Sexual immorality

Matthew 5:27-28
²⁷"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'^{[a] 28}But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

You an I have heard this verse a million times. It says that men should watch what they think and look at. WRONG.

This verse isn't just for men, it is also for women. Men aren't the only ones who must deal with lust. Yes, men usually have more of a problem with this; however, women cannot ignore their own struggles with sexual immorality.

Even Paul acknowleges that women have problems with lust.

1 Corinthians 7:8
⁸Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. ⁹But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion.

We don't have problems with thinking about just men too. A lady in my church once said that women also struggle with homosexual thoughts. Even more than you would think.

Philippians 4:8
⁸Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

ladys, we are ashamed of what we think sometimes. But we are given this command. It is good to know that we are not alone. Christ is there for us. He gives us this promise.

Philippians 4:6-7
⁶Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

Father, we may be filled with unclean things, but You still love us. We ask that You would hear our cry's for redemption and heal our minds. May You change us from the impure people we are and give us the hearts and minds that bring glory to Your name. Amen

¹⁸ "Come now, let us reason together," says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.