Mat 5:28 | MHM | STEP | v. 28 : Jesus explains that even looking at someone with lustful intent is committing adultery in the heart (Matthew 5:28 ). Sin begins with our desires. If we let sinful thoughts grow in our minds, it is already sin before any action takes place (James 1:15 ). Feeding our eyes or thoughts with wrong things leads to sin, so we must be careful what we look at or listen to (Genesis 39:7; 2 Samuel 11:2 ; 2 Peter 2:14 ). Like Job, we should make a covenant with our eyes to avoid impure thoughts (Job 31:1 ). Jesus also warns against dressing or acting to tempt others, because this too is sinful.

‏ Matthew 5:28

v. 28: Jesus explains that even looking at someone with lustful intent is committing adultery in the heart (Matthew 5:28 ^a). Sin begins with our desires. If we let sinful thoughts grow in our minds, it is already sin before any action takes place (James 1:15 ^b). Feeding our eyes or thoughts with wrong things leads to sin, so we must be careful what we look at or listen to (Genesis 39:7; 2 Samuel 11:2 ^c; 2 Peter 2:14 ^d). Like Job, we should make a covenant with our eyes to avoid impure thoughts (Job 31:1 ^e). Jesus also warns against dressing or acting to tempt others, because this too is sinful.