February 11, 2012 — by Jennifer Benson Schuldt
Our Daily Bread
Our
friend is a computer “techie.” One night when our family was at his
house, I noticed a verse taped to his monitor: “I have made a covenant
with my eyes” (Job 31:1). Evidently, he understood the potential danger
of spending hours alone in front of a computer with easy access to
indecent images.
Our friend’s “reminder verse” is a quote from Job, and it continues,
“Why then should I look upon a young woman?” Like many of us, Job had
promised himself to stay free of lust. Reflecting on that oath, he
said, “Does [God] not see my ways, and count all my steps?” (v.4). The
Bible assures us that God does (Heb. 4:13), and that we are accountable
to Him. This is why believers must “abstain from sexual immorality” (1
Thess. 4:3). While some want to debate the boundaries of morality, the
Bible says, “Whoever looks at a woman to lust for her has already
committed adultery with her in his heart” (Matt. 5:28).
If you have made a covenant with your eyes, consider how Scripture
might help you keep this pledge. Post a verse on your computer screen,
television, or the dashboard of your car, and remember, “God did not
call us to uncleanness” but to holiness (1 Thess. 4:7).
When lustful thoughts assail your mind
To play with immorality,
Remember that God’s will for you
Is holiness and purity. —Sper
To play with immorality,
Remember that God’s will for you
Is holiness and purity. —Sper
A look that lingers can lead to lust.
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