Post by Cindy on Nov 18, 2023 12:35:51 GMT -5
Over the years, I've made a list of every sin I've come across in the Bible and want to share that list with you. The reason I share it is because when we really realize all that the Lord has forgiven us for, it makes it very easy for us to forgive another person no matter what they may have done. It also increases our faith and our love for the Lord tremendously! Besides that, for me, it also keeps me humble every time I read it, because it reminds me of just how wicked I really am. Be warned that this list is very long and I've included definitions of sin and idolatry at the end too. Before we start, let's pray:
Lord, show me anything in me that's not right in Your eyes so I can confess it before You, because I choose to live Your way. Reveal to me thoughts, attitudes, and habits of my heart that aren't pleasing to You. Show me what I've done, am doing, or am about to do, that doesn't glorify You. I want to see anything in me that violates Your high standards for my life so I can confess it, turn away from it, & be cleansed from all unrighteousness. In Jesus's Name I pray. Amen.
Aspects of Sin.
Sin is an abomination in the sight of God that alienates humanity from him, leading to divine condemnation and the punishment of death. Because of the fall, all human beings are held captive (beset; branded; bondage; enslaved) to this curse of sin, and the human heart has an inherent bias towards evil. Human weaknesses and failings are also sinful in themselves and may lead to further sin. Ignorance and folly are aspects of sin, as is unbelief and hardness of heart. Sin produces strife, shame, dishonor and toil, and causes harm to both the sinner and to the one sinned against.
SINS TO WATCH OUT FOR:
PRIDE, ABILITY PRIDE; VERBAL OR BRAGGING PRIDE;
stubbornness
ingratitude;
Being judgmental,
self-righteousness,
self-savior or trying to save others or self instead of Jesus doing it; thinking you're the only one who can do the job....
self-centered instead of God centered & others centered;
self-justification (vindicating myself);
self-reliant;
self-indulgent;
self-serving;
self-seeking;
self-interest - putting myself, my needs & wants, before others
self-sufficiency
self-pity
selfishness;
self-realization — my claim to my right to myself, I am my own god. (note on Rom 5:12). fulfillment by oneself of the possibilities of one’s character or personality. My claim to my right to live my life the way I want to.
Sin is any way of thinking/speaking as though God doesn't have the right to do whatever He wants to me or with me and my life;
conceit;
Complaining, grumbling about anything
Criticism
discontent
jealousy; envy;
greed; wanting more;
living beyond my means;
not being content with what I have;
manipulating people or situations to get my way,
arrogance;
worry;
being fearful (when something hasn’t happened yet, like not being able to pay bills; if a bear is running at you, then it’s fine to be afraid! It’s a sin to be fearful of normal things like going outside, or being around people, etc.
depression;
vanity;
putting others down;
slandering someone
gossiping,
keeping a list of how I've been wronged either in my mind, or on paper or any other way; (in other words, not "forgetting" the way God does by taking those thoughts captive)
being vengeful or thinking vengeful thoughts;
holding a grudge;
being resentful;
bitterness;
unforgiveness; Not forgiving someone is a sin, no matter how horrible their crime against you. Forgiving them is not just saying you forgive them, or even praying for them, it’s really forgiving them to their face (If at all possible, unless they’ve moved away or died) and being reconciled to them. If they refuse to reconcile, that’s on them, not you. You should still do good to and for them whenever you can though. If their sin is literally a crime, like rape, that doesn’t mean you don’t prosecute them, they will have to pay the penalty for their sin, but you still forgive them. If possible, you go to the jail and let them know you have forgiven them (and why!).
not responding to others in love when upset or angry;
helping but only "some" instead of sacrificially when it’s needed, as Jesus tells us to;
murder; abortion; killing someone’s hopes or dreams as well as literal murder.
Thinking hateful thoughts toward others or self;
not seeking forgiveness from those I've wronged or hurt;
being unwilling to admit my sin against someone else and against God;
swearing, cursing,
crude jokes, words, or behavior; even in teasing
Lying -even "little white lies";
being rude or disrespectful;
impatient;
Worldliness acting or thinking like the rest of the world does;
Boasting;
not submitting to your husband or wife;
not submitting to those in authority; (Unless it goes against God's Word).
not obeying the law;
not obeying immediately;
not studying the Bible every day with Him;
not praying; not staying in constant communion with Him;
putting anything or anyone including self before God and His Word;
not reflecting on His Word during the day;
not taking thoughts that don’t agree with God’s Word captive and replacing them with His Truth;
not seeking the Lord and making Him the most important person in my life
not trusting the Lord;
rebellion;
causing another to sin or to continue in it by something I've done or said or not done or said; even if it wasn't a sin for me;
being immodest in word, deed, or dress;
sexual sins of thought, word or deed;
Having sex with anyone other than your spouse.
blaming God;
not remembering all He's done for me;
not seeing Him in His creation;
dabbling in the occult, witchcraft, new age, astrology, horoscopes, eastern religions etc.;
not paying my debts, including taxes as soon as you can
Being in debt that you can’t afford, in other words, living beyond your means; living on credit
not being a good steward of the money/things God's given me;
not speaking the Truth in love when a loved one is living in sin;
not witnessing when the opportunity is there;
not learning to defend the faith and rightly divide God's Word;
not giving to further God's Kingdom (giving of money, time, possessions, talents, etc);
Not giving joyfully & sacrificially - without thinking of the cost to me
forgetting God's my provision, not my job;
forgetting that God gave me my talents, intellect, looks etc; I've nothing to brag about that He didn't give me;
being lazy;
not honoring my parents (yes, this includes "adult children" not just minors!)
not showing honor to others, especially those in authority like the government
doing anything that others might think is a sin even if it's not; (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
being doubleminded: trusting/not trusting; believing/doubting; accepting His love/pushing Him away....etc.
being prejudiced for any reason.
Idolatry
If we permit anything into our lives that cannot be associated with the name of Jesus, then we are sinning. We must do and say everything on the authority of His name and for the honor of His name.
Definitions of Idolatry:
Idolatry is thinking anything about God that's not true &/or putting anything or anyone above Him or before Him in my life. It’s attempting to transform God into something He isn’t. It's trusting something or someone instead of only God. It's not what I say is "first" it's what my life, my actions say is first. How well do I know His Word? How much time do I spend with Him and in His Word daily, etc or do other things come before Him?
One of the biggest idols we worship today is the idol of self.
Anything becomes an idol when it keeps us away from God.
The essence of idolatry is the entertainment of thoughts about God that are unworthy of Him.
Idols are anything that is inflated to take the position of God in our lives, anyone or anything that becomes an ultimate thing.
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Some Definitions of sin:
Unbelief characterizes all sin
The sin behind getting involved in the occult is being self-centered instead of God centered. Like Satan we all want others to worship us, and therefore try to wow others with what we're capable of doing. (Acts 8:9 note)
There are several definitions of sin in the Bible:
"Whatsoever is not of faith is sin." (Rom. 14:23).
"The thought of foolishness is sin" (Prov. 24:9).
"Therefore, to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin." (James 4:17).
"All unrighteousness is sin" (1 John 5:17).
Sin is basically a matter of the will. For us to assert our will against God’s will is rebellion & rebellion is the root of sin. It's not simply that sin reveals itself in lawless behavior but that the very essence of sin is lawlessness. No matter what his outward action may be, a sinner’s inward attitude is one of rebellion and selfishness.
The root of sin is selfishness— “I will” and not “Thy will.” (Rom 8:5)
Every sin—whatever it is—has pride at its root, because all sin is defiance of God.
Sin is the deeply rooted tendency in all of us to live with self as the center of our lives rather than God. “The essence of sin is man substituting himself for God.”
Sin isn't just doing bad things but also doing good things from a self-centered motivation.
There’s probably no better practical synonym for the concept of sin than selfishness.
“a sin,” consists in doing, saying, thinking, or imagining, anything that is not in perfect conformity with the mind & law of God.
Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, any law of God, given as a rule to the reasonable creature. (1 John 3:4, Gal. 3:10,12)
Sin is a breach of trust, unfaithfulness, treachery. The word points to the serious nature of breaking faith, violating a covenantal agreement, with God or neighbor. Sin is spiritual adultery; it is covenant-breaking.
An illustration of sin
Leprosy is an illustration of sin (Isa. 1:5–6). The instructions given to the priests in Leviticus 13 help us understand the nature of sin: Sin is deeper than the skin (Lev. 13:3); it spreads (Lev. 13:8); it defiles and isolates (Lev. 13:45–46); and it is fit only for the fire (Lev. 13:52, 57).
Sin is no triviality. It is something deep and dark and terrible. It is a betrayal of God’s love. It is spiritual adultery.
There is a dynamic connection between sin and judgment. They are two sides of the same coin, two parts of a single process. Rebellion against the sovereign will of God will result in inevitable retribution. Idolatry is absurdity. It is leaving the true God of grace and glory for “gods” which have no real existence and can give no assistance. It is forsaking the fountain of fresh, ever-flowing, life-giving water to hew out, at great expenditure of energy and effort, cracked cisterns which can hold no water. It leads to a tragic fragmentation and disintegration of life. While men, in their folly, are seeking substitutes for the God they have left, as they must and do—whether pleasure, possessions, position, power, education, sciencism, formalism in religion, or something else—God is like a lovely fountain at the head of a valley, amid flowers, shrubs, and trees. The way to the fountain is open. There is no charge of admission. The water is sufficient, and it satisfies. The invitation is extended: “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters!” (cf. Isa 55:1; Rev. 22:17). But be warned! There is only ONE way to the Father and that's through His Son, Jesus Christ!
Reflect:
Reflect on just how much the Lord has forgiven you for.... He’s forgiven ALL your sins: past, present and future ones. It can be difficult to forgive someone else for something they've done to you until you remember just what you've already been forgiven for. The above list gives us a little bit of an idea of just what the Lord has forgiven us for, over and over again; knowing that, we can then easily forgive others for their sins against us. Remember, not forgiving others is a sin, and the Lord’s not talking about just saying you forgive them and maybe praying for them. He means being reconciled with them.
Lord, show me anything in me that's not right in Your eyes so I can confess it before You, because I choose to live Your way. Reveal to me thoughts, attitudes, and habits of my heart that aren't pleasing to You. Show me what I've done, am doing, or am about to do, that doesn't glorify You. I want to see anything in me that violates Your high standards for my life so I can confess it, turn away from it, & be cleansed from all unrighteousness. In Jesus's Name I pray. Amen.
Aspects of Sin.
Sin is an abomination in the sight of God that alienates humanity from him, leading to divine condemnation and the punishment of death. Because of the fall, all human beings are held captive (beset; branded; bondage; enslaved) to this curse of sin, and the human heart has an inherent bias towards evil. Human weaknesses and failings are also sinful in themselves and may lead to further sin. Ignorance and folly are aspects of sin, as is unbelief and hardness of heart. Sin produces strife, shame, dishonor and toil, and causes harm to both the sinner and to the one sinned against.
SINS TO WATCH OUT FOR:
PRIDE, ABILITY PRIDE; VERBAL OR BRAGGING PRIDE;
stubbornness
ingratitude;
Being judgmental,
self-righteousness,
self-savior or trying to save others or self instead of Jesus doing it; thinking you're the only one who can do the job....
self-centered instead of God centered & others centered;
self-justification (vindicating myself);
self-reliant;
self-indulgent;
self-serving;
self-seeking;
self-interest - putting myself, my needs & wants, before others
self-sufficiency
self-pity
selfishness;
self-realization — my claim to my right to myself, I am my own god. (note on Rom 5:12). fulfillment by oneself of the possibilities of one’s character or personality. My claim to my right to live my life the way I want to.
Sin is any way of thinking/speaking as though God doesn't have the right to do whatever He wants to me or with me and my life;
conceit;
Complaining, grumbling about anything
Criticism
discontent
jealousy; envy;
greed; wanting more;
living beyond my means;
not being content with what I have;
manipulating people or situations to get my way,
arrogance;
worry;
being fearful (when something hasn’t happened yet, like not being able to pay bills; if a bear is running at you, then it’s fine to be afraid! It’s a sin to be fearful of normal things like going outside, or being around people, etc.
depression;
vanity;
putting others down;
slandering someone
gossiping,
keeping a list of how I've been wronged either in my mind, or on paper or any other way; (in other words, not "forgetting" the way God does by taking those thoughts captive)
being vengeful or thinking vengeful thoughts;
holding a grudge;
being resentful;
bitterness;
unforgiveness; Not forgiving someone is a sin, no matter how horrible their crime against you. Forgiving them is not just saying you forgive them, or even praying for them, it’s really forgiving them to their face (If at all possible, unless they’ve moved away or died) and being reconciled to them. If they refuse to reconcile, that’s on them, not you. You should still do good to and for them whenever you can though. If their sin is literally a crime, like rape, that doesn’t mean you don’t prosecute them, they will have to pay the penalty for their sin, but you still forgive them. If possible, you go to the jail and let them know you have forgiven them (and why!).
not responding to others in love when upset or angry;
helping but only "some" instead of sacrificially when it’s needed, as Jesus tells us to;
murder; abortion; killing someone’s hopes or dreams as well as literal murder.
Thinking hateful thoughts toward others or self;
not seeking forgiveness from those I've wronged or hurt;
being unwilling to admit my sin against someone else and against God;
swearing, cursing,
crude jokes, words, or behavior; even in teasing
Lying -even "little white lies";
being rude or disrespectful;
impatient;
Worldliness acting or thinking like the rest of the world does;
Boasting;
not submitting to your husband or wife;
not submitting to those in authority; (Unless it goes against God's Word).
not obeying the law;
not obeying immediately;
not studying the Bible every day with Him;
not praying; not staying in constant communion with Him;
putting anything or anyone including self before God and His Word;
not reflecting on His Word during the day;
not taking thoughts that don’t agree with God’s Word captive and replacing them with His Truth;
not seeking the Lord and making Him the most important person in my life
not trusting the Lord;
rebellion;
causing another to sin or to continue in it by something I've done or said or not done or said; even if it wasn't a sin for me;
being immodest in word, deed, or dress;
sexual sins of thought, word or deed;
Having sex with anyone other than your spouse.
blaming God;
not remembering all He's done for me;
not seeing Him in His creation;
dabbling in the occult, witchcraft, new age, astrology, horoscopes, eastern religions etc.;
not paying my debts, including taxes as soon as you can
Being in debt that you can’t afford, in other words, living beyond your means; living on credit
not being a good steward of the money/things God's given me;
not speaking the Truth in love when a loved one is living in sin;
not witnessing when the opportunity is there;
not learning to defend the faith and rightly divide God's Word;
not giving to further God's Kingdom (giving of money, time, possessions, talents, etc);
Not giving joyfully & sacrificially - without thinking of the cost to me
forgetting God's my provision, not my job;
forgetting that God gave me my talents, intellect, looks etc; I've nothing to brag about that He didn't give me;
being lazy;
not taking care of my family; (emotionally, physically, materially, and spiritually)
not honoring my parents (yes, this includes "adult children" not just minors!)
not showing honor to others, especially those in authority like the government
doing anything that others might think is a sin even if it's not; (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
being doubleminded: trusting/not trusting; believing/doubting; accepting His love/pushing Him away....etc.
being prejudiced for any reason.
Idolatry
If we permit anything into our lives that cannot be associated with the name of Jesus, then we are sinning. We must do and say everything on the authority of His name and for the honor of His name.
Definitions of Idolatry:
Idolatry is thinking anything about God that's not true &/or putting anything or anyone above Him or before Him in my life. It’s attempting to transform God into something He isn’t. It's trusting something or someone instead of only God. It's not what I say is "first" it's what my life, my actions say is first. How well do I know His Word? How much time do I spend with Him and in His Word daily, etc or do other things come before Him?
One of the biggest idols we worship today is the idol of self.
Anything becomes an idol when it keeps us away from God.
The essence of idolatry is the entertainment of thoughts about God that are unworthy of Him.
Idols are anything that is inflated to take the position of God in our lives, anyone or anything that becomes an ultimate thing.
Idolatry is thinking anything about God that isn’t true or attempting to transform Him into something He isn’t.
The love of pleasures and possessions is but an insidious form of idolatry, demonic in its origin and destructive in its outcome. To make possessions and pleasures the most important things in life is idolatry.
When you only believe in things you can see with your eyes and touch with your hands, it is idolatry. Trusting in Molech, as Ahaz did, or trusting in your own wisdom and intellect—there’s no difference in God’s eyes. It’s all idolatry. Even using common sense to save yourself from a crisis, instead of relying 100% on God, is idolatry.
**********************
Some Definitions of sin:
Unbelief characterizes all sin
The sin behind getting involved in the occult is being self-centered instead of God centered. Like Satan we all want others to worship us, and therefore try to wow others with what we're capable of doing. (Acts 8:9 note)
There are several definitions of sin in the Bible:
"Whatsoever is not of faith is sin." (Rom. 14:23).
"The thought of foolishness is sin" (Prov. 24:9).
"Therefore, to him that knows to do good, and does it not, to him it is sin." (James 4:17).
"All unrighteousness is sin" (1 John 5:17).
Sin is basically a matter of the will. For us to assert our will against God’s will is rebellion & rebellion is the root of sin. It's not simply that sin reveals itself in lawless behavior but that the very essence of sin is lawlessness. No matter what his outward action may be, a sinner’s inward attitude is one of rebellion and selfishness.
The root of sin is selfishness— “I will” and not “Thy will.” (Rom 8:5)
Every sin—whatever it is—has pride at its root, because all sin is defiance of God.
Sin is the deeply rooted tendency in all of us to live with self as the center of our lives rather than God. “The essence of sin is man substituting himself for God.”
Sin isn't just doing bad things but also doing good things from a self-centered motivation.
There’s probably no better practical synonym for the concept of sin than selfishness.
“a sin,” consists in doing, saying, thinking, or imagining, anything that is not in perfect conformity with the mind & law of God.
Sin is any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, any law of God, given as a rule to the reasonable creature. (1 John 3:4, Gal. 3:10,12)
Sin is a breach of trust, unfaithfulness, treachery. The word points to the serious nature of breaking faith, violating a covenantal agreement, with God or neighbor. Sin is spiritual adultery; it is covenant-breaking.
An illustration of sin
Leprosy is an illustration of sin (Isa. 1:5–6). The instructions given to the priests in Leviticus 13 help us understand the nature of sin: Sin is deeper than the skin (Lev. 13:3); it spreads (Lev. 13:8); it defiles and isolates (Lev. 13:45–46); and it is fit only for the fire (Lev. 13:52, 57).
Sin is no triviality. It is something deep and dark and terrible. It is a betrayal of God’s love. It is spiritual adultery.
There is a dynamic connection between sin and judgment. They are two sides of the same coin, two parts of a single process. Rebellion against the sovereign will of God will result in inevitable retribution. Idolatry is absurdity. It is leaving the true God of grace and glory for “gods” which have no real existence and can give no assistance. It is forsaking the fountain of fresh, ever-flowing, life-giving water to hew out, at great expenditure of energy and effort, cracked cisterns which can hold no water. It leads to a tragic fragmentation and disintegration of life. While men, in their folly, are seeking substitutes for the God they have left, as they must and do—whether pleasure, possessions, position, power, education, sciencism, formalism in religion, or something else—God is like a lovely fountain at the head of a valley, amid flowers, shrubs, and trees. The way to the fountain is open. There is no charge of admission. The water is sufficient, and it satisfies. The invitation is extended: “Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters!” (cf. Isa 55:1; Rev. 22:17). But be warned! There is only ONE way to the Father and that's through His Son, Jesus Christ!
Reflect:
Reflect on just how much the Lord has forgiven you for.... He’s forgiven ALL your sins: past, present and future ones. It can be difficult to forgive someone else for something they've done to you until you remember just what you've already been forgiven for. The above list gives us a little bit of an idea of just what the Lord has forgiven us for, over and over again; knowing that, we can then easily forgive others for their sins against us. Remember, not forgiving others is a sin, and the Lord’s not talking about just saying you forgive them and maybe praying for them. He means being reconciled with them.
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