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Adultery in the Bible: Matthew 5:27-30


One of Jesus' most revolutionary teachings was that righteousness isn't just defined by your outward actions--it also matters what's in your heart. It's not enough to just "do the right thing" if your heart isn't in the right place. In this famous passage, Jesus teaches that from a spiritual perspective, lust is as dangerous as full-blown adultery.
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Topics: Lust, Adultery, Sermon On The Mount
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Related Bible Verses

Matthew 5:27-30 (KJV)

 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:

 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one…

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