conclusion inevitable? Given that
1) Matthew 5:28: "But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
2) Jesus is the incarnation of God, and thus shares in His perfection.
and if
3) One assumes any sexuality outside of marriage to be adultery.
Is that truly human? How does that reconcile with Jesus having the full human experience?
Or is it possible that the word "intent" here is generally given way too wide a definition? I can look at a Mercedes and admire it and think to myself what a nice car that would be, but still have no serious intention of buying one.
1) Matthew 5:28: "But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
2) Jesus is the incarnation of God, and thus shares in His perfection.
and if
3) One assumes any sexuality outside of marriage to be adultery.
Is that truly human? How does that reconcile with Jesus having the full human experience?
Or is it possible that the word "intent" here is generally given way too wide a definition? I can look at a Mercedes and admire it and think to myself what a nice car that would be, but still have no serious intention of buying one.