Was it Love at First Sight or Lust at First Sight?

The article distinguishes between lust and unconditional love. Both are essential to a life-long marriage but couplings based on lust do not endure.

Bible Study: Practical Application of the Biblical Worldview

A biblical worldview provides a filter for discerning good and evil based on the Ten Commandments. Grace, meaning ‘gift’, is key to applying this worldview. It empowers individuals to fulfill God’s will and counters destructive lust. Embracing grace brings freedom, while succumbing to lust leads to bondage.

Bible Study: Hey, Jude ♪ (apologies to Paul McCartney)

The X rating for pornographic movies was introduced in 1968, and the Supreme Court’s decision legalized pornography. The book of Jude was written for believers. The US Bill of Rights protects citizens from government tyranny, but its interpretation on obscenity has been contentious. Believers are encouraged to practice self-control and focus on positive, virtuous thoughts.