consequences of the sin of adultery in their lives, nor the cost and the author makes no mistake that there is no such thing as ‘an innocent affair’.  This book is an eye opener for most and highly recommended for anyone either contemplating an adulterous affair or for those who may have been entangled in an adulterous affair. 

The author shows the way out with some of most practical teachings culminated from the infallible Word of God to bring others out of their sin and into the light of the Lord. 
 
Openly, but lovingly, the author shares the unavoidable, yet dire consequences of adultery and reveals that not only does it affect our lives spiritually and physically, but the sin has a ripple effect that goes on to “… virtually every innocent person in our lives” (p.11). The consequences are so monumental, that no one in their right mind “armed” with the truth of God’s Word would commit adultery, but sadly, the author concedes from a recent survey, “…that over 88 percent of Americans believe adultery is wrong.  Yet 77 percent of marriages involve at least one adultery.”  This alarming fact in our society today is bringing many to the wide-path of destruction.  Quite simply put, it is choosing death over life.  
 
Edward Mrkvicka’s true desire is two-fold, first for all those that may be contemplating adultery to know the absolute truth of God’s Word and the dire consequences and for those that are in an adulterous affair or have been in the past that they would also realize the devastating consequences and that the truth would bring true repentance in their life. 

Lastly, Mrkvicka’s desire is that all would receive eternal life in Jesus Christ.  Again, the author does not give his opinion, but God’s view and His Holy Word.  This book offers no excuses, nor apologies, but gives the truth of the Word of God.  This book is truly a blessing to the body of Christ and to all who read it. 
 
This subject is not an easy subject to be discussed, nor is it very popular, but with so many on the path to destruction in our society it is a must read for anyone entangled in or contemplating adultery.  This fascinating and well-written book exposes the truth and deception in the sin of adultery and brings forth light to the subject. 

Thankfully, the author ends that there is hope and states, “God can save us” (p.11).  For there is one hope, and that one hope is the forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ.  Come, read, know the truth and be set free.

 
Highly Recommended
 
Reviewed by: Christian Book Reviews