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Matthew 5:27-32Matthew 5:27-32
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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:
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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...
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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)
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1. Come to Jesus on our knees2. Daily repentance – turning away from
sin for our own wellbeing.
Jesus’ call to purity & faithfulness calls for drastic
measures (v29-30)
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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:
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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)
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Married for God – Christopher Ash This Momentary Marriage – John
Piper The Marriage Book – Nicky & Sila
Lee
Build a Marriage of Intimacy, Strength & Durability:
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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)
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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!