The mere thought of murder is equated to actual murder. The mere thought of adultery is equated to actual adultery.
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So it was the *thought* of eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil that introduced sin into the world? Since it was a sin that preceded the actual eating of the fruit. Does it follow that Man was sinning *before* even eating of the fruit.
The mere thought of murder is equated to actual murder. The mere thought of adultery is equated to actual adultery.
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So it was the *thought* of eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil that introduced sin into the world? Since it was a sin that preceded the actual eating of the fruit. Does it follow that Man was sinning *before* even eating of the fruit.
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Are you arguing with Jesus?
Because it was our Lord who said that, not Luther or ealgeone.
You are arguing against the words of Jesus. Take it up with HIM that lusting after a woman isn't committing adultery in your heart.
ALL sin begins in the heart before it is borne in the actions.
Sin doesn't just happen at someone. it's a decision made by the person himself.
So it was the *thought* of eating from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil that introduced sin into the world? Since it was a sin that preceded the actual eating of the fruit. Does it follow that Man was sinning *before* even eating of the fruit.
27“You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’; 28but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 5:27-28 NASB
You'll have to ask Him.