What sins in Revelation 9:21 are prevalent in today's society? The verse in focus “Nor did they repent of their murders, sorceries, sexual immorality, and theft.” (Revelation 9:21) Four sins named, four modern realities • Murders • Sorceries • Sexual immorality • Theft Murders – Devaluing life in headlines and hearts • Violent crime statistics climb in many cities; the taking of life is reported daily. • Jesus widened the definition: “Everyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment.” (Matthew 5:22) • Abortion, euthanasia, and escalating hatred on social media all reveal a culture drifting from the sixth commandment (Exodus 20:13). • 1 John 3:15 reminds, “Anyone who hates his brother is a murderer.” Sorceries – The surge of the occult and chemical bondage • The Greek pharmakeia points to occult practices tied to mind-altering substances. • Modern expressions include: – Recreational drug epidemics and legal marijuana markets. – Rising interest in witchcraft, tarot, crystals, and astrology apps. – Entertainment that normalizes magic and demonic themes. • Galatians 5:19-21 lists sorcery among “works of the flesh” that bar inheriting God’s kingdom. Sexual immorality – An “anything goes” culture • Pornography is instantly accessible and widely accepted. • Cohabitation, hookup apps, and adultery sitcom punchlines treat God’s design lightly. • LGBTQ+ ideologies celebrate behaviors Scripture calls sin (Romans 1:24-27). • 1 Corinthians 6:18 commands, “Flee from sexual immorality,” while Hebrews 13:4 upholds marriage. Theft – Greed in a consumer age • Shoplifting “flash mobs,” cyber-scams, and identity theft proliferate. • Workplace theft: time fraud, expense abuse, digital piracy. • Government corruption and corporate fraud siphon billions. • Ephesians 4:28 urges the former thief to work honestly and share with the needy. Why this matters now • Revelation shows judgment falling because people refuse to repent—proof that God’s standards stay fixed. • Today’s headlines echo the trumpet-era sins, underscoring humanity’s need for the gospel. • Christ’s blood still cleanses “from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9); turning to Him brings freedom from the very sins Revelation exposes. |
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