Lust is driven by the desire for sexual gratification. The evolutionary basis for this stems from our need to reproduce, a need shared among all living things. Figure 1: A: The testes and ovaries secrete the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen, driving sexual desire.

What does lust do to a person?

Lust can hardly wait to get. Lust turns people into liars, deceivers, and manipulators. Their actions towards others are based on the craving to get. Just as a junkie will do about anything to get his fix, so someone steeped in lust will do about anything to be self-gratified.

Why is lust so important?

Lust is pure, the unadulterated desire of the body minus the mishmash and burden of emotions. Its the sacred fire needed to strip one of all illusions which mask love. You have to be unafraid of experiencing lust to unravel the true gem of love from the buried depths of your being.

Is lust a sin according to the Bible?

However, sex simply for the sake of pleasure is lustful, and therefore a sin. A man who uses his body for lechery wrongs the Lord.