The Sin of Adultery

Northwest Bible Church – Jan. 18, 2026 – Matthew – Alan Conner

Matthew 5:27-30

The Sin of Adultery

Intro

A. THE 7^TH COMMANDMENT (Matthew 5:27-28).

1. The implied oral law interpretation of the 7^th commandment (Matthew 5:27).
2. Jesus’ interpretation of the 7^th commandment (Matthew 5:28).

a. “Lust” = adultery in the heart.   Cf. the 10^th commandment 

b. The present tense “looks” indicates a gazing look with sexual intent.  

3. The problem of lust today.  

 B. THE REMEDY FOR THE SIN (Matthew 5:29-30).

4. Understand the danger.
5. Take immediate action.

a. Remove your right eye or right hand.  

b. Cast it from you.  

6. The wisdom principle:  It is better to lose a little than to lose everything.  

C. PRACTICAL APPLICATION

7. Always be on the alert for sin.   Proverbs 4:23; 1 Peter 5:8.
8. Guard what you look at.  Psalms 101:3; 119:37; Job 31:1
9. Remove the source of temptation.    Proverbs 5-7; Genesis 39:12; Acts 19:19.
10. Say NO to sin.     1 Peter 2:11; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
11. Remember your new condition. Romans 6:11; Galatians 5:24
12. Remember your Helper.  Romans 8:13; Galatians 5:16
13. When you fail, repent of your sin, pray for more grace and start over with #1.  

Conclusion