Word of the Day: Matthew 5:27

Scripture: Matthew 5:27

You have heard it said, 'Do not commit adultery.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

Comments:

The key words in this verse are: has already committed adultery with her in his heart.  This tells me that the act of adultery is a symptom of the sin that is already within our hearts. The sin begins in our heart.  If we know we have this sinful nature, we should guard ourselves from falling into this trap by avoiding looking at others lustfully.  Let NOT looking at others lustfully become a habit!  Look away and say a quick prayer and then forget about it.  The physical act of adultery is a sin, but if we are aware that the sin began in our hearts, well before the actual act, it will help us guard ourselves against it.

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