Biblical Text

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” (Matthew 5.27-28, NRSV)

Reflection Video

For the video with the reflection on Matthew 5.27-28 click here.

Questions

• Have you ever looked at someone with illicit desire? How do you think the person would feel if he or she knew of your thoughts?
• Have you ever been the object of a lustful gaze? How did it make you feel? How would you diffuse such violating acts?
• If you have struggled with the issue of the second look does the solution described above seem practical? Why or why not?