Interpretation of the Bible / Matthew 5:27-28

You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

The commandment “Thou shalt not commit adultery” is one of the Ten Commandments of God. This commandment is found in Exodus 20:14 and is one of the oldest commandments in Christianity. Jesus Christ also mentions it during His Sermon on the Mount, as noted in Matthew 5:27-28. God’s law regarding adultery is clear: it is a grave sin that undermines the integrity of the family and society as a whole.

Jesus teaches that it is not enough to abstain from physical adultery, but that we must also guard our hearts and minds from lust. Lust is a strong, selfish desire for sexual pleasure, and it can be especially dangerous if allowed to take root in our thoughts and emotions.

Definition of adultery

Adultery is defined as sexual unfaithfulness between a married person and someone other than their spouse. Infidelity is not limited to physical sexual intercourse, but also includes lust and sexual desire outside of marriage. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus explains that sexual desire and lust are just as sinful as the sexual act itself.

Why does God forbid adultery?

God forbids adultery because it is a sin that involves betrayal and lying. Adultery destroys the emotional and physical connection between a husband and wife, thereby destroying the relationship. It also undermines the unity and integrity of the family and society as a whole. Adultery can lead to separation, divorce, conflict, and domestic violence.

Book: New Testament / Matthew

Topics: desires, heart, marriage, sexuality, sin

Attention! This is one of the possible interpretations based on the comments of famous theologians, which may differ from each other. If the interpretation is taken from other languages, then there may be a distortion of meaning when translating the language. Matthew 7:7-8

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