Topical Encyclopedia Sin, in the biblical context, is any action, thought, or attitude that falls short of God's perfect standard of holiness and righteousness. It is a transgression against the divine law and an affront to the character of God. The Bible consistently portrays sin as something to be detested and rejected by those who seek to live in accordance with God's will.Biblical Foundation The Bible is unequivocal in its stance that sin is to be hated. In Proverbs 8:13, the fear of the LORD is described as hating evil: "To fear the LORD is to hate evil; I hate arrogant pride, evil conduct, and perverse speech." This verse underscores the idea that a reverent relationship with God involves a deep-seated aversion to sin and wickedness. The psalmist echoes this sentiment in Psalm 97:10: "O you who love the LORD, hate evil! He preserves the souls of His saints; He delivers them from the hand of the wicked." Here, love for God is intrinsically linked to a hatred of evil, suggesting that true devotion to God cannot coexist with a tolerance for sin. God's Hatred of Sin God's own hatred of sin is evident throughout Scripture. In Habakkuk 1:13, the prophet declares, "Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing." This verse highlights God's absolute purity and His inability to condone sin in any form. God's holiness demands a separation from sin, and His justice requires that sin be addressed and punished. The Call to Hate Sin Believers are called to emulate God's attitude toward sin. Romans 12:9 instructs, "Love must be sincere. Detest what is evil; cling to what is good." This directive emphasizes the necessity of a genuine love that naturally abhors evil and adheres to righteousness. The apostle Paul further advises in Ephesians 5:11, "Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them." Christians are urged to distance themselves from sinful practices and to actively oppose them. The Consequences of Sin The Bible warns of the dire consequences of sin, which should further fuel a believer's hatred of it. Romans 6:23 states, "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." Sin leads to spiritual death and separation from God, a reality that underscores the seriousness with which it should be regarded. Repentance and Transformation While sin is to be hated, the Bible also offers hope through repentance and transformation. In 1 John 1:9, believers are assured, "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." This promise of forgiveness and cleansing is available to those who turn away from sin and seek God's mercy. Conclusion The biblical mandate to hate sin is clear and compelling. It is an essential aspect of a life devoted to God, reflecting His holiness and justice. By rejecting sin and embracing righteousness, believers align themselves with God's purposes and experience the fullness of life in Christ. Nave's Topical Index Deuteronomy 7:26Neither shall you bring an abomination into your house, lest you be a cursed thing like it: but you shall utterly detest it, and you shall utterly abhor it; for it is a cursed thing. Nave's Topical Index Psalm 119:113 Strong's Hebrew 8135. sinah -- hating, hatred... sinah Phonetic Spelling: (sin-aw') Short Definition: hatred. Word Origin from sane Definition hating, hatred NASB Word Usage hate (1), hated (1), hates (1 ... /hebrew/8135.htm - 6k Library Sin the Mocker The Test of Courage St. Paul Concerning Satan and Death The Church and the World. "True Love Teacheth us that we Should Hate Sin Only for Love. " " ... Christ the Conqueror of Satan Whether we Ought to Love Sinners Out of Charity? God's Glory in Hiding Sin Whether Contrition is the Greatest Possible Sorrow in the World? Resources What does it mean to be a slave to sin? | GotQuestions.orgWhat is the sin nature? | GotQuestions.org What is the worst 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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