Renewing Your Mind Jesus’ View of Adultery
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Sep 28, 2025 
R.C. Sproul, a renowned theologian and founder of Ligonier Ministries, delves into Jesus' perspective on adultery and the heart's desires. He emphasizes that lust is not just a fleeting thought; it’s a profound moral failure. Sproul contrasts rabbinic tradition with Jesus' authoritative interpretation, critiques the cultural effects of the sexual revolution, and discusses the necessity of radical measures for holiness. He highlights God's grace for the repentant and the power of chastity in affirming the Gospel's message.
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Adultery Includes The Heart
- Jesus extends the Old Testament command to show adultery includes inner intentions, not just external acts.
- R.C. Sproul emphasizes Jesus speaks with divine authority, so this internal standard is binding.
College Classroom During The Sexual Revolution
- R.C. Sproul recalls teaching college students in the 1960s during the sexual revolution and witnessing rapid cultural change.
- His counseling load exploded after he insisted God's prohibition, not social fears, should guide sexual behavior.
Culture's Ubiquitous Erotic Stimuli
- Modern culture bombards people with erotic stimuli, making lust a pervasive struggle even within the church.
- Sproul links the visual power of sexual imagery to how easily lust escalates into action.
