Is this included in the "sexual immorality" verses of those who will not inherit the kingdom of God?
That's what I figured. I cannot overcome it.Zobel said:
Sexual immorality has a specific definition, see the holiness code in Leviticus 17-26.
That being said, there is the Lord's definition of lust at play here. It is one of many sins that bars our approach God.
ive told myself this my whole life and i hope (and think) youre right..bmks270 said:
I don't put limits on Gods mercy for anyone. He knows the hearts and minds of people.
I heard a very succinct summary of the secular world's take on who God is, it went something like:FAT SEXY said:
I'm going to give you these balls that you constantly want to release, but if you act on it in a way not outlined in the code I will see that you burn for eternity.
Agree. I do not like the view of sins "sending us to hell".Zobel said:
Sexual immorality has a specific definition, see the holiness code in Leviticus 17-26.
That being said, there is the Lord's definition of lust at play here. It is one of many sins that bars our approach God.
Let Christ overcome it. Focus on how great our God is, not on how weak we are. You are a lot stronger, especially with Christ, than you think you are.Create Account said:That's what I figured. I cannot overcome it.Zobel said:
Sexual immorality has a specific definition, see the holiness code in Leviticus 17-26.
That being said, there is the Lord's definition of lust at play here. It is one of many sins that bars our approach God.
Let Christ overcome it? I don't know what that means. Jesus promises to save me from my sins. I am not being saved. I have prayed for salvation, but it remains.dermdoc said:Let Christ overcome it. Focus on how great our God is, not on how weak we are. You are a lot stronger, especially with Christ, than you think you are.Create Account said:That's what I figured. I cannot overcome it.Zobel said:
Sexual immorality has a specific definition, see the holiness code in Leviticus 17-26.
That being said, there is the Lord's definition of lust at play here. It is one of many sins that bars our approach God.
Leviticus 21: 16-24 also tells us folks with bodily defects can't be a priest.Zobel said:
Sexual immorality has a specific definition, see the holiness code in Leviticus 17-26.
That being said, there is the Lord's definition of lust at play here. It is one of many sins that bars our approach God.
Create Account said:Let Christ overcome it? I don't know what that means. Jesus promises to save me from my sins. I am not being saved. I have prayed for salvation, but it remains.dermdoc said:Let Christ overcome it. Focus on how great our God is, not on how weak we are. You are a lot stronger, especially with Christ, than you think you are.Create Account said:That's what I figured. I cannot overcome it.Zobel said:
Sexual immorality has a specific definition, see the holiness code in Leviticus 17-26.
That being said, there is the Lord's definition of lust at play here. It is one of many sins that bars our approach God.
Create Account said:Let Christ overcome it? I don't know what that means. Jesus promises to save me from my sins. I am not being saved. I have prayed for salvation, but it remains.dermdoc said:Let Christ overcome it. Focus on how great our God is, not on how weak we are. You are a lot stronger, especially with Christ, than you think you are.Create Account said:That's what I figured. I cannot overcome it.Zobel said:
Sexual immorality has a specific definition, see the holiness code in Leviticus 17-26.
That being said, there is the Lord's definition of lust at play here. It is one of many sins that bars our approach God.
Zobel said:
The OP asked about the definition of a term. For a person who was a highly educated Jew, taught at the feet of Gamaliel - that is to say, St Paul - sexual immortality has a specific meaning, and that meaning can be found in Leviticus.
If you'll note, I talked about both the Law and the words of Jesus Christ. There is no discontinuity between the Law given by Christ and the Truth who is Christ Himself. You won't find this distinction in the New Testament among any of the writers. Christ is the culmination of the Law.
larry culpepper said:
I don't see watching porn as a moral issue, but more of a health issue. I think more often than not, porn is harmful to the consumer. Creates unrealistic expectations, gives people body image issues, not healthy in the way it stimulates the brain. Not to mention a lot of porn is really hardcore and f***ed up
Zobel said:
I genuinely don't understand how I cherry picked scripture, or what your point is.
Yeah, "cherry picking" scripture has not really been something that I'd associate with you. Ever.Zobel said:
I genuinely don't understand how I cherry picked scripture, or what your point is.
For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."jrico2727 said:
Christ came not to abolish the law but fulfill it. It was incredibly relevant to to the question in the OP in my opinion.