Matthew 5:28 says looking at a woman with lustful intent is already adultery in the heart. Why Scripture provides no escape clause for lust — not even if your spouse withholds.
Lust is not a mere struggle — in Matthew 5:28 Jesus calls it adultery of the heart. Scripture lays down sound doctrine and provides no circumstantial clause to excuse it.
Read the full teaching with scripture quotes in your chosen translation at https://www.thelivingsword.org/sound-doctrine/lust
All 24 sound doctrine essays: Sound Doctrine — The Living Sword