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Originally Posted by Hizzangel
I don't know about the rest of you, but I tend to believe that if it was years and years of affairs that women would be coming out about it and not staying silent. Who knows there may be some truth to some of the things that it is buried beneath the lies of some very angry people that were obviously at that church... But this sure sounds like a witchhunt to me.
All my point is is that I would be very careful and choose my words wisely... Because some people on this forum are walking very closely to the line of the seven things that the Scripture talks about that God hates...regardless of the truth of the matter.
Remember- no matter what happened. We are all sinners- we all fall- how can we judge who sin is worse? And if any of it is true thank God we serve a God of mercy, restoration and love!
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here they are, Are you sure you are not doing one of these yourself? You are here reading and stating things you know........
1. Haughty eyes (or a proud look)
Rolling the eyes in response to something said to them,
Looking down on someone younger, different, or less intelligent
Setting themselves up as the judge of others
Thinking they are wiser than their parents and other elders
Criticizing parents and other authorities
Arguing with parents
Disobeying and openly rebelling against authorities
Ingratitude
Boasting about one’s accomplishments, status, or knowledge
Disrespect
“For God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time” (
1 Peter 5:5-6).
2. A lying tongue
Not telling the truth about a wrongdoing
Withholding information that others need to have
Hypocritical words
Flattering to gain something from someone
Exaggerating the facts
Implying that something is true, or purposely leading someone to an incorrect assumption
Telling partial truths
Not honoring parents’ rules when they are absent
Not offering evidence against a wrongdoer when necessary
Committing to doing something with no real intention of following through
Making excuses
Blaming others for own sinful actions
“Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight” (
Proverbs 12:22).
3. Hands that shed innocent blood (Although children may not murder someone, they will exhibit anger, indifference, and other emotions that drive them to physically harm others.)
Bullying
Hitting, biting, kicking, hurting others
Striking parents
Carelessly abusing or killing animals for amusement (such as shooting little birds with a BB gun)
“He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour” (
Proverbs 21:21).
4. A heart that devises wicked plans
Plotting revenge
Snubbing someone
Conspiring to deceive or hurt someone
Lying about a long series of actions in order to cover sin
“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good” (
Romans 12:21).
5. Feet that make haste to run to evil
Joining with others to do wrong when the authority is not present
Delighting in doing wrong
“Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it” (
Psalm 34:14).
6. A false witness who breathes out lies
Falsely accusing someone of misbehavior and sin
Misrepresenting a disagreement between people
Falsely describing the actions of another person in a way that implies his guilt
Not offering evidence against someone when asked to give testimony
Covering for someone who has committed a wrongdoing
“Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: so shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man” (
Proverbs 3:3-5).
7. One who sows discord among brothers
Teasing
Listening to gossip and repeating gossip
Slandering, repeating truths that will harm another person’s reputation
Leading others to imagine the worst about someone
Stirring up disagreements and jealousies
Arousing suspicions against someone
Meddling in the disagreements of others
Taking sides in disagreements
Envying the success and blessing of others
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