Grace to You: Radio Podcast Who Is an Adulterer? Part 2 B
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Mar 11, 2026 
John MacArthur, Bible teacher and pastor known for expository preaching, delivers a clear sermon on Matthew 5 about adultery, the heart, and deliverance. He defines adultery broadly and contrasts desire with deed. He warns about temptation vs sin and urges cutting off what fuels lust. Practical warnings include resisting lustful looks and cultural pitfalls.
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Adultery Is First A Heart Condition
- Jesus expands adultery from a single deed to an internal condition of the heart.
- John MacArthur explains Matthew 5:27–28 shows outward obedience misses the inward lust that constitutes adultery already in the heart.
The Word For Look Means Purposeful Lusting
- The Greek of looketh (blepon) implies continuous, purposeful looking, not an involuntary glance.
- MacArthur shows the phrase 'to lust' (prostate with infinitive) signals intent to seek and cultivate desire, distinguishing temptation from sin.
David's Roof Look Became Catastrophic Sin
- David's roof glance at Bathsheba illustrates a thought that was cultivated into adultery and murder.
- MacArthur uses 2 Samuel 11 to show continued looking led David from temptation to catastrophic sin.
