“But I say to you… whoever looks at a woman with lust…”
— Matthew 5:28 NASB1995
💔 The Battle for the Heart
Jesus doesn’t lower the standard—He lifts it from mere behavior to the inner life. He isn’t just concerned with physical adultery but with heart-level unfaithfulness. Lust is not a fleeting thought—it’s a willful look that distorts love into self-centered desire.
Kingdom women are not called to be passive observers of this command. Whether single or married, we are called to honor the body, mind, and soul—ours and others’. Modesty, purity, and covenant faithfulness are not outdated—they are Kingdom values.
🕯 Ante-Nicene Reflection
The early Christian women lived with dignity and intentional modesty. Their purity was not only physical, but spiritual. They were taught to guard their hearts and to help their brothers do the same—by how they dressed, spoke, and lived.
💭 Reflect
- Am I guarding my heart and mind against impure thoughts, media, or habits?
- Do I see purity as a gift or a burden?
🙏 Prayer
Lord, help me to live in purity—not for show, but for You. Cleanse my heart and shape my desires to reflect Your holiness and love. Amen.
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