Jesus is talking about the difference in the righteousness of the Pharisees who were so picky about hand-washing and other things that they say cause a person to be defiled. Jesus says that the things that truly defile or corrupt a person come from within. Then He lists fornication along with a number of other things such as evil thoughts, murder, adultery, theft, lying and gossip or slander. JoAnn: That sounds like a pretty heavy list. Dr. Powell: Well, Jesus definitely pinpoints sexual irresponsibility