Purity & Truthfulness ❤️✝️ | Jesus Wants More Than Outward Obedience | Pastor Eric Clausen

"Everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart." — Matthew 5:28 These are some of Jesus' hardest words. In this message, Pastor Eric continues our series through the Sermon on the Mount as Jesus addresses lust, adultery, divorce, and truthfulness—and reveals that God is concerned with far more than outward behavior. ❤️ Jesus looks at the heart. Because that's where anger begins. That's where lust begins. That's where truthfulness begins. Sin is dangerous. It changes us. It can slowly draw us away from God. But Jesus doesn't leave us in our brokenness. ✝️ Through His death and resurrection, Jesus offers forgiveness. 💧 Through Baptism, He gives us new life. ❤️ Through the Holy Spirit, He gives us a new heart. This sermon reminds us that following Jesus is difficult, but we do not walk alone. The One who calls us also forgives us, transforms us, and leads us on the path of life. 📖 Scripture: Matthew 5:27–37, 1 Corinthians 6:18, Ezekiel 36:26–27, and more #ChristBrea