Justin Bieber has reignited public discussion around fidelity after declaring that even thinking about someone with lust counts as cheating.
During a recent Twitch livestream, the 31-year-old singer, married to Hailey Bieber since 2018, said, “If you even think of a woman with lust, it’s the same thing as actually doing it committing adultery, whatever. It’s the same thing, even if it crosses your mind for one second.”
The comment, made mid-conversation during one of Bieber’s LIVE IN THE STUDIO sessions, quickly spread across social media, with clips sparking a wave of reactions. While many defended his words as a reflection of his Christian beliefs, others criticised the statement as overly rigid and psychologically simplistic.
Bieber, who often references his faith in public appearances, seemed to draw directly from Biblical teachings on temptation. Supporters praised his commitment to moral discipline and faith-based introspection, while detractors argued that equating fleeting thoughts with adultery sets an unrealistic moral bar.
The discussion has since gone viral, thrusting the singer’s marriage to Hailey back into the spotlight and reigniting conversations about how modern relationships define loyalty, intent, and faith.
Bieber, who recently released his seventh studio album ‘Swag’, is gearing up to headline Coachella 2026. The iconic music festival’s two-weekend extravaganza is set to run from April 10–12, 2026 and April 17–19, 2026.
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