Genesis 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
[Patriarchs & Prophets pp 53] Unmindful of the angels’ caution, she soon found herself gazing with mingled curiosity and admiration upon the forbidden tree. The fruit was very beautiful, and she questioned with herself why God had withheld it from them. Now was the tempter’s opportunity…. Again, David’s sin with Bathsheba began with his curiosity, for when he beheld her stunning beauty he became curious.
And instead of denying self, and stifling his urge to merge he proceeds further as he went on to enquire about her. Therefore, according to the sacred history, in very many cases, the Christian’s downfall could often be traced right back to the point of curiosity…. If David was walking down on South Beach, folks would say that he went looking for trouble, but he was on his roof.
And thus, up until this point it was not a sin, because the Christian man, or woman may not always be able to avoid seeing beautiful persons of the opposite sex. The problem begins when your curiosity comes into play, and through the freedom of choice you make a deliberate decision to enquire. It’s fitting that we hit pause and check in with the dictionary to find out the meaning of curiosity.
2nd Samuel 11: 2 And it came to pass in an evening-tide, that David arose from off his bed, and walked upon the roof of the king's house: and from the roof he saw a woman washing herself; and the woman was very beautiful to look upon.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!