Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, sin is fundamentally understood as any action, thought, or attitude that falls short of God's holiness and commands. The Bible consistently portrays God as holy and righteous, and sin as an affront to His nature. Throughout Scripture, God expresses His abhorrence of sin, emphasizing its destructive power and the separation it causes between humanity and Himself.God's Hatred of Sin The Bible is replete with passages that illustrate God's detestation of sin. In Proverbs 6:16-19 , it is written: "There are six things that the LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community." This passage highlights specific sins that are particularly abominable to God, underscoring His moral standards. Sin as a Barrier to Fellowship with God Sin creates a barrier between humanity and God, disrupting the intended relationship. Isaiah 59:2 states, "But your iniquities have separated you from your God; your sins have hidden His face from you, so that He will not hear." This separation is not merely a physical or emotional distance but a spiritual chasm that only divine intervention can bridge. God's Response to Sin God's response to sin is multifaceted, involving both justice and mercy. His justice demands that sin be punished, as seen in Romans 6:23 : "For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." This verse encapsulates the dual nature of God's response—while sin leads to death, God's mercy offers redemption through Jesus Christ. The Abomination of Idolatry Idolatry is frequently highlighted as an abomination to God. In Deuteronomy 7:25 , God commands the Israelites, "You must burn up the carved images of their gods; do not covet the silver and gold on them, and do not take it for yourselves, or you will be ensnared by it, for it is detestable to the LORD your God." Idolatry represents a direct challenge to God's sovereignty and a betrayal of the exclusive worship He demands. The Call to Holiness God's abhorrence of sin is matched by His call for His people to pursue holiness. Leviticus 19:2 commands, "Speak to the entire congregation of the Israelites and tell them: ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.’" This call to holiness is a recurring theme, urging believers to reflect God's character in their lives. Repentance and Forgiveness Despite His hatred of sin, God offers forgiveness to those who repent. 1 John 1:9 assures believers, "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 highlights God's desire for reconciliation and the restoration of the broken relationship caused by sin. Conclusion The biblical portrayal of sin as something God abominates serves as a sobering reminder of the seriousness with which God views moral transgressions. It underscores the need for repentance and the transformative power of God's grace through Jesus Christ. Torrey's Topical Textbook Deuteronomy 25:16For all that do such things, and all that do unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God. Torrey's Topical Textbook Proverbs 6:16-19 Library Men Often Highly Esteem what God Abhors. That Love is Exercised in Penitence, and First, that There are ... "That the Righteousness of the Law Might be Fulfilled in Us," To the Soldiers. Of the Power of Making Laws. The Cruelty of the Pope and his ... The Beginning of Justification. In what Sense Progressive. Of the Discipline of the Church, and Its Principal Use in Censures ... The Sixth Book Of Vows. 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Saved by Grace; 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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