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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:09 am 
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guykickinit:

So what do you think of the point, above, that if a visitor is in a nice swimsuit, then it might be advisable for one's wife to be in one, too?

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
PostPosted: Wed Aug 11, 2010 6:00 pm 
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Well, If my wife wishes to wear a swimsuit; that is her prerogative. I, on the same note make the effort to look elsewhere, rather than watch other women. Having my wife in a swimsuit doesn't make it okay to look someone else's swimsuit.
No matter what my wife wears, it's not okay to watch other women. It's just not right.
My wife is the flower of my garden which deserves all my attention.

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
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guykickinit:

Yes, I can understand and agree with your two cents'.

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
PostPosted: Thu Aug 12, 2010 11:48 am 
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guykickinit:

PS: I would add that in comparison with some stringy creations which are nominally one pieces, there are some bikinis which are actually more modest.

But I agree with what you say, indeed.

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
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Maybe we should go back to the 1920s bathing suits so that men won't be enticed. :roll:

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
PostPosted: Wed Aug 18, 2010 10:17 pm 
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pastorjohn wrote:
I have not heard the term eye-bouncing before. Maybe - finally you have to learn to appreciate a woman with out desiring her. It is not wrong to note the curves or appearance of a woman, It is wrong to use that appearance for your gratification or stimulation.

I always transfer my reaction to my wife, If I see cleavage, i note the cleavage, and thank God foir making women, but I move my thought to my wife. It is not wrong to appreciate the beauty of women, but we are only to think of our wife with regard to sex.

John


Well, I guess there is cleavage and cleavage. Plenty of decent, godly women happen to show a bit, from time to time. Hard to avoid, but no need to stare.

(Two cents'.)

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
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If we were to do as Bluesman suggests, why not go Puritan, or Amish. But consider this; Men must adhere to whatever style or fashion they are going to ask Women to do. I mean if we're going there. Hey, could be a good idea. I'm game if society is, right?
Best to reflect on the biblical standard and everyone: just dress in a way that does not provoke or stumble your neighbor.
I realize that society is not going to adhere to this way, so If going to the beach is going to cause you to gawk at a women, then don't go to that beach, find a visually safe one. Does a person who has been set free of the bondage of alcohol go to bars? That would be genocide to that persons walk.
We can't just go walking anywhere our feet go, we must walk with purpose. If I let my feet lead me, I'll be swept away by the first worldly wind that comes. With purpose choose the route that avoids a known stumbling block. Don't walk down that street or drive that road. How many times must we step in the same puddle before we decide to take a different path.
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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
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guykickinit wrote:
...so If going to the beach is going to cause you to gawk at a women, then don't go to that beach, find a visually safe one.


:lol: Sorry, man. But the very idea...who is that advice going to fly with?

I've never met a guy who wanted to avoid looking at women or being in their presence.

Part of the reason I go to the beach is to "gawk at women". The more women that are there, the better! I don't consider girl-watching a sin. God gave me two good eyes and he gave women attractive bodies. There's a difference between observing women and being rude.

Also, I know for a fact (LOL) that many women like to check out men. 8)

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
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b: Not a good idea.

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
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bluesman wrote:
guykickinit wrote:
...so If going to the beach is going to cause you to gawk at a women, then don't go to that beach, find a visually safe one.
:lol: Sorry, man. But the very idea...who is that advice going to fly with?

I've never met a guy who wanted to avoid looking at women or being in their presence.

Part of the reason I go to the beach is to "gawk at women". The more women that are there, the better! I don't consider girl-watching a sin. God gave me two good eyes and he gave women attractive bodies.

When you "gawk" do you also lust?

Matthew 5:27-29 27 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ 28 But I say to you that whoever looks at a woman to desire her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 29 If your right eye causes you to sin, tear it out and throw it away! It is better to lose one of your members than to have your whole body thrown into hell. Context (NET)

The prudent person sees approaching danger and shields himself from it (Prov 27:12).

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
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Gideon wrote:
When you "gawk" do you also lust?

Matthew 5:27-29


Well, yes, I have to admit that sometimes I do. But even when I don't conscously lust, sometimes my body responds on its own -- physiological changes, you know.

And yes, I'm familiar with the Matthew verses. I find them to be very "difficult" and very troubling. I don't think Jesus was actually preaching self-mutilation.


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The prudent person sees approaching danger and shields himself from it (Prov 27:12).

I agree. But what is "danger"? (I've known some dangerous women but I didn't know they were dangerous until it was too late.)

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
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bluesman wrote:
I don't think Jesus was actually preaching self-mutilation.
No he wasn't preaching self-mutilation. But he was teaching us to handle our sinful character quite radically. Part of that would be to avoid places which would encourage us to lust.

bluesman wrote:
But even when I don't consciously lust, sometimes my body responds on its own -- physiological changes, you know.

The physical reaction is more than just sub-conscience IMO. The body is following the mind. Even if it is subconscious (which IMO is laughable) it is no less adultery and, thus, sinful.
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I agree. But what is "danger"?
Not all dangers are harmful physically
Proverbs 9:14-18 14 So she sits at the door of her house, on a seat at the highest point of the city, 15 calling out to those who are passing by her in the way, who go straight on their way. 16 “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here,” she says to those who lack understanding. 17 “Stolen waters are sweet, and food obtained in secret is pleasant!” 18 But they do not realize that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave. Context (NET)
James 1:14-15 14 But each one is tempted when he is lured and enticed by his own desires. 15 Then when desire conceives, it gives birth to sin, and when sin is full grown, it gives birth to death. Context (NET)

We should all take heed of Proverbs 7 especially the ending
Proverbs 7:22-27 22 Suddenly he went after her like an ox that goes to the slaughter, like a stag prancing into a trapper’s snare 23 till an arrow pierces his liver – like a bird hurrying into a trap, and he does not know that it will cost him his life. 24 So now, sons, listen to me, and pay attention to the words I speak. 25 Do not let your heart turn aside to her ways – do not wander into her pathways; 26 for she has brought down many fatally wounded, and all those she has slain are many. 27 Her house is the way to the grave, going down to the chambers of death. Context (NET)


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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
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:lol: Sorry, man. But the very idea...who is that advice going to fly with?

I've never met a guy who wanted to avoid looking at women or being in their presence.

I can only speak for myself, so to answer your questions;
1. Me
2. You are right, we haven't met.
My wife is the ONLY women I want to look at or be in the presence of.

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guykickinit wrote:
If we were to do as Bluesman suggests, why not go Puritan, or Amish. ..


guykickinit:

'Fixing' the externals still doesn't take care of the heart, does it?

In the end, any amount of external fixing falls far short of the transforming power of the Gospel.

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 Post subject: Re: Eye bouncing
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Very true, but until someone dealing with the issue has been delivered from that particular sin, Since we are human, one has a better chance of walking the straight and narrow hanging out with Nuns, rather than hanging out at the magazine rack. Just because I'm saved, doesn't mean the opportunities aren't out there or that we are miraculously shielded from the influences of this world. I must pray for the indwelling of the spirit daily, for his mercy and grace to guide my feet, my hands and my eyes. Devouring the Word helps to equip one with the armor of God as spoken of in Ephesians 6:10-18. One who puts on the Armor is better equipped to steer clear of such temptation. Chivalry is not dead, its just sleeping. Having put on the Helmet of the Word, and the shield of faith to stop the incoming whispering darts of the adversary, Shoes of the Gospel of grace and the breastplate of righteousness, we can stand firm in faith when temptation is thrust in our face, and turn aside from falling at the hands of the wayward women, offering a covering and stay on the path, which is narrow.

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