What is the relationship between evil desires and rape? - Rape - TouchPoints

Romans 6:12Do not let sin control the way you live; do not give in to sinful desires.

Galatians 5:19-21When you follow the desires of your sinful nature, the results are very clear: sexual immorality, impurity, lustful pleasures, idolatry, sorcery, hostility, quarreling, jealousy, outbursts of anger, selfish ambition, dissension, division, envy, drunkenness, wild parties, and other sins like these. . . . anyone living that sort of life will not inherit the Kingdom of God.

Ephesians 4:22Since you have heard about Jesus and have learned the truth that comes from him, throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life, which is corrupted by lust and deception.

James 1:13-15When you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.

Lust and evil desires, left unchecked and uncontrolled, will fan into flames of violence, immorality, and rape. Mastering one’s desires is crucial to avoiding the terrible consequences of foolish and destructive actions.