Topical Encyclopedia In the biblical narrative, the concept of sin is intricately woven into the human experience, often depicted as an act of rebellion against God's divine law. One of the recurring themes in Scripture is the tendency of the wicked to attempt to conceal their sins from God, despite His omniscience. This futile endeavor is highlighted throughout the Bible, illustrating the folly and self-deception inherent in such actions.The book of Genesis provides an early example of this behavior in the account of Adam and Eve. After disobeying God's command by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, they sought to hide from the presence of the Lord among the trees of the garden (Genesis 3:8). This act of concealment underscores the immediate impact of sin, leading to shame and a desire to hide from the Creator. The Psalms frequently address the theme of the wicked attempting to hide their iniquities. Psalm 10:11 states, "He says to himself, 'God has forgotten; He hides His face and never sees.'" This verse captures the delusion of the wicked, who convince themselves that their actions are hidden from God's sight. However, the psalmist affirms God's awareness and justice, emphasizing that nothing is concealed from His gaze. Proverbs also speaks to the futility of hiding sin. Proverbs 28:13 declares, "He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy." This wisdom literature highlights the spiritual principle that concealment leads to spiritual stagnation, while confession and repentance open the door to divine mercy and forgiveness. The prophet Isaiah further illustrates this theme, as he confronts the people of Israel with their attempts to hide their plans from the Lord. Isaiah 29:15 warns, "Woe to those who go to great depths to hide their plans from the LORD, who do their work in darkness and think, 'Who sees us? Who will know?'" This passage underscores the absurdity of believing that human actions can be hidden from an all-seeing God. In the New Testament, the account of Ananias and Sapphira in the book of Acts serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of attempting to deceive God. In Acts 5:1-11, the couple sells a piece of property and withholds part of the proceeds while claiming to have given the full amount to the apostles. Peter confronts Ananias, saying, "You have not lied to men, but to God" (Acts 5:4). Their immediate deaths serve as a sobering testament to the seriousness of trying to conceal sin from the Holy Spirit. The epistle to the Hebrews reinforces the idea that nothing is hidden from God's sight. Hebrews 4:13 states, "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight; everything is uncovered and exposed before the eyes of Him to whom we must give account." This verse serves as a powerful reminder of God's omniscience and the ultimate accountability each person has before Him. Throughout Scripture, the attempt to conceal sin from God is portrayed as an exercise in futility, rooted in pride and self-deception. The biblical narrative consistently calls individuals to acknowledge their sins, seek forgiveness, and walk in the light of God's truth, recognizing that He is both just and merciful. Torrey's Topical Textbook Genesis 3:8,10And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden. Torrey's Topical Textbook Job 31:33 Library Be not Deceived; God is not Mocked. Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and ... A Startling Statement God's Love Commended to Us. God's Exhaustive Knowledge of Man. Limiting God The Excuses of Sinners Condemn God The Deceitfulness of the Human Heart Meditation on God Sermon for the Fourth Sunday after Epiphany 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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