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Welcome To The Eastview church of Christ. Reading: Proverbs 6:16-19 . What Is An Abomination To God? (1). Proverbs 6:16-19 . Understanding the term . What Is An Abomination To God?. There are eight Hebrew words and four Greek words that are rendered abominable.
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What Is An Abomination To God? (1) Proverbs 6:16-19
Understanding the term What Is An Abomination To God? There are eight Hebrew words and four Greek words that are rendered abominable.
Understanding the term What Is An Abomination To God? Revelation 21:8 But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.
Understanding the term What Is An Abomination To God? Abominable (NASB; KJV: NKJV) Detestable (ESV) Vile (NIV)
Understanding the term What Is An Abomination To God? Strong’s Concordance “To stink; to be disgusted.” Thayer’s Greek Lexicon “To defile; to pollute” Vine’s Expository Dictionary “To turns oneself away from; to detest.”
Understanding the term What Is An Abomination To God? Sin “A failure to hit the mark” (Thayer’s Greek Lexicon) Iniquity “Violation of law” (Strong’s Concordance) Properly, the condition of one without law — either because ignorant of it, or because violating it. (Thayer's Greek Lexicon) In some respects, the words abomination, sin and iniquity are synonymous
Understanding the term What Is An Abomination To God? Matthew 7:23 And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness (iniquity –KJV).
Understanding the term What Is An Abomination To God? Contemporary Example: Gossip Talebearer Scandalize
Are there levels of sin? What Is An Abomination To God? 1 John 1:8-10 8) If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9) If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10) If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. To God, SIN IS SIN!
Are there levels of sin? What Is An Abomination To God? Hebrews 10:26 For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, The Bible does highlight willful sin
Are there levels of sin? What Is An Abomination To God? Psalm 19:13 Also keep back Thy servant from presumptuous sins; Let them not rule over me; Then I shall be blameless, And I shall be acquitted of great transgression.
Are there levels of sin? What Is An Abomination To God? Mark 11:15-18 Apparently, what Jesus saw at the temple really fired him up!
Pride: Beginning point of sin What Is An Abomination To God? Proverbs 6:16-17 16) There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: 17) Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,
Pride: Beginning point of sin What Is An Abomination To God? Ephesians 4:2 With all humility and gentleness, with patience, showing forbearance to one another in love,
Pride: Beginning point of sin What Is An Abomination To God? Job 21:22 Can anyone teach God knowledge, In that He judges those on high?
Pride: Beginning point of sin What Is An Abomination To God? See The Difference? “I want to be the best I can be.” vs. I want to be better than other people
Pride: Beginning point of sin What Is An Abomination To God? Don’t compare yourself to others – compare yourself to Jesus!
Pride: Beginning point of sin What Is An Abomination To God? "A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you're looking down, you can't see something that's above you." - C. S. Lewis
Pride: Beginning point of sin What Is An Abomination To God? • A prideful person… • Can’t handle criticism • Hates handing out apologies • Can’t stand to see others succeed. • Refuses to do menial tasks
Pride: Beginning point of sin What Is An Abomination To God? Psalm 10:4 (ESV) In the pride of his face the wicked does not seek him; all his thoughts are, “There is no God.”
The Lying Game What Is An Abomination To God? Proverbs 6:16-17 16) There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: 17) Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,
The Lying Game What Is An Abomination To God?
The Lying Game What Is An Abomination To God? Proverbs 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
The Lying Game What Is An Abomination To God? Revelation 21:8 "But for the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and immoral persons and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their part will be in the lake that burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.“
The Lying Game What Is An Abomination To God? John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature; for he is a liar, and the father of lies. When we lie, we make the devil happy.
Taking innocent Life What Is An Abomination To God? Proverbs 6:16-17 16) There are six things which the Lord hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: 17) Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood,
Taking innocent Life What Is An Abomination To God? Genesis 4:10 And He said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to Me from the ground.”
Taking innocent Life What Is An Abomination To God? Genesis 4:10 And He said, "What have you done? The voice of your brother's blood is crying to Me from the ground.”
Taking innocent Life What Is An Abomination To God? Romans 13:4 For it is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath upon the one who practices evil. The Bible does not condemn taking “guilty life!”
Taking innocent Life What Is An Abomination To God? • Since 1973 it has been estimated that 46 million abortions have been performed in the US. • There are currently 1.3 million abortions performed each year in the US.
Taking innocent Life What Is An Abomination To God? Jeremiah 1:5 Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, And before you were born I consecrated you; I have appointed you a prophet to the nations.”
Taking innocent Life What Is An Abomination To God? Psalm 139:13-16
What Is An Abomination To God? (2) Deuteronomy 18:9-13
The power of imagination What Is An Abomination To God? Proverbs 6:18-19 18) A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, 19) A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.
The power of imagination What Is An Abomination To God? Genesis 3:4-6 4) And the serpent said to the woman, "You surely shall not die! 5) For God knows that in the day you eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil." 6) When the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was a delight to the eyes, and that the tree was desirable to make one wise, she took from its fruit and ate; and she gave also to her husband with her, and he ate. The devil stimulated Eve’s imagination
The power of imagination What Is An Abomination To God? Matthew 5:28 But I say to you, that everyone who looks on a woman to lust for her has committed adultery with her already in his heart.
The power of imagination What Is An Abomination To God? 2 Corinthians 10:5 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,
The power of imagination What Is An Abomination To God? Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.
A reputation killer What Is An Abomination To God? Proverbs 6:18-19 18) A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that run rapidly to evil, 19) A false witness who utters lies, And one who spreads strife among brothers.
A reputation killer What Is An Abomination To God? Exodus 20:16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
A reputation killer What Is An Abomination To God? Proverbs 16:28 A perverse man spreads strife, And a slanderer separates intimate friends.
A reputation killer What Is An Abomination To God? Proverbs 20:19 He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, Therefore do not associate with a gossip