WHY PRIDE AND LIES ARE WORSE THAN MURDER
God’s List of Abominations These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him; PRIDE (a proud look) LIES (a lying tongue) MURDER (hands that shed innocent blood) PLOTTING EVIL (a heart that devises wicked plans) EAGER TO DO EVIL (Feet that are swift in running to evil) PURGERY (a false witness who speaks lies) – like in court STRIFE (and one who sows discord among brethren) like in families (Proverbs 6:16-19) Murder is only #3 on HIS list? How can this be? Let’s look at Merriam-Webster Dictionary definitions: Pride: inordinate self-esteem Lies: something known to be untrue with intent to deceive Murder: killing a person with premediated malice Rule #1 GOD IS 100% LOVE Since the beginning of time, HE always wants the very best for everyone. There has been no change in His desire – even when you make a blunder/mistake or intentionally do wrong (sin). However, we don’t want to admit our errors. This pride STINKS and is the desire to be right all the time. WHY PRIDE IS #1 When (not if) we sin our PRIDE won’t acknowledge we were wrong, so we can’t take advantage of God’s GUARANTEE to forgive our mistakes in I John 1:9. “If we confess our sins, HE is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness!” So without...
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