REFLECTION: Psalm 119:9-16 Summary: In an increasingly “open” society with regard to sexual immorality, Jesus's words remind us that sinful lust leads us down the same dead-end road that adultery does. Treasuring Christ above all in our hearts will lead the rest of our bodies to LIFE...not death! ADULTERY IS ! Matthew 5:27; Exodus 20:14; Genesis 2:24; Hebrews 13:4 Breaks a promise Leads to chaos Harms everyone Proverbs 6:27-29, 32 Jesus deals with the fruit AND the ROOT! Matthew 5:28 - KNOW YOUR (HEART) (v28)! Proverbs 4:23; Jeremiah 17:9 Matthew 5:29 - PROTECT YOUR (EYES) (v29)! Job 31:1; 1 Corinthians 10:12 “An unguarded strength is a double weakness.” -Oswald Chambers 1 John 2:15-17 Matthew 5:30 WATCH YOUR ! The Bible's strategy for fighting LUST and avoiding sexual sin is to ! Proverbs 5:8; 2 Timothy 2:22; 1 Corinthians 6:18; 10:13 YOU WERE MADE FOR MORE! Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Peter 2:9-11; 2 Corinthiasn 6:18-7:1 MAINTAINING VICTORY (Matthew 5:27-30) Remember lust (all sin) is destructive Know your heart Protect your eyes Watch your hands Remember WHOSE YOU ARE and WHAT YOU WERE MADE FOR! STRUGGLING FOR VICTORY (Psalm 119:9-16) Admit your need (v9) Follow God's Word (v9) Purpose in your heart/mind to stay clean (v10) Stay in God's Word (v10) “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Matthew 5:8