Jesus states lust as sin | Rapp Report Daily 0114 | Striving for Eternity

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Lust as Adultery of the Heart

We address the fact that whether it is homosexual lusting or heterosexual lusting outside of marriage, it is considered a sin by God. He judges our heart, not just our actions. His standard is so high, He says we must be perfect, not only in our actions, but also in our thoughts.

And therefore He considers lusting adultery. This is what Jesus said on the Sermon on the Mount, Matthew 5, verses 27 and 28. You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery. But I say to you that everyone that looks at a woman with lustful intent has committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Now this clearly states that God will judge any lustful thoughts as adultery. Therefore, if you are lusting for anyone outside of your spouse, it is adultery of the heart. And that is exactly how one would be judged.

Lust, Celibacy, and the Sin of the Heart

There is no way that anyone in a homosexual relationship, you want to call it a celibate partnership where they do not carry out the act, that is a claim you can make. However, there is still the sin of lusting after another person.

And this is the thing that has to be addressed. There is no way this would be accepted if it was heterosexual couples. And we will deal with that issue tomorrow.