Matthew 5:27-30

"You have heard that it was said to those of old, "You shall not commit adultery.' 28But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell. 30And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell."

Introductory thoughts:

Sexuality is God given. That which is God given must be God governed or it will destroy.

Just because something is generally accepted and widespread does not make it right.

1. The problem is age-old

a. Ba'al and Ashtoreth married worship with fertility

b. Greek temple prostitutes (biological without moral attachment). From "eros" never found once in the Bible. It is found in classical Greek meaning "to grasp" or to grab ahold of something to satisfy oneself.

c. Jesus is referring to the seventh commandment in the above passage

2. The problem is internal

a. This means continually looking with the intent or goal of lusting

b. The mind is where the battle begins and is the battlefield.

3. The problem is conquerable

a. Anything that morally traps us

b. Get rid of entrapments.

4. Consider the damage adultery can do...

a. It can damage you physically

b. It can damage you emotionally

c. It can damage you spiritually

d. It can damage your family

e. It can damage others

f. It hurts the heart of God