Adultery

Matthew 5:27-30

New International Version (NIV)

Adultery

²⁷ “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’^{[a] 28} But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. ²⁹ If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. ³⁰ And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.

Footnotes:

1. Matthew 5:27 Exodus 20:14

This is a follow up from  yesterday's post and makes me really think about sin as not just a physical act but more to do with our hearts and minds. Thinking it or feeling it before God is just as good.... or bad in this case as doing it!!!

Furthermore, we should do everything humanly possible to rid ourselves of sin.... literally fight a battle against sin and do what you must.... it won't be easy and sometimes the sacrifices will be really huge! But those sacrifices are worth it if they draw the line between heaven and hell.

This is one of those verses that feels like it is easier said than done..... Lord please guide and give me strength when I need it!