For anyone wondering about the relevance of Jesus' teaching for today, Matthew 5 would be a good place to start.  The powerful forces of anger, contempt and sexual lust are the first three paragraphs of Jesus' lesson.  Here we are almost 2,000 years later and the same things are major problems in our culture.  We have gun violence only because we have unbridled anger and contempt.  Imagine a world where seething anger and contempt for others wasn't even a factor!  As followers of Jesus, through trust and training, we can, by the power of the Holy Spirit overcome anger and contempt AND sexual sins.  I know some people are uncomfortable with this subject in church, in mixed company, with children present etc.  I'm not exactly giddy about addressing this subject.  However, if the world is becoming "hyper-sexualized", why wouldn't we speak Jesus' words lovingly and tactfully to people struggling with these forces?  There are single people, married people, men and women all struggling from time to time with sexual issues.   Teens are wondering about their own sexuality, their sexual orientation, sexual hang-ups, problems and temptations galore.  Jesus didn't avoid this subject and with good reason.  Sexual activity between a man and a woman married to each other can provide a life-time of covenant intimacy.  Sexual activity outside of the covenant of marriage often produces a lifetime of regret and baggage.  Some people, simply curious about sexual matters have found themselves now mastered by what was once a casual pursuit.  Sexual addictions are present even in the church.  However, if we are willing to face these matters with the truth of Jesus, in the power of the Spirit, surrounded by a church that wants to help, we can be people of "clean hands and pure hearts."  Lord, let us be that generation as we take Your words and power to our own hearts, for our good and Your glory.  AMEN!