Adultery Quote by The Lockman Foundation
““You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’; 28but I say to you, that everyone who looks on a woman to lust for her has committed adultery with her already in his heart. 29“And if your right eye makes you astumble, tear it out, and throw it from you; for it is better for you that one of the parts of your body perish, bthan for your whole body to be thrown into chell. 30“And if your right hand makes you astumble, cut it off, and throw it from you; for it is better for you that one of the parts of your body perish, bthan for your whole body to go into chell.””
About This Quote
Source Bible: Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 5, verses 27‑30, New Testament
Jesus teaches that even internal thoughts of lust are sinful, urging radical measures to avoid moral failure.
In simple terms: Lustful thoughts are as bad as actions; remove temptations.
Key Takeaway
Take decisive steps to guard your heart.
Themes
morality
selfcontrol
spirituality
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
scriptural
ethical
When to use this quote
- marriage counseling
- personal reflection
- spiritual discipline
Key Concepts
Christian ethics
inner purity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you guard your thoughts without harming yourself?
- What modern practices replace literal self‑mutilation?
A Different Perspective
Such extreme actions are impractical and symbolic, not literal advice.
