Sensuality
The Greek term ASELGEIA is translated “sensuality” in
the New American Standard Bible. This word is also translated most often
as “lasciviousness, licentiousness” or “indecency.” It is a “work of
the flesh” and verse 21 says, “those who practice such things
will not inherit the kingdom of God.”
As Thayer defines the term he calls it, “unbridled lust, excess,
licentiousness, lasciviousness, wantonness, outrageousness,
shamelessness, insolence.” In 2 Peter 2:7 he further explains that such
“sensuality” indicates “wanton manners, as filthy words, indecent bodily
movements, unchaste handling of males and females, etc.”
The way we talk, touch and treat each other must not fall into the
sinful category of “sensuality.”
TV shows, videos and songs may advertise this “unbridled lust.” It may
be common practice in our very culture. Yet, the Christian must stand
against and opposed to such “sensuality.”
With discernment, Christians should mark such places, actions and words
that could be described in this manner and avoid participating in them
(Eph. 5:11).
November 2005