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The Seven Deadly Sins

Seven deadly sins, as listed in the Holy Bible; how many among us can say that we have not at some time committed all of them to some degree? During a recent conversation a participant brought up the subject of “Envy.” His point was to recognize the apparent rampant demonstration of envy in the current political and social climate. I feel, as did he, that it is very evident in the practices and positions taken by the Democrat Party. It seems to motivate their hate for everything President Donald Trump says or tries to do, or even for the man himself. I feel that envy is highly emotion driven and is not always destructive as it is in the current political and social climates. I feel that those emotions were given to us by God to serve beneficial purposes. I pointed out my feeling with an illustration of envy as a motivating force to improve oneself or the direction of one’s life. If one feels envy toward someone for having a certain enhancement or possession, the emotion may and should motivate one toward self-development or improved financial capabilities sufficient to satisfy that need or want-driven envy. Many of these emotions can be beneficial if properly “channeled” to do “good” or improve the direction of one’s life or the life of someone else.

The Seven Deadly Sins listed in the Bible are Pride, Envy, Gluttony, Lust, Anger, Greed, and Sloth. The Bible covers topics relating to sin, repentance, forgiveness, and salvation, among many others, which help provide biblical guidance for Christians to follow to resist the temptations of sin. I believe it is safe to say that each of the Seven Deadly Sins are emotion driven, although each emotion may have a different origin – pride in one’s capabilities or possessions, envy of the capabilities or possessions of others, gluttony at a sumptuous meal or festival, sexual lust, anger at treatment of oneself or the treatment of others, greed when selecting the amount of Halloween candy to take or overfilling of one’s plate, sloth over the weekend idleness or in the manner of dress or speech. Guilty or not? Your decision!

Bible Verses Related to the Seven Deadly Sins
King James Version (KJV)5

The source for the following verses related to The Seven Deadly Sins are from the Zondervan King James Version Study Bible. Note that spelling, sentence construction, and punctuation does not conform to current standards and may appear to be in error. 

Leviticus 20:13 – If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.

Proverbs 6:16-19 – These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, And hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, Feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, And he that soweth discord among brethren.

Jeremiah 29:11 – For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Ezekiel 18:4 – Behold, all souls are mine; as the soul of the father, so also the soul of the son is mine: the soul that sinneth, it shall die.

Matthew 6:24 – No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.

1 Corinthians 6:9-11 – Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.

Galatians 5:22 – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Colossians 3:8 – But now ye also put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth.

Hebrews 13:5 – Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

James 1:20 – For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.

James 2:8 – If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:

James 2:10 – For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all.

1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

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Life Lived Well for Him

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The Story of Life

This is a short version of LIFE, told in a simplified form which can be used to instruct even small children.

At a point in time, determined by God, a soul is given to each human being. I believe that parents have a responsibility for that soul until such time as the child reaches the age of accountability. That age differs from person to person. At some point in time, each individual must take personal responsibility for his or her own soul. This is a grave responsibility because the soul has only two possible destinations; one – to be with Jesus or the other to be with Satan, when the body wears out or is otherwise destroyed. Please recognize that the body is merely a vehicle used to transport the soul from place to place. The body is designed to wear out at some time, whereas the soul is eternal. If a person fails to take good care of the body, that person dooms the soul to an early exit from the earth.

Let it be noted that each soul is given a mission by the Holy Spirit and also gives talents (or gifts) by which to accomplish its mission. If the individual fails to develop the talents or gifts provided to it, the soul’s mission cannot be accomplished. So you see, each person has a tremendous responsibility. This is a point I fear that many people fail to understand about life.

Why are we put here in the first place? Why, of course, to please and to fellowship with God. He does not need anything from us. He created us for His own good pleasure. If we do not commune with Him, we are the losers for not having done so. We must realize that we are not here for our own pleasure. We are here on a mission.

Now, if a person accepts Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, the Holy Spirit comes to dwell in that person’s heart. It is called Salvation – then the soul goes to be with Jesus when the body ceases to function (dies). If a person does not accept Christ as Lord and Savior, the soul is condemned to eternal separation from God. What a terrible thing to contemplate. What an awesome responsibility we have.

Remember that no one can make the decision for you. The decision to accept or reject Christ will be made. Some say they never have made a decision, but failing to make a positive decision is a decision to reject Him. One cannot have it both ways.

salvation1Remember also that no one can earn his or her way to heaven. Salvation is a gift (called Grace) from God, bought by the shed blood of Jesus on Calvary’s cross. The Bible is very explicit in stating Christ’s words, “No one comes to the Father but through Me.” He is The Way, The Truth and The Light.




The above explanation, “THE STORY OF LIFE,” was provided by Mr. William G. Bagby on June 19, 2015. I assume that he is the Author.  This is a part of his ministry.

 

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