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An overpowering and compulsive desire or passion, especially of a sexual nature. Scripture condemns lust of all kinds, and urges believers to show self-control.
Pr 6:25-29; Mt 5:28 See also Ge 3:6; Job 31:1; Jas 1:13-15; 1Jn 2:16
Ro 1:21-27 See also Ro 7:5; 1Co 6:9-10; 1Pe 4:3; 2Pe 2:14-18
Gal 5:16-21; Col 3:5 See also 1Co 9:27; Gal 5:24; Eph 4:22; 1Th 4:4-5; 2Ti 2:22; Tit 2:12; 1Pe 2:11
Lust expressed as sexual desire Ge 39:6-12 Potiphar’s wife and Joseph; 2Sa 11:2-5 David and Bathsheba
Lust for money 1Ti 6:9-10 See also 1Ti 3:3
The lustful desire of Israel and Judah for alliances Eze 23:1-21 Both kingdoms sought security from such alliances, rather than trusting in God.
3233 | Holy Spirit & sanctification |
5412 | money |
5452 | power |
5792 | appetite |
5832 | desire |
5869 | greed |
6133 | coveting |
6237 | sexual sin |
6242 | adultery |
6744 | sanctification |
8266 | holiness |
8451 | mortification |