Let’s talk about sexuality.

In Jesus’ most famous sermon, the Sermon on the Mount, he teaches that obeying God’s commands isn’t simply a matter of keeping the letter of the law, but there’s a spirit behind it that also must be kept. In this short passage from his sermon, he highlights how many often forget that God’s standard for obedience includes our thoughts as well. And he calls those who want to obey God to be willing to make radical changes to their life in order to do so

Matthew 5:27–30

[27] “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ [28] But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. [29] If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. [30] And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. (ESV)

Consider these questions about this passage. Take some notes about your answers.
1. Does this bring to mind a sin to confess?
2. Is there a promise here to claim?
3. Is there a command to obey?
4. Is there an example to follow?
5. Is there an error to avoid?
6. Is there something here to praise God for?

If you’d like to learn more about Matthew 5 utilize the commentary at Bibleref.com: Matthew 5