The Deadly Lure of Lust (part 1) | Bible Study

Study notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xPDcdw-fuwbgjXvWFdE96qUCGazd2don/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=100044156383217357442&rtpof=true&sd=true

Short Summary / Outline

Pastor Phil begins a sober, pastoral look at Jesus’ warning about lust in the Sermon on the Mount. This session explains why lust is a heart issue, why Jesus speaks in urgent and extreme terms, and how to pursue practical holiness.

1. Guard Your Heart (Matthew 5:27–28) — Lust begins in the heart; a lingering gaze is already adultery of the heart.

2. Protect Your Eyes (Matthew 5:29) — Jesus uses vivid language to show the seriousness of sin and the need for decisive action.

3. Watch Your Hands (Matthew 5:30) — The hand follows the heart; radical measures may be necessary to avoid eternal loss.

4. Practical Steps — Identify idols, pursue a changed heart through Christ, apply immediate boundaries, seek accountability, and treasure Christ above all.

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