But I say to you, that every one who looks on a woman to…
“But I say to you, that every one who looks on a woman to lust for her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Lustful looking equates to adultery in the heart, emphasizing internal moral purity over external actions.
In simple terms: Lustful thoughts are as sinful as the act.
Key Takeaway
Guard your thoughts to maintain purity.
Themes
morality
spirituality
thoughts
purity
religion
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
Adultery:1
Lust:1
Committed Adultery:0
Woman Lust:0
Adultery Heart:1
Lust Committed:0
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- ethical counseling
- spiritual study
Key Concepts
biblical teaching
inner ethics
heart intention
spiritual discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you cultivate pure thoughts?
- What does “adultery of the heart” mean to you?
A Different Perspective
Inner thoughts are harder to control.