Lust is a huge problem in society. Although different societies deal with their lust issues in different ways, the problem itself is universal. Sex sells well, no matter what form it comes in, because of our addiction to lust.
This is not just an issue in the world at large but in the church as well. Sex is a trap that nation of Israel fell victim to time and again. King David is considered to have been a righteous man of God and one of the greatest kings of Israel. However, he committed adultery with Bathsheba (2 Sam. 11).; His son Solomon, though considered to be the wisest man to have ever lived, took many wives and concubines (seven hundred wives and three hundred concubines!) who led him astray (1 Kings 11:1-13). There are many more examples of how lust led the nation of Israel to fall away from God. Lust is huge problem, and it is not a sin to be taken lightly. It is a sin that we must flee from.
Thomas Watson writes, " Take heed of the sin of immorality. '[God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral.]' (Heb. 13:4). Such as burn in immorality are in great danger to burn one day in hell! let one fire put out another; let the fire of God's wrath- put out the fire of lust!"
Lust is all about gratifying one's own desires. It is extremely selfish in no way glorifying to God. God loves us, but He hates our sins. Knowing this-and you are responsible for what you know-we should not continue to do the things God hates.
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