Dealing with Adulterous Hearts (Matthew 5:27-30 - Sermon on the Mount Series)

Dealing with Adulterous Hearts (Matthew 5:27-30 - Sermon on the Mount Series)

Author: Marci Ferrell: Christian Homemaker, Wife, Mother and Grandmother November 23, 2021 Duration: 27:29
We live in a culture today that is obsessed with sex and sensuality. From tv ads, magazines at grocery store checkouts, perfume ads, images of women in their undergarments in store windows, to the songs on the radio that glamorize infidelity—how is it possible to live a life of purity in such a society? Our text in today's episode is 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. Adultery always first begins in the mind. In Matthew 5:28, Jesus has laid out to the Pharisees here and us that sexual purity doesn't just involve the physical act of indulging in sex outside marriage, but he gets to the heart of the matter.  Sexual sin begins in our hearts, and we need to radically do some major surgery to live a life of purity in the world we find ourselves in today. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series at the blog Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd Jones SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App  Thankful Homemaker Merchandise

In the everyday rhythms of homemaking, where faith meets the practical tasks of family life, Thankful Homemaker: A Christian Homemaking Podcast offers a space for genuine conversation. Hosted by Marci Ferrell, who draws from her own journey as a wife, mother, and grandmother, this podcast is less about presenting perfect methods and more about sharing grace-filled perspectives. You'll hear discussions rooted in scripture, exploring how biblical truth directly shapes the challenges and joys found in managing a home, nurturing relationships, and personal spiritual growth. Each episode feels like a thoughtful chat with a friend who understands that this calling is both deeply ordinary and profoundly sacred. The aim is to move beyond surface-level tips to consider how our faith informs everything from daily routines to heart attitudes, fostering a sense of shared purpose and resilience. This is for any woman seeking authentic, gospel-driven encouragement, reminding us that our work within the walls of our homes is meaningful and seen. Tune in for a podcast that consistently points back to the foundation of thankfulness and trust in God's guidance for every aspect of life.
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