Topical Encyclopedia Sin, in the biblical context, is any action, thought, or attitude that falls short of God's perfect standard of holiness. It is a transgression against divine law and an affront to the character of God. For those who pursue righteousness, sin is not only a personal failing but also a repugnant reality that stands in stark contrast to the life they are called to lead.The Bible consistently portrays sin as detestable to those who seek to live in accordance with God's will. In the Old Testament, the psalmist declares, "I hate and abhor falsehood, but Your law I love" (Psalm 119:163). This verse highlights the deep aversion that the righteous have towards sin, juxtaposed with their love for God's commandments. The righteous are characterized by their desire to align their lives with God's truth, and anything contrary to that truth is naturally repulsive to them. Proverbs further illustrates this sentiment: "The fear of the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech" (Proverbs 8:13). Here, the fear of the Lord—a foundational aspect of righteousness—manifests as a hatred for evil. This hatred is not merely an emotional response but a principled stance against all that opposes God's nature. In the New Testament, the apostle Paul echoes this aversion to sin in his exhortation to the believers in Rome: "Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good" (Romans 12:9). The call to "abhor what is evil" is a directive for the righteous to actively reject sin and its manifestations. This rejection is not passive but involves a conscious effort to distance oneself from sin and to embrace goodness. The righteous are also depicted as being grieved by the presence of sin in the world. The apostle Peter describes Lot, a righteous man living in the sinful city of Sodom, as being "distressed by the depraved conduct of the lawless" (2 Peter 2:7). Lot's distress is indicative of the inner turmoil that the righteous experience when confronted with sin. It is a natural response to the discord between their desire for holiness and the pervasive presence of sin. Moreover, the righteous are called to be vigilant against sin, both in their own lives and within the community of believers. James admonishes, "Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly receive the word planted in you, which can save your souls" (James 1:21). This call to action underscores the proactive stance that the righteous must take in combating sin, emphasizing the importance of personal and communal purity. The repugnance of sin to the righteous is ultimately rooted in their relationship with God. As they grow in their understanding of His holiness, their sensitivity to sin increases. This sensitivity is not a burden but a reflection of their transformation into the likeness of Christ, who "loved righteousness and hated wickedness" (Hebrews 1:9). The righteous, therefore, strive to emulate Christ's example, seeking to live lives that are pleasing to God and free from the stain of sin. Nave's Topical Index Genesis 39:7-9And it came to pass after these things, that his master's wife cast her eyes on Joseph; and she said, Lie with me. Nave's Topical Index Deuteronomy 7:26 Job 1:1 Job 21:16 Job 22:18 Psalm 26:5,9 Psalm 84:10 Psalm 101:3,4,7 Psalm 119:104,113,128,163 Psalm 120:2,5-7 Psalm 139:19-22 Proverbs 18:13 Proverbs 29:27 Jeremiah 9:2 Romans 7:15,19,23,24 2 Peter 2:7,8 Jude 1:23 Revelation 2:2 Library Methodist Articles of Religion. AD 1784. Methodists, or the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Law Given, not to Retain a People for Itself, but to Keep ... Prayer and Character and Conduct Why Pelagius Does not Speak in his Own Person. Articles of Religion. Book ii. The Brazen Serpent. Of Justification by Faith. Both the Name and the Reality Defined. The Desire of the Righteous Granted; Resources Questions about Sin (All) | GotQuestions.orgDoes the Bible teach mortal and venial sin? | GotQuestions.org How can I learn to hate my own sin? | GotQuestions.org Sin: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Subtopics Sin in Believers is a Reproach to the Lord Sin is the Transgression of the Law Sin Money: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Aggravated by Neglecting Advantages Sin: All Men are Conceived and Born In Sin: All the Imaginations of the Unrenewed Heart Are Sin: Blessings Withheld on Account of Sin: Christ Was Manifested to Take Away Sin: Christ's Blood Cleanses From Sin: Christ's Blood Redeems From Sin: Confusion of Face Belongs to Those Guilty of Sin: Consequences of, Entailed Upon Children Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: Counted In Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: Manna and Quail Given In Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: The Complaint for Bread In Sin: Desert of, a Wilderness Between Elim and Sinai: The People of Israel Journey Through Sin: Entered Into the World by Adam Sin: God Has Opened a Fountain For Sin: God is Provoked to Anger By Sin: God is Provoked to Jealousy By Sin: If we Say That we Have No, we Make God a Liar Sin: Ministers should Warn the Wicked to Forsake Sin: No Escape from the Consequences of Sin: No Man Can Cleanse Himself From Sin: Not Counted Against Righteous People Sin: Omission of What we Know to be Good Is Sin: Paul's Discussion of the Responsibility For Sin: Repugnant to Righteous People Sin: Saints: Abhor Themselves on Account of Sin: Saints: Ashamed of Having Committed Sin: Saints: Have Yet the Remains of, in Them Sin: Saints: Profess to Have Ceased From Sin: Scripture Concludes all Under Sin: Shall Find out the Wicked Sin: should be Avoided Even in Appearance Sin: should be Guarded Against Sin: should be Striven Against Sin: should be Wholly Destroyed Sin: Sometimes Open and Manifest Sin: Specially Strive Against Besetting Sin: The Abominable Thing That God Hates Sin: The Fear of God Restrains Sin: The Ground Was Cursed on Account of Sin: The Holy Spirit Convinces of Sin: The Law by Its Strictness Stirs Up Sin: The Law is the Strength of Sin: The Law is Transgressed by Every Sin: The Law: Curses Those Guilty of Sin: The Law: Gives Knowledge of Sin: The Law: Made to Restrain Sin: The Law: Shows Exceeding Sinfulness of Sin: The Thought of Foolishness Is Sin: The Wicked: Cannot Cease From Sin: The Wicked: Defy God in Committing Sin: The Wicked: Delight in Those Who Commit Sin: The Wicked: Encourage Themselves In Sin: The Wicked: Encouraged In, by Prosperity Sin: The Wicked: Expect Impunity In Sin: The Wicked: Guilty of, in Everything They Do Sin: The Wicked: Led by Despair to Continue In Sin: The Wicked: Make a Mock At Sin: The Wicked: Plead Necessity For Sin: The Wicked: Shall Bear the Shame of Sin: The Wicked: Tempt Others To Sin: The Wicked: Throw the Blame of, on God Sin: The Wicked: Throw the Blame of, on Others Sin: The Wicked: Try to Conceal, from God Sin: The Word of God Keeps From Sin: Toil and Sorrow Originated In Sin: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To, Defining and Illustrating Sin: we should Pray to God: To Cleanse Us From Sin: we should Pray to God: To Deliver Us From Sin: we should Pray to God: To Forgive Our Sin: we should Pray to God: To Keep Us From Sin: we should Pray to God: To Make Us Know Our Sin: we should Pray to God: To Search For, in Our Hearts Sin: Whatever is not of Faith Is Sin: when Finished Brings Forth Death Related Terms Sin-offering (115 Occurrences) |
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