If you are deeply religious or want to become deeply religious in the Christian faith and want to learn what the Bible states about infidelity, then this is a book you must read. While I am in the faith, this book was truly an eye-opening experience. The beginning of the book is where Edward Mrkvicka explains definitions of chosen words and where hand-picked verses from the Bible are written. He does explain his devotion to Christianity very plainly and with a lot of conviction. You really can’t not read this book and feel his passion.

I found the book full of examples that he has pulled from counseling real people on certain topics. I did love the solid conviction he had of not allowing the person whom committed the affair to give any sort of excuses. I felt that he fueled his experiences and teachings with solid facts with accredited case studies. All of this information was woven together seamlessly with the word of God. This book can easily be read by those that are not deep in the faith, the case studies of what happens to families of infidelity and divorce are spot on.

There did come a time in this book that I struggled, and he even titled the chapter reflecting it. It was towards the end when he began explaining “Committing Adultery Without Even Knowing It”. This was very difficult for me to digest, as it became personal to me at this point.

I have never committed adultery, but have been caught up in many of the rippling affects caused by it. I had chosen not to marry until much later in life because of these experiences. I wanted to make sure that the one person I married was the only one- no matter what I will never be divorced, so my decision was monumental in my life.

The issue with this particular chapter was when he began speaking about what the Bible says about Adultery and the innocent victims. You see my husband had been married once before, and his former wife did commit adultery amidst many other sins. Now, he explains that even then my husband is not free to get remarried. This is where I have issue and it becomes very hard for me to digest.

In essence at the end of the book, I am being told that I also am committing adultery along with my husband-who was an innocent party. And this is where I must come to realize that I cannot fully be in the faith, as I have no intentions of repenting for marrying my husband or rectifying it. I find it to be unfair, which he does admit that many people see it that way.

My own personal situation, however did not affect my overall thought on the book. It is very well written, solidly honest, and researched thoroughly from stating many different resources. I plan on borrowing this book to a few members of our own church and a few friends.

There is much you can learn from reading, even if it is based religiously. I found myself with a highlighter in hand, shortly into the book- there were so many great statements, thoughts, quotes, and references that I loved and didn’t want to miss. No Innocent Affair is a book that I plan on reading again, even though my personal life experience contradicts what he has to say.
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Verses of Reflection
No Innocent Affair by Edward Mrkvicka is about adultery and attitude through the written scriptures. Because Ed Mrkvicka is a minister and counselor; I found that there was a need for a compassionate awareness that shapes up his message through the verses of the Bible. His views reflect the words found in the Bible. All the verses found in the first sixty-five pages are written down for many to understand its meaning in a very comprehensive way.
A few reasons for an affair (p. 73) a must read – will help anyone understand what can possibly go wrong or pure and simple – why it may happen. Now, does adultery have its upside? See p. 85. I almost fell off my chair!
If anyone had any questions regarding adultery – Edward Mrkvicka has probably answered it even through the eyes of children statistically speaking. Also, another must-read is God’s view – “never forget that verses in the Bible are in harmony, not conflict.” So true.
In my humble opinion, No Innocent Affair has been written for awareness. Adultery has never brought much happiness to anyone. Then again, staying in a relationship where there is no love won’t make you an adulterer so, what then? The best remedy to what may ail a heart and a conscience is to read No Innocent Affair and see where something can be done before it becomes a point of no return. I do recommend it.
Adriana LG ( )

No Innocent Affair is just as the title says, it is wrong in the eyes of God. Cheating is not an easy subject to talk about, but it is addressed in a simple manner in this book that really makes you think about what is behind infidelity. When you pledge yourself to another it is for life so be sure you are marrying for the right reason. The book is a great awaking of what is to be in the eyes of God. don't hurt the people you love and mostly yourself. ( )