How does God feel about the body being check out? The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19-20). Also, if a man lust for a woman in his heart, he has already committed adultry (Matthew 5:28). Is there such a thing as innocently checking out a body, devoid of lust, such as checking out a thong at the beach or a nude model in an art class? Please reference your replies with scripture.
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Checking Out the Body
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- Intense or unrestrained sexual craving.
- An overwhelming desire or craving: a lust for power.
- Intense eagerness or enthusiasm: a lust for life.
- Obsolete. Pleasure; relish.
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I was about to ask the same thing. How do Christians define lust versus mere sexual attraction. If there was no sexual desire or attraction, then there would be little incentive to marry. At what point does sexual desire become lust?
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You make a valid point. Kudos to you! If I knew the answer, I wouldn't have posted this thread. As this thread progresses, hopefully good insights based on scripture will arise.fregas said:
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fregas said:
I guess the difference would be, do you view the person as less of a person, of more for jsut as an object of sexual attraction, instead of thinking of them as a person, and just acknowledging that they are sexually attractive?
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I am a nudist and I am able look at people of both sexes and all ages naked without any lust.
What Jesus was talking about was not about looking at women naked, but having a burning desire to *posess* them and wanting them all to yourself for yourself.
I also find it strange that he did not apply this teaching to women who look at men lustfully as well.
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What Jesus was talking about was not about looking at women naked, but having a burning desire to *posess* them and wanting them all to yourself for yourself.
I also find it strange that he did not apply this teaching to women who look at men lustfully as well.
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Matthew 5:28 also applies to women viewing men lustfully.tgg said:
One split second of lust is equal to 100 seconds of lust. In God's sight they are equal. Both are acts of disobedience.
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Imaginosis said:
Thats because your concept of god is "the cosmic perfectionist" Even one sin in a lifetime merits an eternity of hell, correct?
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