The Sermon on the Mount Lesson #6 The Problem of Lust Lesson #6 The Problem of Lust

Exposition of the Text: Jesus taught against lust as well as adultery (27- 28) Jesus taught drastic measures to remove and overcome temptation (29-30) Jesus taught against lust as well as adultery (27- 28) Jesus taught drastic measures to remove and overcome temptation (29-30)

God’s Purpose for Sex: Unique expression of marital love, commitment and companionship Production of offspring in a loving environment Reflection of reverential respect for God Unsatisfying apart from God’s purposes Unique expression of marital love, commitment and companionship Production of offspring in a loving environment Reflection of reverential respect for God Unsatisfying apart from God’s purposes

Effects of Pornography Desensitization to the erotic, immoral and immodest Destruction of husband wife relationship Destroys love Destroys trust Destroys sense of security Destroys sense of self-worth Desensitization to the erotic, immoral and immodest Destruction of husband wife relationship Destroys love Destroys trust Destroys sense of security Destroys sense of self-worth

Overcoming the Sin of Pornography Grow in Fellowship with God Seek Wise Counsel Arrange Accountability Forgive the Sinner Grow in Fellowship with God Seek Wise Counsel Arrange Accountability Forgive the Sinner