Is the Bible Against inappropriate content?

[SkyWriting]

Just for the sake of clarity, I hope you are not saying that inappropriate contentography involving willing "actors" isn't sinful.

Sin is only counted for believers. But I'm not
saying they all are not believers.

 

[SkyWriting]

I think in the verse you mention, we are not looking so much at sin but at rebellion... remaining in sin after one knows it is sin.

Up to that point, it's not Sin.

 

[SkyWriting]

I was wondering how much is the Bible is against inappropriate contentography?

27 You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’

28 But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust
after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.

 

[Zoii]

Just for the sake of clarity, I hope you are not saying that inappropriate contentography involving willing "actors" isn't sinful.

No I'm not making any judgement either way on willing actors as long as they are legal age... Other than even as a willing actor your circumstances are usually poor which drove you to that decision, and as such still makes you a victim.
My main point though it's about unwilling actors and non adults, who are victims.

 

[Dave-W]

I think in the verse you mention, we are not looking so much at sin but at rebellion... remaining in sin after one knows it is sin is rebellion.

Up to that point, it's not Sin.

How can you say that? Does it not fit the chata'ah definition of "missing the mark?" The rebellion pesha is more properly translated "transgression." That is worse than sin.

 

[Ken Rank]

How can you say that? Does it not fit the chata'ah definition of "missing the mark?" The rebellion pesha is more properly translated "transgression." That is worse than sin.

The KJV (not that I am advocating that as a translation) generally translated chata'ah as sin, avon as iniquity and/or transgression, and pesha as rebellion. A 77 year old Jewish man who has been teaching biblical Hebrew classes for nearly 50 years (and speaks 5 other languages) told me this...

Chata'ah does mean "missing the mark" but that definition does not take intent into consideration. So to better understand the Hebrew concept behind the word, pretend we are looking at an archer. His intent is ALWAYS to draw back, fire, and hit the target (with the target being the righteousness of God). However, being in a fallen state, he will simply miss from time to time despite his intentions. That is chata'ah. The next level would be avon... imagine the same archer with the same intent. However, this time he is emotionally distracted, drawn away even if only temporarily and during that time aims at another target. Once he calms down and refocuses, he turns back to the proper target (repents) and that entire sequence is avon. Pesha is different... it is knowing the target, having the ability to aim for and probably hit the target... but the archer this time seeks for and aims at other targets, on purpose... willful sin, or.. rebellion.

That is how I have understood the words, Dave, if I am wrong my intent is not to deceive.

 

[Dave-W]

The KJV (not that I am advocating that as a translation) generally translated chata'ah as sin, avon as iniquity and/or transgression, and pesha as rebellion. A 77 year old Jewish man who has been teaching biblical Hebrew classes for nearly 50 years (and speaks 5 other languages) told me this...

That sounds fairly correct to me. My issue was with Skywriting's comment that until it reaches the level of knowing disobedience (pesha) it was not to be considered "sin."

 

[Ken Rank]

That sounds fairly correct to me. My issue was with Skywriting's comment that until it reaches the level of knowing disobedience (pesha) it was not to be considered "sin."

I just wanted to be clear that "missing the mark" also carries the idea of actually trying to hit the mark. That is a little bit of context that does clear up a few verse.

Blessings to you and yours today and in the coming days.

 

[iF27]

Short answer, yes. What is inappropriate content? Erotic images of somebody whom you are not in a covenant relationship with (before God) and you are fantasizing in your heart (lust) for a woman outside of the woman you are with. Since Yeshua revealed the spirit or intent of the commandment concerning adultery as going as deep as "lusting in your heart," then inappropriate content, if you are married, is a form of adultery.

Not to mention how it fills one's mind with imagery that is unrighteous and against the character of the God we serve.

And if you are not married? Then what?

 

[Dave-W]

And if you are not married? Then what?

As used in the bible, "adultery" necessitates the woman to be married. (since it was allowed for men to have more than one wife)

 

[Dave-W]

I just wanted to be clear that "missing the mark" also carries the idea of actually trying to hit the mark.

Excellent point Ken.

 

[Ancient of Days]

13 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man:

14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.

15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.

 

[Ancient of Days]

And if you are not married? Then what?

Then its called Lust.

 

[Ken Rank]

And if you are not married? Then what?

@Ancient of Days is correct, then it is called lust. inappropriate content has one engaged, in their mind and heart, in a sexual encounter (albeit through fantasy) with a woman (or man) you don't even know. It is gratifying only to your flesh. Sex between a husband and wife is a beautiful thing, but until then it is something outside of God's will for each person. And if we go there in the heart even if we haven't gone there in the flesh... is not still sin according to the spirit of the law? I believe so.

 

[salt-n-light]

I was reading an article posted by the BBC today reporting people who view inappropriate content are more likely to divorce and seven times more likely to do casual sex (promiscuity a.k.a. fornication). This is not the way to successful marriage and family development. I was wondering how much is the Bible is against inappropriate contentography?

Is inappropriate content harmful? The evidence, the myths and the unknowns

The very word inappropriate content, comes from the greek word "inappropriate contentea", which literally translate to "fornication". So yes watching someone fornicate and enjoying it too....yup pretty much on the not to-do list.