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Jesus is the narrow way. Every attempt to use this verse to separate one Christian from another is misguided at best.

That depends on the length of one's legs, and height of the fence. ;)

That's hilarious! In a sad way, of course. ;)

Again, what is your point? Posting Scripture without commentary or questions is pointless. We know what the text says… what are you saying about it?

Again, I understand your point. Do you understand mine?

Yes... I'm aware of that. It says they become one flesh; it doesn't say they become married. There is a difference.

Um... what? If you are married, and have sex with a third person, are you now committing bigamy? No. If you are not married, and have sex with someone, are you now married? No. You might want to rethink that.

Did you read Hebrews 8? It doesn't appear so.

From the 'Spiritual Elite' thread... Perhaps you'd care to unpack your position.

"Stalking"? If you're going to be strict with the text, don't add words to it! That concept is nowhere in Jesus' words. I've been considering your position further, and I will agree that you have a valid point with regard to the context of marriage, even though I don't agree with your...

Two things: One, Jesus' ministry was entirely undertaken under the Sinai covenant, the "Law". His teaching must be interpreted in the correct context. Two: your third paragraph employs a false dichotomy. You imply that Christians who believe we are not under the Law are profligate sinners with...

Are you trying to cause discord? There is no need to hijack a thread with an unrelated and contentious assertion.

Again, a dodge. I can see you don’t want to deal with the implications of your error.

Nice dodge. Now, please consider the questions and provide a rational, relevant response.

Did your parents teach you about the birds and the bees by showing you their parts, or by talking in general terms about what the parts are, and how they work? The subject is sex, so you would have been thinking about it, but not about another particular person. The text under discussion is...

I understand your point, but I still think you're incorrect. I don't think Jesus intended the limitation to thinking about married women. Consider (and apologies to everyone who is offended): Would you think it is acceptable in the Lord's sight to imagine yourself having sex with a young...

No... with one exception. God ordained the marriage relationship partly to provide a context for the expression of sexual desire (which, of course, He also designed). Desiring one's own wife and thinking about sex with her is a normal, natural, and healthy part of the overall relationship...

I agree; the wording is different, but is the message different? Do you know, by context, which is correct? No. Assuming either one is (and that the other is not) is silly. It is incumbent upon the reader to do their own homework.

Wrong. ANY woman. "But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart." (Matt 5:28, NIV) Notice that Jesus said, "a woman", not "your neighbour's wife". Given that He also gave the tenth commandment to Moses, I'm certain that He said...