• 1 John 2:15-17
    Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world. And the world is passing away, and the lust of it; but he who does the will of God abides forever.
     
  • Proverbs 6:25-26
    Do not lust after her beauty in your heart,
    Nor let her allure you with her eyelids.
    For by means of a harlot
    A man is reduced to a crust of bread;
    And an adulteress will prey upon his precious life.

     
  • Colossians 3:5
    Therefore put to death your members which are on the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.
     
  • Genesis 3:6
    So when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree desirable to make one wise, she took of its fruit and ate. She also gave to her husband with her, and he ate.
     
  • Matthew 5:27-29
    "You have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not commit adultery.' But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and cast it from you; for it is more profitable for you that one of your members perish, than for your whole body to be cast into hell.
     
  • 1 Corinthians 10:13
    No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.
     
  • Revelation 3:17-18
    Because you say, "I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing"—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see.
     
For more scripture references, please see Bible verses for Lust of the Eyes


Resources

Lust of the Flesh, Lust of the Eyes, Pride of Life

Sermonette by David C. Grabbe

The half-time show of the recent Superbowl exemplifies the lust of the flesh and the eyes, and the pride of life. Each choice we make changes our brains.


Evil Desires

Sermonette by Clyde Finklea

All the medieval 'seven deadly sins' could be categorized as a facet of lust. God designed us to have proper desires, just as His desires are always proper.


Concupiscence

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The concept of concupiscence, often understood as strong or ungodly desire, extends beyond mere sexual longing to encompass a broader yearning for what is forbidden by God. In the account of the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve's desire was not sexual but was directed toward the fruit of the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil, …


The Tenth Commandment

'Personal' from John W. Ritenbaugh

The lust of the eyes is a powerful force, often stimulated by the constant urgings of marketers who exploit human nature's desire to conform and possess more attractive things. This societal pressure pushes individuals to compete for material possessions, making one appear unambitious or odd if they resist. Our Lord warns …


Purifying the Heart

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Our Savior elaborates on the seventh commandment in His Sermon on the Mount, teaching that adultery begins long before the physical act occurs. He declares that adultery starts in the heart or mind, even before the eye sees the object of lust or the hand reaches out to touch. He advises the lustful person to take drastic …


Thou Shall Not Covet

Sermon by John O. Reid

Because virtually every sin begins as a desire in the mind, the command against coveting (lustful cravings) could be the key to keeping the other commandments.


In Search of a Clear World View (Part Five)

Sermon by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The apostle John warns us to be vigilant about the world, not loving its attitudes, mindsets, and frame of mind. We cannot both love the world and love God.


The Seventh Commandment

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

The seventh commandment protects family relationships from a sexual standpoint. Sexual sins are highly destructive, and God wants His children to be pure.



For more resources, please see the library topic for Lust of the Eyes