Topical Bible: Murder: The Wicked: Filled With

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Murder, the unlawful and premeditated taking of human life, is a grievous sin condemned throughout the Scriptures. It is an act that reflects the deep-seated wickedness within the human heart, a transgression that stands in stark opposition to the sanctity of life as ordained by God. The Bible provides numerous insights into the nature of murder and the character of those who commit such acts.

The wicked, as described in the Scriptures, are often characterized by their propensity for violence and bloodshed. Their hearts are filled with malice, deceit, and a disregard for the divine commandment, "You shall not murder" (Exodus 20:13). This commandment underscores the value God places on human life, created in His image, and the moral order He established for His creation.

In the New Testament, the Apostle Paul provides a vivid description of the depravity that fills the hearts of the wicked. In his letter to the Romans, he writes, "They have become filled with every kind of wickedness, evil, greed, and depravity. They are full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, and malice" (Romans 1:29). This passage highlights murder as a manifestation of the broader corruption and moral decay that characterizes those who have turned away from God.

The wicked are often depicted as those who plot and scheme to shed innocent blood. The psalmist laments the actions of such individuals, stating, "In their hearts they plan injustice; they lay out evil on a path" (Psalm 58:2). This imagery conveys the premeditated nature of murder, an act that is not only a crime against humanity but also a direct affront to God.

Proverbs further illustrates the mindset of the wicked, noting, "Their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed innocent blood" (Proverbs 1:16). This eagerness to commit acts of violence reveals a heart that is far from God, driven by selfish desires and a blatant disregard for the lives of others.

The prophet Isaiah also speaks to the condition of the wicked, declaring, "Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake" (Isaiah 59:7). This passage underscores the destructive nature of murder, not only for the victim but also for the perpetrator, whose life is marked by chaos and separation from God.

In the teachings of Jesus, murder is not limited to the physical act but extends to the intentions and attitudes of the heart. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus teaches, "But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment" (Matthew 5:22). This teaching emphasizes that murder begins in the heart, with anger and hatred serving as the seeds from which the act of murder grows.

The wicked, filled with murder, are ultimately accountable to God, who is the righteous judge. The Scriptures affirm that God will not leave the guilty unpunished, and those who commit murder will face divine justice. As it is written, "For we know Him who said, 'Vengeance is Mine; I will repay,' and again, 'The Lord will judge His people'" (Hebrews 10:30).

In summary, the Bible portrays murder as a heinous sin that emanates from the wickedness within the human heart. It is an act that defies God's commandments and reflects a life estranged from His righteousness. The wicked, filled with murder, are warned of the inevitable judgment that awaits them, urging all to turn from such ways and seek the path of life and peace.

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Romans 1:29
Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
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The Wicked Husbandmen.
... The murder of the heir by these greedy tenants, in ... without ambiguity: "He will miserably
destroy those wicked men, and ... to take deep root, and it filled the land ...
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Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and ...
... rules, the end will be death, and we will be filled with our ... Certainly it is murder. ...
word and providence for the sin of association with the wicked, and being ...
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On Proverbs. From the Commentary of St. Hippolytus on Proverbs.
... being made one with wisdom, is filled with holiness ... of real virtue is injured by
a wicked man. ... daughters fondly loved by sin"fornication, murder, [1242] and ...
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The Sins of Communities Noted and Punished.
... The murder of Abel was not punished solely on Cain ... The divine judgments executed
on other wicked communities, have ... and when they had severally filled up the ...
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Fresh Troubles
... bursting with splenetic malignity, and filled with such a ... and ungodly deeds of the
wicked, he must ... theft, malversation, misprision of murder, and incontinence. ...
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On Accusations, and the Treatment of Accusers.
... from them against their brother: for murder is nothing ... every one that is convicted
of any wicked action, and ... a suitable plaister, that it may be filled up, and ...
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Third Sunday after Trinity Humility, Trust, Watchfulness ...
... it may be enriched and be filled, and anxious ... do themselves injury, or without cause
murder others. He otherwise, through wicked and shameful snares, leads men ...
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The First Book
... else than that he gave him law, filled him with ... the friendly protection of the desert
he committed his murder. ... proved himself at once the most wicked and most ...
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Antipater's Navigation from Rome to his Father; and How He was ...
... and wicked contrivances, and by his ill-will to his father and his brethren; while
he had filled their house with disturbance, and caused them to murder one ...
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A Startling Statement
... interpretation, where the look of lust is adultery and anger without cause is murder,
to see ... "Let the wicked forsake his ... "There is a fountain filled with blood ...
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