1. Matthew 5:27-32

2.  1.You can’t be happy unless you’re sexually active. 2.The kind of relationship that makes you happy isn’t necessarily what makes me happy – each of us has to work out his own arrangement. 3.You should definitely pursue the lifestyle that makes you happy. Sex & Relationships: 3 fundamental beliefs of our society:

3.   How should we live?  What is right and what is wrong?  What is good and what is evil?... in the area of sex & relationships ? In Jesus’ Kingdom...

4.   Jesus ‘tightens’ the constraints of the law (v28)  Surely all are guilty!  God cares about our hearts. God requires purity & faithfulness right down to our hearts & minds (v27-28)

5.  1.Come to Jesus on our knees 2.Daily repentance – turning away from sin for our own wellbeing. Jesus’ call to purity & faithfulness calls for drastic measures (v29-30)

6.   Every Man’s Battle – Steven Arterburn & Fred Stoeker  The Enemy Within – Kris Lundgaard  Sex is Not the Problem (Lust is) – Joshua Harris Get trained up to do battle against sinful desires:

7.   God’s people should not get divorced  Marriage for life is God’s perfect plan for men & women. Divorce is tantamount to adultery (v31-32)

8.   Married for God – Christopher Ash  This Momentary Marriage – John Piper  The Marriage Book – Nicky & Sila Lee Build a Marriage of Intimacy, Strength & Durability:

9.   God’s people should not get divorced  Marriage for life is God’s perfect plan for men & women.  Divorce may sometimes be the lesser evil. Divorce is tantamount to adultery (v31-32)

10.   We should ask Him for mercy!  We should be merciful to each other!  We should aspire to live out His kingdom’s values today. Jesus’ Kingdom is Beautiful!