In the Old Testament, the word is primarily used to describe idolatrous activities, although it does have sexual concerns in at least two instances ( Job 31:1 Prov 6:25 ). Indeed, the unregenerate are governed and controlled by deceitful lusts or desires ( Eph 2:3 4:22 Col 3:5 Titus 2:12 ). However, in Scripture, as translated in the New International Version, the word is used for a strong desire that is negative and forbidden. The context surrounding the word lends to this translation in such instances. In these instances the New International Version does not translate the word as "lust." Rather, it is translated as "desire, " "longing, " and the like. The Greek word epithymia and the Hebrew words awah and hamad can themselves be used in a neutral or good sense (i.e., Matt 13:17 ). In secular literature, the word indicates only a strong desire and can carry either good or bad connotations.
The word is never used in a positive context rather, it is always seen in a negative light, relating primarily either to a strong desire for sexual immorality or idolatrous worship. Though used relatively infrequently (twenty-nine times) in Scripture, a common theme can be seen running through its occurrences. It consists of explicit content, dubious, and graphic situations that some readers might find offensive.A strong craving or desire, often of a sexual nature. **There are no heroes in this dark PNR series, only villains. The two souls set out to prove him wrong and humble his vanity, but rarely do demons give in without a fight. He had orchestrated the perfect setting to prove to God that humans would choose pleasures of the flesh and materialistic desires over the simplicity of LOVE.
With Tristan’s unquenchable thirst for Sara spiraling out of control, the Demon of Lust, Asmodeus, rejoiced in the victory for he loved to play with mortals. Because the cursed gift gave him everything he wished for, except for the one thing he truly desired. Only Tristan suspected that the gift wasn’t from God at all but from the devil. So much so, they wondered if his looks were a gift from God. It was his ethereal good looks that left others bewildered. Tristan Marcolf wasn’t the run-of-the-mill rich and successful politician. The only person she could never hide from was her adopted brother. She hid in the shadows to spare others of the agony she brought along. But when her previously perfect world turned upside down, Sara became convinced that she was cursed. The theme to Sara’s life used to be that of a princess, one she romanticized.
Lace, white, everything frilly and pretty. “Blood was spilled on the holy land for the worst kind of LUST was driven by the desire for God.”
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