Believe it or not, Jesus gave some powerful marriage tips in his famous sermon on the mount. Here's what he said about lust...
Talking Points:
- Train your eyes not to look.
- Throw out the inappropriate thoughts.
- Don’t watch things that show explicit acts.
- If you struggle, talk to a trusted friend or pastor.
- Be honest with your spouse about the people and situations that tempt you.
Talk About It
- Watch the video together or invite someone to summarize the topic.
- What is your initial reaction to this video? Do you disagree with any of it? What jumped out at you?
- Read Matthew 5:27-28. Do you think Jesus was being too narrow-minded on the issue of lust? Why or why not?
- On a scale of 1-10, how much do you struggle with lust? How would you have graded yourself 5 years ago? Explain the difference.
- Make a list of some practical ways to be on your guard against lustful thoughts. Which ones will be the hardest for you to do?
- Is it surprising to hear that you should be honest with your spouse about who is attractive to you? Explain. Are you willing to do it? How do you think your spouse will react?
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
