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NASB | 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of life, is not from the Father, but is from the world. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world--the lust and sensual craving of the flesh and the lust and longing of the eyes and the boastful pride of life [pretentious confidence in one's resources or in the stability of earthly things]--these do not come from the Father, but are from the world. |
Bible Question:
Thanks Tim. Please allow me to go deeper on this thought. A source of tension in my marriage is around the physical fitness of my spouse. I'm attracted to women who are fit, and when my wife doesn't take the time to keep her shape, then my eyes start to wander. This got me started on thinking about the spiritual foundation for beauty. Is it right to be 'attracted' to my wife because of her looks? (PLease note that this is not the only thing that I'm attracted to in her, but for this subject, lets focus on that). If I'm to be 'enthralled' with her at all times, and if my physical desire for her is a godly (meaning that God made it), then when she falls out of shape and my physical desire for her wanes, how do I reconcile that? Should I put to death my physical desires and be content with what I have, even though my eyes are more prone to wandering? I'd like to keep my eyes on her instead, but this is sometimes difficult. |
Bible Answer: My dear friend; I indeed have much sympathy for you my heart goes out to you my friend; But consider this please; I know a man who has a wife that has no desire and if she did is physically unable to fulfill his needs at all, yet he is faithful to her, and to God, and has lived thus for 15 years. I know that this most likely is of little comfort, but my friend. if your wife is willing and able; I implore you to enjoy the wonderful comfort that God has given to the two of you. She is a gift from God. Please remember to keep eternity in mind always: This life, in this fading garment, is but a flash my friend. I know; if you remain faithful to her you will never regret it. If your eye wonders: Take it to the cross before it deceives you! God's peace stj |