Love, Lust, and Lies. . .

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.

As you can see in today's segment, we deal with some very controversial issues. Love, lust, and lies, have always been entangled and misappropriated within the marriage bond. Like it on not, God has set a standard and a distinction between these factors.

Love has for centuries been confused with Lust, and Lies of course always is there to justify the two.Real love however, could never be confused with Lust or Lies. Lust is only temporary and is only satisfying for the moment, where on the other hand Love is sustaining and builds upon itself until it just grows stronger. Lust on one hand will also keep coming back, but has no particular partner. Whoever fills the need! Love is very specific. There is no uncertainty with Love. It really is unconditional.

Hear what the scriptures say: 1 Corinthians 13 1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. Verses 4-8: 4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; 7Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things. 8Charity never fails:

Lies is the deceitful part. Lies presents to mankind Lust and disguises it as Love. One might say, so how will we know the difference? That's easy; any marriage relationship based on the foundational principles of God will never be associated with any type of lust or lie. In fact, the Bible strictly forbids even the implication of lust: Romans :13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

What's the message here, . . Marriage is a Holy act, and has no room for lust or lies. It is so important when taking on this life-long journey of Holy Matrimony, not to confuse these three elements. Need I say, now is a good time to examine our motives for our marriages. It will do one of two things: reveal the truth and expose a lie! See what is does for you! Search the scriptures for yourself. There you will find that there really is no room for all three. Love, Lust, and Lies in your marriage? Think about it, take your pick, which one would you really rather have in your marriage? You be the judge, because God has already judged., and His judgements are truth!

Be Blessed!