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Posted on 08/28/2026 9:47:47 PM PDT by metmom
"There are six things which the Lord hates, yes, seven which are an abomination to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil, a false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers" (Prov. 6:16-19).
God is clear about the things that displease Him.
God hates sin in any form, but Proverbs 6:17-19 lists seven that are especially loathsome to Him. First is haughty eyes (v. 17), which pictures a proud and arrogant person with his nose in the air and his eyes uplifted. The pride in his heart is reflected in his mannerisms.
Pride is perhaps listed first because it is at the heart of all rebellion against God—beginning with Lucifer himself, who cried out against God, "I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, and I will sit on the mount of assembly in the recesses of the north. I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High" (Isa. 14:13-14).
God also hates a lying tongue (v. 17). Men often toy with truth, denying or distorting it to gain some supposed advantage. But God can't tolerate deception of any kind. He expects us to live according to His truth.
Third, He hates murderous hands (v. 17). That speaks of people whose hatred and greed are so strong they will kill rather than be denied what they want. God created life and established its sanctity. That's why He ordained that murderers be put to death (Gen. 9:6).
God also hates a wicked heart and malevolent feet (v. 18). Sometimes people fall into sin inadvertently. But these people carefully plot their sinful activities, then hurry to execute their plans.
Finally, God hates a false witness and a divisive spirit (v. 19). Bearing false witness is telling lies about an innocent party. That can obstruct justice, destroy a reputation, and even destroy a life. A divisive spirit is one who creates divisions where there should be unity.
Those sins characterize unbelievers, but Christians aren't immune from them. So be on guard not to stray into attitudes and actions that God hates.
Suggestions for Prayer
-If you are practicing any of those things, confess it and repent.
For Further Study
-According to Philippians 2:1-5, how should Christians treat one another?
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Studying God’s Word ping
It’s painful to see so many refuse to hear God’s Word, as they reject His offer of a new life of peace.
We are So Thankful Lord, that You would call us out, NOT because we’re better, but because Your grace washes over us like a wave.
Thank you metmom.
How many times have I done this - just trying to correct false teachings?
AMEN!
Titus 1:7-11 (ESV)
[7] For an overseer, as God’s steward, must be above reproach. He must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or a drunkard or violent or greedy for gain,
[8] but hospitable, a lover of good, self-controlled, upright, holy, and disciplined.
[9] He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it.
[10] For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party.
[11] They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by teaching for shameful gain what they ought not to teach.
Who determines what is true/false. There is the way you see it. There is the way others see it. Finally, there is the way God sees it.
There is blatant heresy and then there are “doctrinal differences”
Teaching Jesus was human and became a God is blatant heresy.
Teaching that there is ome man on earth that is equal to God and Jesus is saying what is a sin and what is not a sin, is blatant heresy. Allowing women tobe ordained as Pastors or priests is absolute heresy.
These go against the word no matter how you cut it. If the Bible is the word of God, it must be true.
Debating the meaning of some of the more vague chapters of the Bible, imo, fall into doctrinal differences. Such as the 70 weeks in daniel.
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