Matthew 5:27-32 (The Sermon on the Mount, Part V)
Adultery and Divorce
Picking up after murder/hate, Christ talks about adultery/lust. Once again, it is not the act of lust but entertaining the thought of it. (v27) Also, again it is not about making sure we follow the rules, but having heart dedicated to God. I find it interesting that Christ doesn't say, "If you are married, and look at a woman lustfully..." because if a single person lusts, they are being unfaithful to their future spouse in doing so. They are cheating on that person before they even know them. The bible says much about sexual sin, because it can be the most damaging. Christ himself says in this context that if any part of you causes you to sin, it would be better to lose it than to lose your soul. (v29-31) He also tells us that there is no reason for divorce unless a spouse has been unfaithful (v32). Your thoughts?
Picking up after murder/hate, Christ talks about adultery/lust. Once again, it is not the act of lust but entertaining the thought of it. (v27) Also, again it is not about making sure we follow the rules, but having heart dedicated to God. I find it interesting that Christ doesn't say, "If you are married, and look at a woman lustfully..." because if a single person lusts, they are being unfaithful to their future spouse in doing so. They are cheating on that person before they even know them. The bible says much about sexual sin, because it can be the most damaging. Christ himself says in this context that if any part of you causes you to sin, it would be better to lose it than to lose your soul. (v29-31) He also tells us that there is no reason for divorce unless a spouse has been unfaithful (v32). Your thoughts?
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