By living out godly characteristics and growing in the fruit of the Spirit, Christians can combat the seven deadly sins in their lives.
“But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-23)
1. Pride. Definition: the quality or state of being proud: such as inordinate self-esteem, conceit
Counterpart: Humility, meekness, love God, love others, appropriate self-worth
2. Envy. Definition: painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another joined with a desire to possess the same advantage
Counterpart: love, joy, thankfulness, compassion, satisfaction
3. Wrath. Definition: strong vengeful anger or indignation
Counterpart: peace, gentleness, self-control
4. Gluttony. Definition: excessive indulgence (typically food or drink)
Counterpart: self-control, contentment, patience, discernment
5. Lust. Definition: intense or unbridled (sexual) desire, lasciviousness
Counterpart: love, unselfishness
6. Sloth. Definition: disinclination to action or labor, spiritual apathy, and inactivity
Counterpart: perseverance, diligence, servanthood
7. Greed. Definition: a selfish and excessive desire for more of something (such as money) than is needed (material goods)
Counterpart: Generosity, kindness
Where are the Seven Deadly Sins in the Bible?
Throughout the sweep of the Scripture, these seven specific sins are addressed. Exodus, Deuteronomy, Proverbs, and Galatians are some places where the deadly sins are identified.
LIVE A GODLY LIFE, BE FRUITFUL, AND AVOID THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS.
PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
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THE TWO GREATEST COMMANDMENTS
MATTHEW 22:36-39
36 “Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in Moses’ Teachings?”
37 Jesus answered him, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the greatest and most important commandment. 39 The second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’
IF WE CAN MASTER THESE TWO COMMANDMENTS WE ARE ON OUR WAY TO HEAVEN, THINK ABOUT IT.
PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM
EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES
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