Lust noun \ləst\

lust noun \ˈləst\

an intense or unbridled desire

a fixation on the pleasures that absorb the mind—usually, but not exclusively, sexual

synonyms

covetousness

desire

longing

yearning

antonyms

chastity

contentment

purity

satisfaction

Holy Scripture

The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust. [Proverbs 11:6]

“I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” [Matthew 5:28]

Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, to make you obey its passions. [Romans 6:12]

But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper among saints. [Ephesians 5:3]

But if they cannot exercise self-control, they should marry. For it is better to marry than to burn with passion. [1 Corinthians 7:9]

Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. [Galatians 5:24]

Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. [1 Peter 2:11]

Prayer

Almighty God, unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hidden, root out all lust from our hearts and covetous desires from our minds, and cleanse us by Your Word and Sacrament, that we may lead a chaste and decent life in what we think, say, and do and love You with all our heart, soul, strength, and mind; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. [Lutheran Service Book, #211 For Purity, adapted]