​Unfaithfulness (Matthew 5:27-32)

I. Intro Big Idea: In His abundant love, God commands us to honor marriage covenants.
II. In His Heart…
A. The teachers of the Law focused on the physical act of adultery. Exodus 20:13; Matthew 5:27; Colossians 3:20-23
B. Jesus focuses on our hearts which is where adultery comes from. Matthew 5:28
III. Your Whole Body…
A. Sin affects our whole person. Matthew 5:29
B. We must take drastic measures to deal with our sin. Matthew 5:30; James 1:22-25
IV. Anyone Who Divorces…
A. Certificates of divorce were given to protect women. Deuteronomy 24:1-4; Mathhew 5:31
B. Marriage reflects the Trinity. Matthew 19:1-12; Philippians 1:8
V. Anyone Who Marries…
A. Jesus wants to protect us from divorce. Matthew 5:32; 1 Corinthians 15:7; Ephesians 5:21-27
B. God offers a union of sacred grace. Hebrews 13:4

​The Next Step Life Group Follow Up
§ Who’s someone besides your spouse (if you’re married) that you have a strong bond with? What’s something that makes that relationship valuable?
§ If you had to give an abbreviated version of Sunday’s message on Matthew 5:27-32, what would you make sure to focus on?
§ What are some ways our culture misunderstands or devalues the covenant of marriage?
§ Why is it important for us to take responsibility for and deal drastically with adulterous desires?
§ What’s the difference between showing grace and enabling when it comes to harmful behavior in marriage?
§ How can FBCE help build, protect, and honor marriages?
§ Any specific attitudes or actions God is calling you to change after dwelling on Matthew 5:27-32?

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