[[catechism-of-the-catholic-church|Table of Contents]] --- - PART THREE: LIFE IN CHRIST - SECTION TWO: THE TEN COMMANDMENTS - CHAPTER TWO: YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF - Article 9: THE NINTH COMMANDMENT - IN BRIEF > [[3.2.2.9.p8r|Previous]] - [[3.2.2.10.p8t|Next]] --- # Article 9. The Ninth Commandment – In Brief ^ccc-3 *2528 "Everyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed [[adultery]] with her in his heart" ([[matthew-05|Mt 5]]:28).* ^ccc-2528 *2529 The ninth commandment warns against lust or carnal concupiscence.* ^ccc-2529 *2530 The struggle against carnal lust involves purifying the heart and practicing temperance.* ^ccc-2530 *2531 Purity of heart will enable us to see God: it enables us even now to see things according to God.* ^ccc-2531 *2532 Purification of the heart demands prayer, the practice of chastity, purity of intention and of vision.* ^ccc-2532 *2533 Purity of heart requires the modesty which is patience, decency, and discretion. Modesty protects the intimate center of the person.* ^ccc-2533 --- > [[3.2.2.9.p8r|Previous]] - [[3.2.2.10.p8t|Next]]