I am interested to know what you think about the ranking of sins. Have you ever taken time to ponder the idea? Just for a moment take time and make a list of your ranking of sins. Number one would be the sin you personally …
Ranking Sins Gems
When this series of Gems was live at the time I was writing them it affected my readers in the way I desired. I wanted to understand the way in which Paul was shocking his readers with what he had to say in 1 Corinthians 4 and 5. I accomplished what I wanted to with this series because it shocked my readers too and made them react. Mission accomplished. I hope it does the same for you as read this series and do what I suggested my readers do while the series was live. Try it; it will be good for you.
Bible Gem 341 – Ranking Sin – The Results (1 Cor 4, 5)
Survey Results from 81 who responded Some common elements from your input: Top Bottom Murder Disunity Sexual Sin: Incest, Rape, Pedophilia, Adultery Perks on the job Kidnap, Torture, Enslavement Cheating Hate, Anger Little White Lies Rebellion, vindictiveness Inhospitality Others to add to the list: Suicide …
Bible Gem 342 – A Big Picture Look at 1 Corinthians 4 and 5
Let me ask you a simple question before we start on today’s Gem – did you look down the list in the previous Gem to find your contribution if you were one of the ones who responded? Could that have something to do with seeing …
Bible Gem 343 – Something so Shocking (1 Cor 5:1-5)
I can hardly believe the report about the sexual immorality going on among you—something that even pagans don’t do. I am told that a man in your church is living in sin with his stepmother. You are so proud of yourselves, but you should be …
Bible Gem 344 – . . . becomes Even More Shocking (1 Cor 5:6-10)
Your boasting about this is terrible. Don’t you realize that this sin is like a little yeast that spreads through the whole batch of dough? Get rid of the old “yeast” by removing this wicked person from among you. Then you will be like a …
Bible Gem 345 – and More Shocking Still (1 Cor 5:11)
I meant that you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people. 1 Corinthians …
Bible Gem 346 – Those Lists of Sins in the New Testament (1 Cor 5:11)
Mat 15:19 For from the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, all sexual immorality, theft, lying, and slander. Mar 7:21-22 For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, lustful desires, envy, slander, pride, and …
Bible Gem 347 – Setting the Record Straight (1 Cor 5:11)
There have been some of you who have responded on a number of issues: 1. Ranking sins I hope it is clear now that I don’t believe in ranking sins. The comments I have made to date have been either tongue in cheek or to …
Bible Gem 352 – Returning to the Same Issue (1 Cor 6:9-11)
Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are thieves, or greedy people, or …
Bible Gem 353 – Those Lists of Sins ONCE MORE (1 Cor 5:10-11 cf 1 Cor 6:9-11)
1 Cor 5:10-11 1 Cor 6:9-11 But I wasn’t talking about unbelievers Don’t you realize that those who do who indulge in wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? sexual sin sexual sin greedy worship idols cheat people greedy people worship idols cheat people …