VOD: verse of the day

Adultery

Verse for the Day
"You have heard that it was said, 'Do not commit adultery.'[a]But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell. - Matthew 5:27-30

As I have been doing the 56-day challenge from Southland I have learned a lot. I've learned that being a Christian is a huge responsibility. It means identifying with Christ, and as Tamara pointed out in yesterday's verse, that is in suffering but also in his glory. We are also called to imitate Him in all we do. Thus addressing our behavior. While lust is an issue normally directed at males, it also applies to females. We are also guilty of staring lustfully at men, and allowing our thoughts to "go south" so to speak. And, ladies, we can do our part to help our brothers by paying attention to what we say, and how we dress. They are our brothers, friends, fathers, and someday husbands...we were created by God to help, to assist, and we need to do that. It is a huge responsibility, but in community we can be strong.

posted by Anonymous @ 12:13 PM