Understanding and Redefining Lust

Lust is often misunderstood and has been approached in a hurtful way by the Evangelical Church. The traditional view that all men struggle with lust can lead to guilt and shame. It is important to differentiate between attraction and lust. Attraction is a natural biological response, whereas lust involves deliberate objectification and disrespectful thoughts towards someone. Rather than focus on purity, it is more beneficial to consider the dignity and worth of women, treating them as whole people and image bearers of God.