The term "sinfully" refers to actions, thoughts, or behaviors that are contrary to the will and commandments of God as revealed in the Bible. It is derived from the concept of "sin," which is any transgression against the divine law. The Bible provides numerous examples and teachings on what constitutes sinful behavior and the consequences thereof.

Biblical Understanding of Sin

Sin is first introduced in the Bible in the account of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Their disobedience to God's command not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil (Genesis 2:16-17) is the original act of sin, leading to the fall of humanity. Romans 5:12 states, "Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, so also death was passed on to all men, because all sinned."

Nature of Sinful Actions

Sinful actions are those that violate God's laws and commandments. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:1-17) provide a foundational understanding of behaviors that are considered sinful, such as idolatry, murder, theft, and bearing false witness. Jesus further expounds on the nature of sin in the Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing that sin is not only in actions but also in thoughts and intentions (Matthew 5:21-28).

Consequences of Sin

The Bible teaches that sin separates humanity from God. Isaiah 59:2 declares, "But your iniquities have built barriers between you and your God, and your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear." The ultimate consequence of sin is spiritual death, as stated in Romans 6:23 : "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Redemption from Sin

Despite the pervasive nature of sin, the Bible offers hope through redemption in Jesus Christ. John 3:16 affirms, "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." Through faith in Christ and His sacrificial death and resurrection, believers are forgiven and cleansed from sin (1 John 1:9).

Living Righteously

Believers are called to live righteously, turning away from sinful behaviors and pursuing holiness. Romans 12:2 instructs, "Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." The Holy Spirit empowers Christians to overcome sin and live according to God's will (Galatians 5:16-25).

Conclusion

While the Bible acknowledges the reality and seriousness of sin, it also provides a path to redemption and a call to live a life that honors God. Through the grace of God and the work of the Holy Spirit, believers are equipped to resist sin and grow in righteousness.

Letter ccxi. (AD 423. )
... Let every holy woman guard herself from desiring sinfully to please man by cherishing
a fear of displeasing God; let her check the desire of sinfully looking ...
/.../augustine/the confessions and letters of st/letter ccxi a d 423.htm

The Perseverance of the Saints
... in a state of grace, yet converts are not always so influenced and actuated by the
Spirit of God as not in some particular instances sinfully to deviate from ...
/.../anonymous/synod of dort/the perseverance of the saints.htm

Of the Setting of Man's Life
... In deed he sins many wise: by lechery; touching sinfully, or kissing; defiling himself
wilfully; or, without great cause, procuring or sustaining occasions by ...
//christianbookshelf.org/rolle/the fire of love/chapter iv of the setting.htm

O Lord of Mercy, at Thy Gate
... How far my feet had strayed; I said, "My wanderings I'll control,". But while the
world sang to my soul,. I sinfully delayed. III. O let me in"I see the light,. ...
/.../brownlie/hymns of the apostolic church/o lord of mercy at.htm

The Commandment, Old yet New
... For we miserably mutilate it, and sinfully as well as foolishly limit its application
and its power, if we recognise it only"I was going to say mainly"as ...
/.../expositions of holy scripture ephesians peter/the commandment old yet new.htm

Although the Weakness of the Flesh Cannot Prevail against the ...
... in a state of grace, yet converts are not always so influenced and actuated by the
Spirit of God as not in some particular instances sinfully to deviate from ...
/.../various/the canons of dordt/article 4 although the weakness.htm

That all Things are to be Referred to God, as the Final End
... happy. Out of such purpose thy affection shall be purified, which too often
is sinfully bent upon itself and upon created things. ...
/.../kempis/imitation of christ/chapter ix that all things.htm

The Beginning of Ps. Xcvi. Is Attributed to the Father [By Trypho] ...
... me, I beseech you, while I speak of the statement which the Holy Spirit gave utterance
to in this Psalm; and you shall know that I speak not sinfully, and that ...
/.../chapter lxxiv the beginning of ps.htm

The Gospel was Preached to Jews and Gentiles in Hades.
... and they the Gentiles; that is, those who had lived in righteousness according to
the Law and Philosophy, who had ended life not perfectly, but sinfully. ...
/.../clement/the stromata or miscellanies/chapter vi the gospel was preached.htm

Free-Will in Men and Angels.
... be judged by Him, if they do anything contrary to right reason: and of ourselves
we, men and angels, shall be convicted of having acted sinfully, unless we ...
/.../chapter cxli free-will in men and.htm

Sinfully (1 Occurrence)
... Multi-Version Concordance Sinfully (1 Occurrence). Isaiah 31:7 For in that
day they shall cast away every man his idols of silver ...
/s/sinfully.htm - 6k

Flesh (468 Occurrences)
... Being "in the flesh" means being unrenewed (Romans 7:5; 8:8, 9), and to live "according
to the flesh" is to live and act sinfully (Romans 8:4, 5, 7, 12). ...
/f/flesh.htm - 69k

Sinfulness (3 Occurrences)

/s/sinfulness.htm - 7k

Sinful (61 Occurrences)

/s/sinful.htm - 23k

World (2829 Occurrences)
... See eg John 1:10, where "the world" appears first to denote earth and man simply
as the creation of "the Word," and then mankind as sinfully alienated from ...
/w/world.htm - 40k

Sin (782 Occurrences)
... of sinful men. Men have sinfully despoiled the world for their own selfish
purposes. They have wasted its resources. They have turned ...
/s/sin.htm - 82k

General (9 Occurrences)
... See eg John 1:10, where "the world" appears first to denote earth and man simply
as the creation of "the Word," and then mankind as sinfully alienated from ...
/g/general.htm - 49k

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