We can commit adultery in our hearts... Scripture quote

Shazz · #1 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 07:36 PM

Matthew 5:27-28

27 Ye have heard that it was said by of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:
28 But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

So... when we look at women for guys, we should think

How can we be so friendly to her?
I want to be so friendly to you?

Having no sexual attraction that leads elsewhere?
Err

Flyonthewall · #2 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 07:40 PM

There is a difference between being attracted to a woman, and lusting after her.

Maxel · #3 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 07:46 PM

It is in the entertaining of the thought that we commit the sin (IMO). It's no sin to be tempted, or to be attracted.

I don't think that all physical attraction is sexually based, and even attraction that is based in sexuality isn't necessarily bad, so long as we act in accordance with the words of Christ.

Shazz · #4 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flyonthewall

There is a difference between being attracted to a woman, and lusting after her.

K, knew that attraction and lust are different

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxel

I don't think that all physical attraction is sexually based, and even attraction that is based in sexuality isn't necessarily bad, so long as we act in accordance with the words of Christ.

That makes sense to me

Taldarin · #5 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 07:51 PM

If you're married and you see an attractive woman, I'd say even dwelling on her would be a sin. You can't think about getting with other women if you're a married man--that's thinking about cheating on your wife. Now, if you think about pro-creation actions with this other woman, you're already committing the adultery in your heart.

To me, all he's saying is that we need to be well disciplined. You can't dwell on garbage like that.

Vanhin · #6 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 08:02 PM

I think viewing pornography, for instance, falls into this category.

Vanhin

Shazz · #7 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 08:06 PM

If you ran into a girl somewhere had a friendly conversation but in your mind you thought of making out with her. Is that a sinful act?

Taldarin · #8 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shazz

If you ran into a girl somewhere had a friendly conversation but in your mind you thought of making out with her. Is that a sinful act?

If you're not married and the making out didn't pass the "line" then no, it would only be shallow thinking...

Shazz · #9 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taldarin

If you're not married and the making out didn't pass the "line" then no, it would only be shallow thinking...

So, the scripture quote refers to the following:

Porn
Masterbating
Having sexual thoughts even though you are unmarried

OneEternalSonata · #10 (**permalink**) 12-12-2009, 08:30 PM

Please try not to be crude with your language concerning masturbation. It can stir up unclean thoughts. (I'm not trying to personally attack you, please don't take it that way.)