Purity in Heart, Head, and Hands (Heidelberg Catechism QA108-109; Exo 20:14, Mat 5:27-30, 1 The 4:1-8)

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Confession: The Heidelberg Catechism Lord’s Day 41, QA 108-109

Scripture: Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Preacher: Rev. David Inks

Sermon Outline

Introduction,
I. The 7th Commandment – Stated
II. The 7th Commandment – Specified
III. The 7th Commandment – Sanctified
Conclusion

Sermon Video

https://youtu.be/2DztcUEbyak

The Heidelberg Catechism

Lord’s Day 41

Q&A 108

Q. What is God’s will for us in the seventh commandment?
A. God condemns all unchastity. We should therefore thoroughly detest it and married or single, live decent and chaste lives.

Q&A 109

Q. Does God, in this commandment, forbid only such scandalous sins as adultery?
A. We are temples of the Holy Spirit, body and soul, and God wants both to be kept clean and holy. That is why he forbids everything which incites unchastity, whether it be actions, looks, talk, thoughts, or desires.

Scripture Reading:

Exodus 20:14 King James Version (KJV)

14 Thou shalt not commit adultery.

Matthew 5:27-30 King James Version (KJV)

27 Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: 28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. 29 And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. 30 And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.

1 Thessalonians 4:1-8 King James Version (KJV)

4 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 2 For ye know what commandments we gave you by the Lord Jesus. 3 For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: 4 That every one of you should know how to possess his vessel in sanctification and honour; 5 Not in the lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which know not God: 6 That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified. 7 For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness. 8 He therefore that despiseth, despiseth not man, but God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit.

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