This sermon defines and interacts with four different views of divorce and remarriage: (1) the permanence view, (2) the semi-permanence view, (3) the traditional view, and (4) the liberal view.

This sermon is the first of two parts, laying the groundwork for a biblical understanding of divorce and remarriage.

Jesus teaches that lusting in one's heart violates the spirit of the seventh commandment. He prescribes severe measures for dealing with this stubborn sin

Jesus shows that the moral law of God must be understood both in the "letter" and "spirit" of the commandments. Focusing only on one or the other leads to errors and legalism.