Gluttony. Definition: excessive indulgence (typically food or drink)Ĭounterpart: self-control, contentment, patience, discernmentĥ. Wrath. Definition: strong vengeful anger or indignationĬounterpart: peace, gentleness, self-controlĤ. Envy. Definition: painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another joined with a desire to possess the same advantageĬounterpart: love, joy, thankfulness, compassion, satisfactionģ. Pride. Definition: the quality or state of being proud: such as inordinate self-esteem, conceitĬounterpart: Humility, meekness, love God, love others, appropriate self-worthĢ. “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).ġ. "And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses." ~ Mark 11:25 7 Deadly Sins: Their Meanings and What the Bible Saysīy living out godly characteristics and growing in the fruit of the Spirit, Christians can combat the seven deadly sins in their lives. "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." ~ 1 John 1:9 But no sin is too big or too bad that God cannot forgive. No matter the sin, the eternal consequences are the same - separation from a holy God. For instance, murder has larger consequences than sinful anger. There are some sins that bear more earthly consequences than others. No sin is greater or more deadly than another ( Romans 6:23). I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.” (ESV) This passage adds a few more sins to be aware of: “Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. “There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him, haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers.” (ESV)
Perhaps Exodus, Deuteronomy, Proverbs, and Galatians are some places where the deadly sins were identified. Throughout the sweep of the Scripture, these seven specific sins are addressed. Isaiah 14:13-14 tells us pride and selfishness are related to each of the seven and are viewed as the root causes of all sin. Almost every sin can be placed in one of these seven categories. Two centuries later Pope Gregory 1, refined the inventory to seven. The history of this sin categorization began in the year 400.Įvagrius Ponticus a fourth-century monk, described eight evils to resist. Surprisingly, even though each of the seven is a sin, this list is not contained in Scripture. Many think the deadly seven are recorded in the Bible.
The seven deadly sins, as identified by Pope Gregory 1 in the late sixth century, are considered categories of sin: Sin is defined as "an offense against the religious or moral law" and a "transgression of the law of God." The biblical terminology of sin suggests that sin has three aspects: disobedience to or breach of the law, violation of relationships with people, and rebellion against God, which is the most basic concept.
As Romans 6:23 tells us, " For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." But why are particular sins known as the " Seven Deadly Sins"? Let's look at the historical and biblical context of this well-known phrase.
Users can use pride as a power source to extend their life span or as a weapon. The user is an embodiment of pride and gains power from the hubris of oneself.