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In Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus redefines adultery by highlighting the significance of inner purity over external actions. He emphasizes that even lusting after someone is sinful. Jesus uses dramatic language to stress the severity of sin and the necessity of drastic measures to avoid it. These teachings call for deep introspection and a radical transformation of the heart.

Matthew 5:27-30 presents some of Jesus’ most challenging teachings on the subject of adultery and the purity of one’s intentions. This section is part of the Sermon on the Mount, where Jesus extends the interpretation of the Law given to Moses, deepening its application from mere external adherence to encompassing internal motivations and thoughts. InContinue reading “Biblical Insights to Adultery”

I remember the opportunity I had to speak to missionaries living in eastern Africa. They were amazing people but had the habit of sharing stories about snakes and I do not like snakes. “One night when I couldn’t sleep,” said one, “I slipped into the guest room and knelt in the darkness to pray. IContinue reading “A Message on Adultery”

In Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus intensifies the understanding of the law concerning adultery, which is part of His larger Sermon on the Mount. These verses not only address the physical act of adultery, but also the inner dispositions that lead to such sins, highlighting the seriousness with which Jesus regards the purity of the heart. CommentaryContinue reading “Into the Text on Adultery”

In Matthew 5:27-30, Jesus intensifies the understanding of the law concerning adultery, which is part of His larger Sermon on the Mount. These verses not only address the physical act of adultery, but also the inner dispositions that lead to such sins, highlighting the seriousness with which Jesus regards the purity of the heart. CommentaryContinue reading “A Socratic View of Adultery”