All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written from the foundation of the world in the book of the life of the Lamb who has been slain. Revelation 13:8


Though He slay me, I will hope in Him. Job 13:15


For from him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever. Amen. Romans 11:36

He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will he not also with him graciously give us all things?" Romans 8:32



















Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Eye Candy

I was listening to the radio last week while driving, and was getting an update on an upcoming soccer matchup.  I can't recall who was playing whom; but do recall something else about the conversation that jumped out at me.
Apparently there was going to be a player who was not only pretty good at soccer, but is well pleasing on the eyes.  The female co-host made this clear.  The other host acknowledged her comment, and continued with the conversation.  The female co-host then added, , "but there will be plently of other eye candy at this game."

I thought I would take this opportunity to be very clear.  I have heard many times things like, "looking isn't touching"  or "as long as you don't get caught", or "look as if its at the sun."

Jesus says in Matthew 5:27-30, "You have heard that it was said, You shall not commit adultery.  But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.  If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away.  For it is better that you lose one of your members than your whole body be thrown into hell.  And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away.  For it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell."

1)  Adultery = sin.   Lust = Adultery.  Therefore  Lust = sin.  There is no "free-look", "looking isn't touching."  Jesus says you have committed by looking without touching therefore, DON'T LOOK.

2)  This is a big deal.  Hell or heaven is at stake in this lustful "game."  God's children (those who will inherit the kingdom)  will not have a lifestyle like this  (also see Galations 5:19-24).  To avoid Hell, don't just say you believe in Jesus.  ACT like you believe in Jesus. 

3)  Looking is not OK.  "Eye candy" in this context goes against everything Jesus taught.

4)  If you are a Christian, you should have eyes for Christ alone.  You are the bride of Christ.  He gave His life for YOU.  When you look at others, you have committed adultery against CHRIST.  This isn't about your spouse or your chastity.  This is about Christ.  You should only have "eyes" for Him.

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