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 lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 5:27-28. Reformed Christians believe that thoughts and impulses are equally as sinful as the actions themselves. No sense in cleaning the outside of the cup if the inside is disgusting. hence Laser’s statements.

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JackTheMimic 3 months ago
I don't believe that at all. I believe there is an absolute difference between attaching oneself to an impulse and having one, forgiving yourself, and letting the thought pass out of your mind. "Looks after her with lustful INTENT" That does not sound like an impulse to me. That sounds like he inhabited the idea of having her. I did not say impulses should be fantasized about. They are angels and demons wispering to you. It is your choice to ignore them or be enslaved by them. Either to the extent of fantasy or action.