In this sermon on Matthew 5:27–32 and Exodus 20:14, Reverend Jack Hamilton preaches on the commandment “Thou shalt not commit adultery” as part of his Sermon on the Mount series. He emphasizes that sin is deeper than outward acts—it begins in the heart and mind. Drawing from Jesus’ teaching, Hamilton warns against lust, shallow evangelism, and a culture that normalizes sexual immorality. He calls believers to guard the “gates” of the soul—the eyes, ears, and heart—through vigilance, purity, and dependence on Christ. Practical applications are offered, including caution about what we read, watch, and entertain, highlighting the battle against temptation and the believer’s responsibility to walk in the Spirit.
• The 7th Commandment: “Thou shalt not commit adultery”
• Jesus’ deeper standard: lust as adultery of the heart
• Sin as a disease beneath outward symptoms
• Cultural acceptance of immorality (premarital sex, extramarital sex, homosexuality, pornography)
• The battle of the flesh, world, and devil
• Guarding the “gates” of the soul: eyes, ears, thoughts
• The responsibility of believers to abstain from lusts that war against the soul
• The danger of shallow evangelism and shallow holiness
• Sacrificing even what is precious for purity
• The role of Scripture, prayer, and the Spirit in resisting temptation
