What is a sin of commission?
There are two basic ways we sin: either by omission or commission. Sins of omission are those in which we knew we should have done something good, but refused (James 4:17). A sin of commission is a sin we take action to commit, whether in thought, word, or deed. A sin of commission can be…
What is ungodliness?
The Bible talks of “the ungodly” as those who are separated from God. Ungodliness is the condition of being polluted with sin. To be ungodly is to act in a way that is contrary to the nature of God, to actively oppose God in disobedience, or to have an irreverent disregard for God. The Bible…
What does it mean to be a slave to sin?
Everyone is a slave in the spiritual sense. We are either slaves to sin, which is our natural state, or we are slaves to Christ. The writers of the New Testament willingly declared their status as slaves of Christ. Paul opens his letter to the Romans by referring to himself as a “slave of Jesus…
What does the Bible say about defilement?
Defilement is the state of being impure, dishonored, or desecrated. To defile something is an act of great disrespect toward God or others. Sin can defile a person, a community, or a nation. The Bible usually uses the word defilement in reference to ceremonial or sexual impurity. Idolatry is sure to defile those who fall…
What is a vice?
A vice is an immoral or wicked behavior. Some synonyms for vice are wrongdoing, wickedness, evil, iniquity, villainy, corruption, misconduct, misdeeds, and sin. Vice crime, as a legal term, is used to denote immoral activities involving prostitution, pornography, drugs, or gambling. Although vices, by definition, are quite bad, people often refer to their “vices” as…
What does the Bible mean when it refers to something as a perversion?
Webster’s Dictionary defines perversion as “a diverting from the true intent or purpose; a change to something worse; a turning or applying to a wrong end or use.” Anything can be perverted. Using opiates for non-medicinal purposes, for example, is a perversion of the poppy plant. In the Bible, the word translated “perversion” is used…
What is the meaning of degenerate / degeneracy?
The adjective degenerate is defined as “having declined or deteriorated physically, mentally, or morally.” Degeneracy, then, is the state or property of being degenerate. Although neither word is found in Scripture, the concept of degeneracy is nevertheless present. In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve fell from a perfect state of innocence into an…
What does the Bible say about worldliness?
The dictionary definition of “worldly” is “relating to, or devoted to, the temporal world.” Worldliness, then, is the condition of being concerned with worldly affairs, especially to the neglect of spiritual things. The Bible has a great deal to say about worldliness, none of it good. Paul equates worldliness with spiritual immaturity in 1 Corinthians…
What is unrepentance?
An unrepentant person knows that he or she has sinned and refuses to ask God for forgiveness or turn away from the sin. The unrepentant show no remorse for their wrongdoing and don’t feel the need to change. Unrepentance is the sin of willfully remaining sinful. Repentance is a change of mind that results in…
What does the Bible say about corruption?
Corruption is a state of decay, pollution, or incorrectness. In the Bible, corruption is one of the effects of sin that resulted from the fall of man. In the beginning, God created a perfect paradise, free of sickness, pain, and death. But when Adam and Eve disobeyed God by eating the forbidden fruit, sin entered…