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Lust Begins in the Heart
Commentators emphasize that this verse warns against the internal origin of sin. The command to 'lust not... in thy heart' is a precursor to Jesus' teaching in Matthew 5:28, where looking with lust is equated with adultery. The battle against this sin begins not with the physical act, but by refusing to dwell on and cherish lustful thoughts.
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Albert Barnes
On Proverbs 6:25
18th Century
Theologian
Eyelids - Possibly pointing to the Eastern custom of painting the eyes on the outside with kohl so as to give brightness and langui…
John Gill
On Proverbs 6:25
17th Century
Pastor
Lust not after her beauty in your heart; Do not look upon it with the eye, nor dwell upon it in the thought; the one will…
Matthew Henry
On Proverbs 6:20–35
17th Century
Minister
The word of God has something to say to us upon all occasions. Let not faithful reproofs ever make us uneasy.
When we consider how much this…