I appreciate greatly the people who took the time and made a genuine effort in responding to this topic. Judging from a particular male user's public response, the integrity of my character and walk of faith was being put up for "debate".
Spiritual prudes have no place in the Christian faith. Superheros are outdated and not relevant in today's society for everyone's well-being. God's in control. People only pretend to be. I know where I stand, and who my AUTHORITY is.
My motives in posting this topic were/are pure, righteous, and profusively sincere. This topic wasn't for me. I know
"me" well. When I post, it's always to inspire a higher thought, to help pull out a deeper truth, to connect people's divinely inspired ideas and insight together, and to help anyone on here or in person to affirm their beliefs/purpose as a Christian, and to help them move forward into a rewarding relationship with Jesus Christ.
God's Word is fully infused into all of my being. I'm well read and studied. I let the Holy Spirit lead me, and try not to get in His way. When I said I wasn't seeking a "textbook" answer, it wasn't to disgrace the bible. I'm always interested in a deeper message of truth inspired by a specific scripture for a specific topic. I'm not looking for some robotic response as is all too common, but always something with depth, warmth, authenticity as it relates to the person who is speaking, and the "truth" they have discovered and lived.
If it will make everyone on here feel better, especially the male user who wants to provoke, I'll re-phrase the topic.
When you "lust" after success, food, money, status, power material possessions, etc, How do you respond?
Do you look once, and praise God for the Creations He made.
Do you look twice, and pray after the fact?
Do you keep obsessing, and repent later?
So, if anyone else questions that my mind was in the "gutter" by my original post, please renew your mind in God's Word, and look again.
WHEN YOU JUDGE PEOPLE, YOU HAVE NO TIME TO LOVE THEM!
hey brother will, although your intentions may have been pure and righteous as you claim, the original question you asked was presented differently to the guys than it was to the gals... and was also provoking. this revised question is much more appropriate in my view. thanks for the change.
dear folks, i am the male eternal speaks of here. now youve called me some names here. sometimes in life its much better to let a sleeping dog lay..
your original post had nothing to do with lusting after success,food, money,status,power, material possessions.. and youre still adding your original thoughts to this new topic post.. you made up these new ones as a cover after you were called out on your other ones.
lets look at your original topic post
seen here
I asked the guys, so to you I pose the same question. Single or married, lust always lurks around the corner. You can't pretend it doesn't exist in the form of that handsome guy that just passed your path while out running errands, or at the gym while showing off his toned body. How do you initially respond? Look once, and praise God for His beautiful creations? Look twice, and pray for grace, guidance, and forgiveness? Keep looking and deal with the consequences of guilt later? I'm not looking for a textbook answer. I know what the bible says about this. But your honest reaction to this hypothetical circumstance would be appreciated. Thanks to all who participate!
my words here
now once you were called on this you came to me in private that you were speaking of these other lusts, money power ,etc ones that you named here on this new post first before you got to the same ones you were wondering about on the previous topic of women and lust.
heres my email back to you on this.
dear eternal , where i come from a man just dont ask them kind of questions to a woman that aint his wife . as thats just not right. the bible doesnt give any examples of a man goin around asking women them kinds of questions.. though it does give an example of paul teaching men and women on the subject of lusting after one another.. so therefore the HOLY SPIRIT wasnt the one guidin you to ask that question to the women .. ole cattle
thats about all i got to say on this i recon.. less summin else arises..
Of course men and women see the same things differently. And I answered your question on the guys forum.
Lusting after women, like coveteousness, is desiering that which you cannot legally have. Women also have their version of coveteousness. It is called shopping. :goofball: :ROFL:
I believe in general men and women are sinning when they are lusting or coveting it's in the 10 Commandments.
With that said I believe that if lustful desires begin flee from it get to a public place, pray to God or sing a praise song so ur mind can't entertain the thoughts then the thoughts turn to sin. Do whatever it takes to get ur mind off of it as opposed to entertaining it and enjoying it.
I do believe once the Holy Spirit is dwelling in us we are of the light righteous and the Holy Spirit will conquer our selfish desires that are displeasing to God. We can be tempted and not sin thru the power of the Holy Ghost.
Thankx for being honest and sharing and sure ur not the only one on here struggling with this.
There are some great church groups u can get in that focuses on lust, porn addictions and so forth. It helps to have that kind of fellowship and know that ur not the only one struggling in this area and that God can cure you of all those desires of the flesh.
First step to recovery is confessing it so feel that ur on the right path of conquering this with God's help. We all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.
This same Greek word for lust is translated desire in
"having a "DESIRE" to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better " Philippians 1:23,
Again, lust and desire is used
" ...endeavored the more abundantly to see your face with great desire." 1 Thessalonians 2:17,
The context will show good lust/desire or bad lust/desire. So when it comes to the other things mentioned,
"lusting after success,food, money,status,power, material possessions.."
It should be determined if the lust is acceptable for a Christian.
For instance, Is it wrong for women to desire material possessions? Or find a guy with money,status,power? From what I've seen most women here in my age group (50+) want the same thing. They want a guy they can trust or put their trust in.
But in a negative sense, lusting after food or success can be a problem. What are you content with? Do you desire to do what you don't want to do? Are the things you desire to do the thing you don't do? Romans 7:15.
The topic here, how to control habits of negative desire and/or lust is summed up in the wise saying that
"It is not so important where you are in life as it is which way you are going."
You know I did not see that original post in "Ask A Girl" but I'll take Ole Cattle's word for it.
(your words from your thread)
...asked the guys, so to you I pose the same question. Single or married, lust always lurks around the corner. You can't pretend it doesn't exist in the form of that handsome guy that just passed your path while out running errands, or at the gym while showing
off his toned body.
How do you initially respond? Look once, and praise God for His
beautiful creations?
Look twice,
and pray for grace, guidance, and forgiveness?
Keep looking and deal with the
consequences
of guilt later?
I'm not looking for a textbook answer. I know what the bible says about this. But your
honest reaction
to this hypothetical circumstance
would be appreciated. Thanks to all who participate!
Boy that sounds "creepy" to me.
Kind of like asking a woman to tell you what gets her all "hot' and bothered?
"toned Body"
"beautiful creations"
"look twice and pray for grace"
KEEP LOOKING AND .....DEAL... with the CONSEQUENCES
(your words)
"When I post, it's always to inspire a higher thought"
Would you write some woman that you have never met and ask her these questions?
(your words)
"I'm well read and studied."
Was there a "pullout" in those books you've read? Sorry...poor taste in a question...I was just trying to elict some higher thought from you
(your words)(revised question)
"When you "lust" after success, food, money, status, power material possessions, etc, How do you respond?"
Will...you seem to have a memory issue? You were originally speaking about "toned bodies" and "beautiful creations". Nowhere in your original post did you even alude to that.
My brother...I and most everyone here enjoy stimulating, uplifting and edifying topics. Perhaps you got off on the wrong mouth...sorry... foot and would like to try it again.
I also want to discuss your statement about:
(your words)
"Spiritual prudes have no place in the Christian faith. Superheros are outdated and not relevant in today's society for everyone's well-being."
Spiritual prudes...spiritual prudes. Well Mr "Well Read"...your perspicacity is lacking, becuse your premise is specious. Look up the definitions of "Spiritual" and "Prudent" and than tell me where Christianity would be...heck where society would be if it wasn't for Spiritually Prudent people?
And as far as Superheros being outdated...you haven't seen a twenty-one year old kid race across an open desert under fire -- risking his life -- to save another's.
Now you've gone and gotten by blood temperature to rise!
By the way...what are the things that...never mind!
Thank you for taking an interest in me, but I'm not worthy of all the attention. Thank you for the support, and your words were noticed, understood, and accepted. God Bless-
