[ShadowAce]

The mere thought of murder is equated to actual murder. The mere thought of adultery is equated to actual adultery.

Are you actually saying that temptation is equal to sin?

[ealgeone]

>>The mere thought of murder is equated to actual murder. The mere thought of adultery is equated to actual adultery.<<

Are you actually saying that temptation is equal to sin?

There is a difference between temptation and looking upon someone to lust.

27“You have heard that it was said, ‘YOU SHALL NOT COMMIT ADULTERY’; 28but I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lust for her has already committed adultery with her in his heart. Matthew 5:27-28 NASB

[metmom]

Are you actually saying that temptation is equal to sin?

I doubt it.

Temptation is not sin.

Engaging in the temptation, even mentally, is.

[Rurudyne]

I don’t think he necessarily is.

Temptation, say in the case of adultery, is not the same as lust but lust is acting on the temptation even if in the mind only. The lust, which is the same as adultery, comes after the temptation and is something done by the one lusting.

Likewise a person to entertains murder in their heart has done more than just be angry with their brother, they have had that proverbial “Yeah, I’d do it if I could get away with it.” sort of moment too.