Four questions for Christians

[Ryantology]

I see no meaning in the distinction. Being condemned for having thoughts is being convicted of thoughcrime. Whether or not intent is present doesn't matter unless you follow through, or at the very least take legitimate steps in the direction of folowing through to the point where one reasonably may expect you to do so. But, to simply desire another woman? That is what the text says. I'm a married man who is prone, occasionally, to desire other people. I don't make a conscious choice to feel lust. I do make the conscious choice not to pursue. This apparently doesn't matter.