Sins Of Abomination: Biblical Evils And Their Nature

The Bible uses the word abomination to refer to something that God loathes or hates because it is offensive to Him and His character. The word is often used in association with idolatry and false gods, as well as pagan practices, child sacrifice, and ungodly sexual relationships. According to Proverbs 6:16-19, there are seven abominations unto the Lord: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.

Characteristics	Values
Pride	Prov. 16:5; Prov. 6:16-17; Prov. 22:9; Mt. 11:25,26; 1 Cor. 11:25-31; Lk. 18:9-14; Isa. 65:5; Phil. 2:2-3; Mt. 23:12; Dan. 4:37; Jer. 50:31
Lying	Prov. 6:17; 12:22; 15:8; 21:27; 26:20,21; 16:28; 17:9; 23:28; 2 Cor. 2:17; 1 Tim. 6:3-10; Rom. 16:17,18; Prov. 6:19; 3:32; 11:20; 15:8-9; Jer. 18:18; 1 Jn. 3:15; John 8:44; John 8:32; James 1:26
Murder	Prov. 6:17; 1 Kgs. 21; Deut. 19:10; Isa. 59:7,8; Ex. 20:13; 1 Jn. 3:15
Wickedness	Prov. 8:7; 15:26; 1:11-13; 15:9; 6:18; 3:32; 11:20; 15:8-9; Rom. 1:26-32; 6:23; Matt. 5:28
Discord	Prov. 6:19; 15:8; 26:20,21; 16:28; 17:9; 133:1; 4:31; James 1:26
Uncleanliness	Lev. 7:21; 18:22; 20:13; Dt. 23:18; Isa. 66:17; Lev. 7:18; 18:26-29; Dt. 18:9-12; 20:18; 29:17; 1 Ki. 14:24; 21:2, 11; 23:24; 2 Chr. 28:3; 33:2; 34:33; 36:14; Ezek. 7: 3-20; 8: 6-17; 16: 2-58; 20: 4-30; Rev. 17: 4-5
Idolatry	2 Chr. 15:8; 1 Pet. 4:3; Dt. 7:25-26; 12:31; 13:14; 17:4; 18:9; 20:18; 29:17; 1 Ki. 11:5; 2 Ki. 11:13; 23:13; Isa. 1:13; Jer. 32:35; Dt. 18:7-12; 22:5; 23:18; 24:1-4; 27:15; Lev. 19: 6-30; Luke 16:15; Rev. 13
Cheating	Mic. 6:10; Dt. 25:13-16; Prov. 11:1; 20:10, 23
Lost souls	Rev. 21:8
Perverse	Prov. 3:32; 11:20
A false balance or scale	Prov. 11:1; 20:10, 23
Sacrifice of the wicked	Prov. 15:8; 21:27; 15:4
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Pride

The Bible contains many verses that speak of the sin of pride and its consequences. For example, Proverbs 11:2 (ESV) states, "When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom." Another verse, Proverbs 16:18 (ESV), warns, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall."

The Bible also associates pride with a lack of faith or trust in God. For instance, Psalm 10:4 (NLT) states, "The wicked are too proud to seek God. They seem to think that God is dead." Additionally, Proverbs 28:25 (NKJV) says, "He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered."

In conclusion, pride is a sin in the Bible, and it is associated with arrogance, vanity, and a lack of humility and trust in God. The Bible warns against the consequences of pride and encourages Christians to imitate the humility of Jesus instead.

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Lying

The Bible makes it clear that lying is a sin and is abhorrent to God. The first sin ever committed involved a lie to Eve, and the Ten Commandments include the instruction: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour" (Exodus 20:16). In the New Testament, the early Christian Ananias is sternly rebuked by Peter for lying about a donation to make himself seem more generous: "Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit?" (Acts 5:3). Ananias and his wife, Sapphira, died as a result of this lie (Acts 5:1–11).

The Bible also says: "Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices" (Colossians 3:9). Elsewhere, it is written: "The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in people who are trustworthy" (Prov 12:22). In the book of Ephesians, the Bible instructs: "Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear" (Ephesians 4:29).

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Murder

The Bible is clear that God condemns murderers from the very beginning. It was Cain who murdered righteous Abel, and the Jews who murdered an innocent Jesus. Anyone who kills, or attempts to kill the righteous is an abomination to God. Murder is listed as an abomination in Proverbs 6:16-17, which states: "These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: a proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood".

The Bible also addresses the issue of abortion, stating that physicians who use their medical instruments to kill an innocent unborn baby are committing an abomination. This is further emphasised in Exodus 21:12: "He who strikes a man so that he dies shall surely be put to death".

The Bible also highlights the importance of guarding not only our actions but also our hearts when it comes to murder. In 1 John 3:15, it is written: "Whoever hates his brother is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life abiding in him". This verse reveals that murder is not just a physical act but also an issue of the heart. If someone hates their brother, they are considered a murderer in God's eyes, even if they do not physically act on their hatred.

In conclusion, murder is a grave sin in the Bible, violating God's command to respect and protect life. God condemns murderers and considers murder an abomination. Even in addressing this serious issue, the Bible reveals God's mercy and grace for those who repent, offering hope, forgiveness, and restoration through Jesus Christ.

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Wickedness

> "The state of being wicked; a mental disregard for justice, righteousness, truth, honour, virtue; evil in thought and life; depravity; sinfulness; criminality."

The term "wickedness" appears 119 times in the 1611 King James Bible, but only 61 times in the English Standard Version published in 2001. The Bible describes the way of the wicked as darkness: they do not know what they stumble over. The Bible also says that the wicked will be snared by the transgression of their lips, and that their tongues will pour out evil things.

The Bible also mentions the thoughts of the wicked, which are an abomination to the Lord. This is because wickedness stems from the heart and is planned and plotted before it is committed. The Bible says that the Lord hates the wicked and that they are an abomination to Him. The sacrifice of the wicked is also an abomination to the Lord, especially when it is offered with wrong motives.

The Bible equates wickedness with worshipping pagan gods, sexual immorality, oppressing the poor, and cruelty in warfare. It is associated with sinfulness and criminality, and those who are wicked are punished by God.

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False witness

The Bible mentions false witnessing or bearing false witness several times, and exclusively in a negative light. The ninth of the Ten Commandments states: "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour" (Exodus 20:16). False witnessing is also mentioned in Exodus 23:1, where it is associated with being allied with the wicked.

The Bible makes it clear that false witnessing is a form of lying: "Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, but those who deal truthfully are His delight" (Proverbs 12:22). Proverbs 6:16-19 lists seven abominations unto the Lord, including "a lying tongue" and "a false witness that speaketh lies". False witnessing is also associated with sowing discord among brothers (Proverbs 6:19), and the Bible compares a false witness to a violent weapon (Proverbs 25:18).

The Bible makes it clear that false witnessing is a sin that stems from an evil heart. Jesus said that man is defiled by the evil things that come from the heart, including murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, slander, and evil thoughts (Matthew 15:19). The cure for an evil heart that bears false witness is to receive a new, pure heart, which can only be given by God (Ezekiel 36:26). When a person is indwelt by the Holy Spirit, they will speak the truth: "Each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbour" (Ephesians 4:25).