What does it mean to have a reprobate mind?

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[ViLaLuz]

ANSWER: The phrase “reprobate mind” is found in Romans 1:28 in reference to those whom God has rejected as godless and wicked. They “suppress the truth by their wickedness,” and it is upon these people that the wrath of God rests (Romans 1:18). ...

[ViLaLuz]

... “They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate” (Titus 1:16). Therefore, the reprobate mind is one that is corrupt and worthless. ...

[sauropod]

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[ConservativeMind]

I have a relative that fits this.

[chajin]

And here I thought it was when you had to take a second will to court.

OK, I'll be Sirius. The word being translated here is ἀδόκιμος (adokimos), meaning to fail a test--in this case, the test of fitness for use in God's purposes. And in fact to probate a will is to test it in court to ensure it is fit to use as representing the deceased's wishes, so the joke isn't 100% a joke.

[wardamneagle]

Fits Pelosi perfectly.

[ViLaLuz]

“... people who are classified as having a reprobate mind have some knowledge of God and perhaps know of His commandments. However, they live impure lives and have very little desire to please God. Those who have reprobate minds live corrupt and selfish lives. Sin is justified and acceptable to them. The reprobates are those whom God has rejected and has left to their own devices. ...”

[MikelTackNailer]

I have a relative that fits this.

Joe Biden has a son who's the living definition.

[Mr Rogers]

“35 Jesus answered, “The light will be among you a little longer. Continue on your way while you have the light, so that the darkness will not come upon you; for the one who walks in the dark does not know where he is going. 36 Believe in the light, then, while you have it, so that you will be the people of the light.” - John 12

The reprobate are those who had the light, did not believe in the Light while they had it, and now are abandoned to walk in darkness. God doesn’t promise to give light to everyone for as long as they live. He knows if someone has rejected the light and will never agree to change...

[delta7]

I have a relative that fits this.

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Senile Joe?

[Big Red Badger]

Make Straight the Way of The Lord!
Repent,
Go,
Sin No More!
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John the Baptizer
Said it Best.

[waterhill]

I think wee all do.

[daniel1212]

1Co 9:27  But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

The Greek for "castaway" is adokimos, otherwise translated

reprobate, 3: Rom. 1:28, 2Tim 3:8, Titus 1:16

reprobates, 3: 2Cor. 13:5-7 (3)

rejected, 1: Heb_6:8

[daniel1212]

Related: Romans 5:12(2 Chron.15:2 [cf. 2 Chron. 14:2-5, 2 Tim. 2:11-12; 2 Chron. 5:7-15; 2 Chron. 16:1-12; 1 Cor. 5:5; 1 Cor. 11:29-32; Proverbs 29:1]; John 15:6; Rom. 8:13; Rom. 11:20-22; 1 Cor. 9:27 [castaway=reprobate: Gk.]; 1 Timothy 1:19; Gal. 5:1-4 [Gal. 3:2; Gal. 4:7-9]; 1 Thes. 3:2-5 [cf. 1 Thes. 2:13]; Heb. 3:1, 12; Heb. 6:1-8 [cf. 2 Pt. 2:15-22; Prov.29:1]; Heb. 10:25-39; James 4:5, 5; James 5:19-20; 2 Pt. 1:8-10; 1 Jn. 5:16; Ezek. 33:13, 18; John 15:6; 1 Cor. 15:2 ["if"]; 2 Cor. 6:1, 16, 17 [cf. 2 Cor. 11:2, 3; 2 Cor. 13:5];

[ViLaLuz]

Yes, abandoned. A very sobering condition to be taken very seriously.

“... As the wicked deserted God, God in turn deserted them, no longer giving them divine direction or restraint, but allowing them to corrupt themselves as they wished. Because they would not honor Him, He let them do what they pleased to dishonor themselves. Being given over or yielded up to one’s sinful desires is a judgment from God. ...”
https://www.gotquestions.org/God-gave-them-over.html

[ViLaLuz]

Amen.

[Ken Regis]

g0096. ἀδόκιμος adokimos; from 1 (as a negative particle) and 1384; unapproved, i.e. rejected; by implication, worthless (literally or morally): — castaway, rejected, reprobate.
AV (8) - reprobate 6, castaway 1, rejected 1;
not standing the test, not approvedproperly used of metals and coins
that which does not prove itself such as it oughtunfit for, unproved, spurious, reprobate

[ViLaLuz]

Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[reasonisfaith]

Thank you for this.

[ViLaLuz]

in fact to probate a will is to test it in court to ensure it is fit to use as representing the deceased’s wishes
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Good insight, thank you

[ViLaLuz]

My pleasure :)