Bible Verses About
Lust
On guarding the heart and eyes, and the purity Scripture calls good.
“For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
“This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh.”
“But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.”
“But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed.”
“Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:”
“Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery:”
“Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.”
“Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.”
“I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”
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Frequently asked
What does the Bible say about lust?
Scripture speaks to lust in passages such as 1 John 2:16, Galatians 5:16, Matthew 5:28. For example, 1 John 2:16 says, “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
What is a well-known Bible verse about lust?
1 John 2:16 — “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”
What is a short Bible verse about lust?
Job 31:1 — “I made a covenant with mine eyes; why then should I think upon a maid?”