Lust and Purity | Matthew 5:27-30

In Matthew 5:27–30, Jesus addresses the heart behind lust, making it clear that purity is not merely about outward behaviour but inward transformation. Jesus exposes how lust distorts God’s good design and calls His followers to take sin seriously by pursuing holiness from the heart.

In this sermon, we consider why lust takes hold, how it reshapes our desires, and what it means to fight sin with wisdom, discipline, and dependence on God’s grace. Rather than offering quick fixes, Jesus calls His people to decisive, grace-fuelled action that leads to true freedom.

This message invites us to examine our hearts, confess our sin honestly, and find hope in Christ, who forgives, restores, and empowers His people to walk in purity.