Adultery Quote by Matthew 5:28
“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
Source Bible: Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5, Verse 28
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.
