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The Sin of Adultery

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Northwest Bible Church - Jan. 18, 2026 - Matthew - Alan Conner
Matthew 5:27-30
The Sin of Adultery
Intro
A. THE 7TH COMMANDMENT (Matthew 5:27-28).
  1. The implied oral law interpretation of the 7th commandment (Matthew 5:27).
  2. Jesus’ interpretation of the 7th commandment (Matthew 5:28).
    3. a. “Lust” = adultery in the heart.   Cf. the 10th commandment 
    b. The present tense “looks” indicates a gazing look with sexual intent.  
    1. The problem of lust today.  
      2.  B. THE REMEDY FOR THE SIN (Matthew 5:29-30).
      1. Understand the danger.
      2. Take immediate action.
        3. a. Remove your right eye or right hand.  
         
        b. Cast it from you.  
        1. The wisdom principle:  It is better to lose a little than to lose everything.  
          2. C. PRACTICAL APPLICATION
          1. Always be on the alert for sin.   Proverbs 4:23; 1 Peter 5:8.
          2. Guard what you look at.  Psalms 101:3; 119:37; Job 31:1
          3. Remove the source of temptation.    Proverbs 5-7; Genesis 39:12; Acts 19:19.
          4. Say NO to sin.     1 Peter 2:11; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
          5. Remember your new condition. Romans 6:11; Galatians 5:24
          6. Remember your Helper.  Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:16
          7. When you fail, repent of your sin, pray for more grace and start over with #1.  
            8.  
            Conclusion
             
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