Matthew 5:27-30 | The Slavery of Lust

Lust. It's a scary word, because it reminds us that sin can be hidden internally, unnoticed on the surface of our lives. Jesus’ big point in the Sermon on the Mount was that having “right” external behaviors isn’t what He’s after. He's after internal freedom - giving us new life, through himself. “Sin is not merely a matter of actions and deeds; it is something within the heart that leads to the action... We deal drastically with our sin. We don’t pamper it. Flirt with it. Nibble on it around the edges. We are to hate it, crush it, dig it out.” - DA Carson Gratefully, Jesus brings us "Gospel-Repentance", which does not mean self-punishment and beating yourself up. To repent is to embrace the grace of God. Then take action.