What is lust? (procreation, creation, Christians, Christ)

[angel888]

an unhealthy pleasure also arising out of the craving for material possessions.'



Would that not be Greed.?

Greed, Lust, etc, all lead to destruction of the Heart and Soul.


Angel

[michel]

Originally Posted by angel888

an unhealthy pleasure also arising out of the craving for material possessions.'



Would that not be Greed.?

Greed, Lust, etc, all lead to destruction of the Heart and Soul.


Angel

Well Angel, that's one up to you!; of course it is. Fruballing in the snow..........

[angel888]

The definition of lust in the dictionary is sexual desire.

Shall we muddle on


Angel

[michel]

Originally Posted by angel888

The definition of lust in the dictionary is sexual desire.

Shall we muddle on


Angel

Er......
5 entries found for lust.

1. Intense or unrestrained sexual craving.
2. 1. An overwhelming desire or craving: a lust for power.
   2. Intense eagerness or enthusiasm: a lust for life.
3. Obsolete. Pleasure; relish.

I'm not in a muddle. At least I don't think so.

[Prima]

Oooer that's a hard one. I think lust is a lot like greed, except that lust is wanting a thing for itself, and greed is wanting it just to have. Did that make sense or should I explain my thoughts further?

[angel888]

Greed and Lust are selfish desire, whats the difference since they both dominate the soul leading to destruction.

In desire is man born;
From desire he consumes objects of various tastes;
By desire is he led away bound,
Buffeted across the face.
Bound by evil qualities is he chastised-- James1:13-5

Angel

[michel]

Originally Posted by angel888

Greed and Lust are selfish desire, whats the difference since they both dominate the soul leading to destruction.

In desire is man born;
From desire he consumes objects of various tastes;
By desire is he led away bound,
Buffeted across the face.
Bound by evil qualities is he chastised-- James1:13-5

Angel

Pure semantics. I agree with you. I was just quoting the good ol' dictionary to explain my first post.

[shaun1466]

Lust is the desire for sexual proclivities to be met! As Jesus calls this a sin, it seems that He is being a bit unfair, I mean give me a break, who doesn't do it it some point. But Christ was being very reasonable, for us to submit to the passions would sort of reduce us to dogs! We have that small thing called rationality, and an indulgence in lustful desires has been proven historically to destroy lives and socities.

[Halcyon]

Lust is the desire for sexual proclivities to be met! As Jesus calls this a sin, it seems that He is being a bit unfair, I mean give me a break, who doesn't do it it some point. But Christ was being very reasonable, for us to submit to the passions would sort of reduce us to dogs! We have that small thing called rationality, and an indulgence in lustful desires has been proven historically to destroy lives and socities.

To be human is to be able to overcome lust, if we have not the willpower to overcome our animalistic emotions, are we truly human?

[Prima]

I think it's very narrow to define lust as being merely sexual.

Halcyon, I think that being human is being able to analyze our lust. It's being able to say "Yeah, I lust for you - but you're married!" or "I lust for this piece of chocolate, but if I eat another piece, I'll be sick!"

I indulge in my lustful desires - at the right time and place. I don't bother to control them when I'm alone in the bedroom, for example! That doesn't make me an animal