QUESTION: I have committed adultery. Do I have to go to the husband of the wife with whom I committed adultery to say, “forgive me?” Or should I only pray for forgiveness?
ANSWER: Without doubt, both parties in this adulterous relationship need to repent and confess. The confession of this or any other sin needs to be as public or publicized as was the sin. If known to one, confess to one. If known to few, confess to few. If known publicly, confess publicly. It serves no purpose to publicize sin where it is not known (James 5:16; I John 1:7-8)!