. What bigotry when we have no problem with 13 year-old girls reading this stuff, while Christian women protest Playboy being purchased by grown discerning men. God gets jealous, and for good reason. Even more importantly: this requirement was not set forth to show how impossible it is to live up to God’s standard. God created sex, and God protects sex. He was tempted as we all are in that He also was a man with sexual hormones and functioning genitals, and there were nude or sexy exposed chicks around to lust after yet He did not lust. Is this the case as you see it? 10. 1 Cor 6:19-20 The moment a man even looks at a woman for that purpose, adultery has already polluted the heart. Shed the shame, realize there isn’t even a clear commandment against masturbation, and look at it as a chance to gain self-mastery. I believe however that to interpret appreciating beauty, even nude beauty as wrong is a lie and suggests that man is more corrupt than what he is; which is what the devil wants people to believe. Unsaid, but understood by any guy, was “and you know you do that pretty much constantly, don’t you? But it generates worthwhile discussion, and my pastor shares both Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic meanings. Christian parents should supervise carefully what their youngsters are viewing, as they spend hours of their leisure time on the “net.”. I’m diving in!! Which are clearly Jesus expanding the meaning of the other commandments. It really helps me understand this passage better, and relieve me from the guilt of feeling attracted to beautiful women. Thanks for you reply Jason! A lot of men I see do that(and some women). April, thanks so much for this comment, as it brings in a whole other side to this discussion. We often fail to simply ask the main questions: Is this going cultivate a healthy marriage? It ruined my live all the fear and negative self talk. That’s the connection. | David M Schell, PART IV: The Modest Christian Woman | The Pink Flamingo, January 6, 2014 – Genesis Chapter 15 – 17, Matthew Chapter 5: 27-48 | Reading the Bible in a Year (Really), “Whoever Looks at a Woman With Lust”: Misinterpreted Bible Passages, I feel so lost and confused. It’s really unfortunate the way well-meaning teaching can really paralyze both sexes with shame and guilt. Because a lot of your statements could easily be debunked in a debate vs other scholars and ministers. Provided we really do understand the difference between lusting for something and actually coveting something. Just as TV is showing beautiful women they show beautiful men( lets not forget that for years women have had a thing for Danzel Washington, for most of them it was sexual). Obviously, our Lord is not talking about literal surgery, for this would not solve the problem in the heart. That’s anyone any human not just rich, Jesus said with man its impossible but with God all things are possible. Had the rich young man in the Gospels, for example, said to Jesus, “I get what you’re saying, you’re speaking figuratively, so I don’t need to sell everything I have,” that response would have been ludicrously wrong. Once again, the New Testament is unambiguous: in order to receive salvation in the end, a person must obey Christ’s commands and do what is right. Please be humble enough to get his view and options and let us know. Thank You ! The only reason you can be divorced is adultery does not seem right when I have been divorced twice, once for physical/mental abuse and the other abandonment. YOU ARE SO FULL OF SHIT I cant believe people listen to him,dont trust MAN, he wants to give everyone an escape out from being perverted its the same type of thinking Muslims have, when they die they get 7 maidens(virgins)what god thinks in terms of lust ,and what does the vigin get to have dirty old man in her YUCK oh yeah thats really what god does,,,the bible warns about people like this who twist it try and give it different meaning Exodus 20:17 states that we shall not covet another man’s house. And each of you should honor him with your heart, as well as your eyes. …we have been delivered, through the power of the risen Messiah Savior, and His indwelling Holy Spirit, from the “law of sin and death”, not from the Law of YHVH. When you say “hold firm to that faith in Jesus,” you need to define what “faith in Jesus” looks like. He’s not lowering the standard of required behavior, he’s raising it. Thirdly, the Greek word in this passage is an inflected form of epithumeo. In the context of adultery we should not assume that someone is looking to covet another man’s wife because of her domestic skills. They are the same by definition. You are only reiterating what is already widely believed, however, though your arguments has everything, it does not mean everything is in sync. Again, if married, who or what are you turning to for sexual fulfillment? Hi Jason, I just wanna ask, and pls answer, i have anxiety and it revolves around sin, like if i am sinning or what, the problem is that i love reading romantic novels and erotic novel sometimes, which it has, sex in it, but i dont masturbate using this novel, i just enjoy the romance and relationship between the protagonist, now the problem is I dont know if maybe Im doing sexual fantasy, about it like thinking of them having sex, and repeating it in my mind because its so romantic and wonderful, yeah maybe im having sexual fantsy about it, is it consider as sin or coveting, also if i sexual fantize with the character or maybe real person but dont have the intent to do it really, also like if i have a crush is it wrong to have sexual fantasy about them, pls answer because my anxiety have been killing me this past few days and i cant eat, because i really love reading romance novel and erotic, so pls, ibe been overthinking and its so hard, but i dont use it for sexual gratification. The KJV translates Strongs G766 in the following manner: lasciviousness (6x), wantonness (2x), filthy (1x). THANK YOU–I’ve long questioned this verse, but never actually looked into it like you have to decide whether it was talking about sexual “lust” or simply the desire to do something wrong. But shouldn’t we not change the words that Jesus said? but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair” 6) I’m not mincing words. 1) Your question assumes a framework of Augustinian concupiscence, a conception of “original sin” foreign to the Bible. The Wayfinding Signage project refers to “finding your way and exploring,” explains Lacey Stevens, the village's recreation co-ordinator. He trades in the junk food and hits the road with juicer and generator in tow, vowing only to drink fresh fruit and vegetable juice for the next 60 days. I have explained the word “covet” to my little boy as “wanting to take something that does not belong to you”. I have simply stated facts about the word χάρις, its meaning, and how it functions in the context of Paul’s message. The word here for epithumeo is a verb, however lust by itself is a noun, “lust” is a strong desire used either sexually or non-sexually, lust is a thing, it is not a verb. And faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God. I do think lust can become a sin. Also I wish that the comments could be searched for key words. You never answered correctly either about the scripture where it says by grace you are saved not through works that no man should boast. This is not complicated, and people like you try to twist it. And women are called to dress modestly, women should be prayer asking what it means for them to dress modestly. I would suggest reading something like Fee and Stewart’s How to Read the Bible For All It’s Worth, which should help you better understand how to approach and interpret the Bible. Hi Jason, i had a kind of “eureka” moment earlier when i woke up today. Women don’t commit these crimes. Find out ... See full summary », This documentary follows filmmaker Michal Siewierski as he explores the impact that food choice has on people's health, the health of our planet and on the lives of other species sharing ... See full summary ». Please refute all of these in point-by-point form. Those desires therefore are passing and should not be “loved.” But it nowhere says those desires are themselves sin. Actually, I find that just as you feel there are faults in Christians on Sex the world isn’t any different. So the question remains: what is the “original impression” you refer to here? For what it’s worth, the traditional Christian teaching is that orientation (that is, what one desires, whether natural or not) is essentially irrelevant. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, (I Corinthians 6:9 NKJV). Robinson) 02 - Jesus What A Wonder You Are (Dan Bolton) 03 - We Shall Behold Him (Dottie Rambo) 04 - My Jesus I Love Thee (Traditional) 05 - Sing Hallelujah (L. Stassen) 06 - Oh Magnify The Lord (Public Domain) 07 - Thou Art Worthy (Paul Mills) 08 - Because He Lives (Gloria Gaither & William Gaither) Produced by Phil Driscoll & Lari Goss for Mighty Horn Records I’m asking you fellow men, Jason included , let’s not go by our own logical minds (the same logical minds lawyers use to argue their cases whether right or wrong) bc we can justify and rationize anything. And what woman would want a husband who ogled at anything and everything with breasts? Meanwhile, original characters like Emmet and Wyldstyle have become new staples of childhood. I believe I have achieved this on a few occasions (although not for many years as I am happily married). May God bless you and strengthen your heart/mind. Please read the scriptures yourself and you will see that “purity culture” is the culture of God who is pure and holy. From my understanding this doesn’t necessarily apply to us, as Jesus also mentioned to His disciples that they were to take nothing with them when they spread the Gospel, but after He was resurrected He told them to take some possessions (a sword, a coat, and a money bag I believe). That Law was only for Jews under a theocracy, which state obtains nowhere today. The meaning is quiet clear. In an essence what jesus is saying is that it is only sinful in the context of coveting. Don’t copy the antics of David. not by the terms of adultery, but by not allowing his wife to the terms of marriage as established for marriage.. (Pro 4:23 NASB). “You cannot keep birds from flying over your head And I don’t need to know all of the various multilingual language “laws” and nuances. It’s a totally different thing to look at your neighbor’s house that isn’t for sale and be pissed off that you can’t live in there house. The issues of sexuality are obviously present in the text and often over emphasized to the detriment to a broader and deeper understanding. I couldn’t have sex if I wanted to!!! Look at the Voice the singing show, American Idol back in its hey day, most of the time a young guy would win because the women voted for him. One of the more prominent used by youngsters is known as “My Space.” It is prolifically punctuated with the vilest forms of language and salacious photographs.