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…. The Bible Doctrine. Of Sin. Lessons Aimed At Helping Saints Define, Describe, & Defeat Sin. Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Heart “Eagerness to have more; covetousness; avarice” [Thayer, pg. 516] Coveting…in all reality, idolatry Col 3:5
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The Bible Doctrine Of Sin Lessons Aimed At Helping Saints Define, Describe, & Defeat Sin
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Heart • “Eagerness to have more; covetousness; avarice” [Thayer, pg. 516] • Coveting…in all reality, idolatry Col 3:5 • Not being content with that gained honorably Heb 13:5 Phil 4:11-12 << Greed >>
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Heart • It often leads to committing other sins Acts 5:1-2 Jn 12:6 Mt 26:14-15 • Greedy thoughts are enough to bring the Lord’s condemnation Lk 12:13-21 << Greed >>
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Heart • “Jealousy; having contentious rivalry” [Thayer, pg. 271] • Such a disposition of the heart is not from above…it is “worldly” & “demonic” Jas 3:14-15 << Envy >>
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Heart • Allowed to remain in one’s heart, this sin eventually rots the bones Prov 14:30 • It also will prevent one from seeing how God has blessed him…he’s too obsessed with another’s blessings << Envy >>
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Heart • It is much stronger than wrath and anger Prov 27:4 • It even led some to deliver an innocent Man to death Mk 15:10 << Envy >>
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Tongue • James warns us of the danger of what such a small part of the body can do Jas 3:2-12 • One can’t claim to be good if his tongue speaks of perverse things Jas 3:9-12
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Tongue • Having a concern over one’s tongue is on-going…there is never a time we can say “I’ve completely conquered this.” • Animals are tamed only once Jas 3:7 • The tongue is not like this Jas 3:8
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Tongue • Our mouths should never utter anything “unwholesome” (corrupt)…our speech should always be edifying and impart grace to our hearers Eph 4:29 5:4 Col 3:8
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Tongue • “Defamation; evil speaking; to speak against another” [Thayer, pg. 332] • A “slanderer” (diabolos) = to accuse falsely; find fault with others & spread it in the church [Vine’s, pg. 1062] << Slander >>
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Tongue • Wives’ conduct that would disqualify elders & deacons 1 Tim 3:11 • Behavior saints put away 1 Pet 2:1 • Descriptive of “perilous times” from which saints must avoid 2 Tim 3:1-5 << Slander >>
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Tongue • Malicious gossip injurious to another’s character, reputation Eph 4:31 • The one who spreads this is a fool Prov 10:18 << Slander >>
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Tongue • “To boil up; to throw up bubbles, and since bubbles are hollow and useless things, to indulge in empty and foolish talk” [Thayer, pg. 655] • One who is a “tattler” << Gossip >>
Lesson 7 – Sins Of Commission Sins Of The Tongue • One who has too much free time on his hands…becomes a meddling wanderer from house to house 1 Tim 5:13 • One who is not a faithful friend, but who reveals secrets Prov 11:13 << Gossip >>