Life for Lust

Longing, a deep and persistent desire or yearning, is a theme that resonates throughout the Bible. It reflects the human condition and the innate desire for connection with God, fulfillment, and the realization of divine promises. epithymia - desire, craving, longing, desire for what is forbidden, lust 1. Lust of the Flesh * sarx (sarks) = flesh, fallen human nature, appetites disconnected from God 2. Lust of the Eyes * ophthalmos (off-THAL-moss) = eye, perception, focus 3. The Pride of Life * alazoneía tou biou (ah-lah-zoh-NAY-ah too BEE-oss) * alazoneía = boasting, arrogance, false confidence * bios = manner of life, livelihood, status Scriptures * 1 John 2:15-17 * Isaiah 9:2-7; Isaiah 7:14 * Hebrews 10:11-18; 4:14-16 * 4-18 (for everything) * John 4:26; 6:35; 8:12; 10:9; 10:11; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1; 8:58 “26 Then Jesus told her, “I AM the Messiah!’” (;)“35 Jesus replied, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry again. Whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” (;) 12 Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.” (;) 9 I am the Door; anyone who enters through Me will be saved [and will live forever], and will go in and out [freely], and find pasture (spiritual security).” (;) 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd sacrifices his life for the sheep.” (;) 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live.” (;) 6 Jesus told him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” (;) “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser.” (;) 58 Jesus said unto them, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I AM.’”