I would agree, actually those whom hold to the same convictions as myself call that an object of “Total Depravity”. Man enters life possessing the attributes of things like lust, anger, envy, jealousy and the such.

As for the quote of Christ in Matthew 5, that portion of the chapter is pertaining specifically to Marriage, therefore, there-in lies the context of which Christ was speaking of. He is basically saying, if you are married and are looking at another woman with lust, that is committing adultery in the heart. Not just anyone possessing thoughts of sexual behavior with another in a pre-marriage setting. It is taught exegetically in the Bible that these thoughts, feelings, and emotions are to be kept for the marriage covenant.

You say:

“How, do you suspect one can build a covenant with a significant other without first having the thoughts of making love to her?”

First, let’s look at the word “coventant”, it’s literal translation is “promise”. My answer to this question cannot contain certain correctness, being that one would have to hold to the same convictions as myself to consider it to be just. However, for myself, the things that create a situation for me to enter a marriage covenant with a woman would be what her convictions even on such topics are the same as mine. That she would believe in and think of things in the same or very similar light as myself. Also, the term “making love” can mean a multitude of things depending on the person. For myself, I believe that there has to be a connection of more than just philosophical or spiritual convictions with someone before we make the decision to enter marriage with them, But I also believe the missing connection would come out of, or be a fruit of the spiritual connection. Therefore, if we are thinking of “making love” to someone before we understand their convictions on hearty topics, we must re-evaluate our
desires and or intentions.

You say:
“I believe from your stance that you are speaking of the “christian” belief as to what entails a historical-context of marriage, but you are failing to consider that the historical context of marraige has been largely created in the context of a non-christian world.”

I would say yes I am speaking from a “Christian” context. However I am not failing at considering the historical context of marriage being established post-biblical times, being that the marriage was instituted by God, for His people as an image to the world to project Himself, as spoken of in Genesis; That “God has made man in an image of Himself”. However, the Image itself has been skewed throughout history by practicing outside of what God has established as Marriage. If we buy a car and call it a house, it is still a car. House is still only a title.

You say:
“When considering anything rational, and truly historical you must consider the entire world, and how it exists, not through a literal biblical sense.”

Many things even inside Christianity can be learned from most certainly by looking at world history. For instance the 15th century Protestant Reformation, or even the Restoration Movement started by the Campbells in the 1800’s. But to consider the context of Marriage truly, rationally and historically, You need the Bible to learn what it is, and the world to learn what it isn’t.

You say:

“Research many different kinds of people not just American “Christians” and you will surely find find more answers that will either prove or disprove what you are searching for in your philosophic journey.”

I truly agree, Men like Luther, Calvin, Edwards, Owens and Berkhohf have many useful historical writings.

Lust is inherent in all humans, dating back to pre-christ times, obviously.
How, do you suspect one can build a covenant with a significant other without first having the thoughts of making love to her?
I think your statement is false. If you believe in god, than you must be aware that God also created the orgasm through which no child is ever being procreated, but also for a natural biologic sense of pleasure and lust that you recieve from it.
If you have ever made love at all in your life the thoughts of making love will premeate your brain reminding you of this pleasure exeperince, this is what builds lust, but it is also what builds love, and covenants before yourselves, and through whatever higher being we you pray to.
I believe from your stance that you are speaking of the “christian” belief as to what entails a historical-context of marriage, but you are failing to consider that the historical context of marraige has been largely created in the context of a non-christian world. When considering anything rational, and truly historical you must consider the entire world, and how it exists, not through a literal biblical sense.
Because if you truly believe in the most high you must consider that the world is his creation not just a “christian” world. Research many different kinds of people not just American “christians” and you will surely find find more answers that will either prove or disprove what you are searching for in your philosophic journey. Peace.
J.

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