...Sins of Commission or Omissions People sin unintentional and intentional daily. There is not one person that have not sin in their life. Does God look at one sin greater than the other one? There are many scriptures in the Bible that can help a Christian understand sin. This paper will evaluate and provided scriptures to explain the Sins of Commission or Omissions. Sin is define as doing something that is considered wrong according to religious or moral law. (Merriam-Webster, 2013) Sin happen when a person choose self over God. 1 Kings 8:46 states “For there is no one who does not sin… (The Offical King James Bible Online, 2013).” Sin of omission, commission, and perpetration are general the three distinct types of sin. However, this paper will focus on the sins of omission and commission. Sins of Commission is failure to do what one can and must do. A person knows that are doing wrong but does it any way. A person who are committing this sin is going against God knowledgeably. James 4:17 states “To him that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, unto him it is accounted as sin (The Offical King James Bible Online, 2013).” God has made commandments for us to follower however, often times we want a sample of the forbidden even when we know it is wrong. Paul stated in Colossians 3:25, “"For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality (The Offical King James Bible Online, 2013)." When a person sin they are...
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...Peterson Phil. 271 05/16/2013 Abelard’s Analysis of Sin In Abrahamic context, sin was considered as the act of violating the will of God. In this case, sin refers to anything that violates and strains ideal relationship between any individual and God. Some actions have been considered as sins and some sins are considered more serious than others. Sin is then rated in the spectrum ranging from deadly actions to minor errors in people’s lives. Peter Abelard a renowned philosopher and all time theologian analyses sin in his own distinct form and develop what could be a controversial conclusion on sin. He uses an appealing persuasion that is to some extent convincing; yet deep evaluations present a set of flaws in his reasoning that call for doubting and even disagreement. In the Christian world, the notion of living a good life is embodied in two elements: doing the right thing basing on the societies moral standards and avoiding sin according to biblical teachings and standards. Christians have conceived the essence of sin as a transgression against God and his desires or principles (Marenbon 302). Yet this notion of sin remains alienated from the human concrete lives for it to be of any use to moral direction. The issues of the right thing to do, wrong thing to do and sin have been at the center of human questioning, which has driven the human race to perpetually seek for less abstract concept of sin. This concept, which has hitherto not been reached, should present...
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...and knowing what was right and wrong and not wanting to do what was wrong. As I grew older and continued going to church on Sundays and throughout the week Christianity became more a religion of performance. Of “right vs wrong”. I was consumed with doing the right thing, which when I sinned meant either justifying my sins with “Well, that’s just something that’s hard for me to do” or “Well, I’m shy and that’s just how I am”. When I couldn’t justify my sins I was consumed with shame, but I also couldn’t let other people know that I sinned so I did my best to hide my sin from others. Which left me in constant fear, feeling tired and lonely. In high school and college my look on Christianity slowly began to change. Through a few hard events I began to ask God why he would let these things happen to me. I knew he was all-powerful and that he could stop these things. Slowly Jesus became less of the judge of right and wrong solely concerned with my performance and He became a real person whom I had no choice but to cling onto and to reveal my weaknesses to. Never once in those vulnerable times did I feel the judgement I expected to feel from God, but was surprised by His continual forgiveness and love. Jesus continued to show me that the point of the cross is that we aren’t perfect and we don’t have it all together. We are all sinners and because of the cross I don’t have to be ashamed and I don’t have to fear. Sin has no power over me. When I sin those nail pierced hands are there...
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...other animals. In this paper it is my goal to not only go deeper in the meaning of this topic but also to look at it through the eyes of Christianity. I will be touching on tough subjects such as sin and what causes sin. Along with when we do sin what are some of the consequences we face because of that sin. I also want to go into some detail about the physical characteristics of both male and female, and the relationship between both of them. Finally we have to talk about the concept of being created and whose image we were created in. In my case I know I was created in the Image of God and I will explain to you how I know each and every human to ever live was created in that exact image. If we are to study this idea of Anthropology we first need to think of the concept of where we originated from. With this being said we first need to look at the creation story. Now in Genesis 1:1 it says that “God created the heavens and the earth.” Now we have this concept that God who always was is and will forever be created this earth. God created all the plants in the ground to all the birds in the air. Everything you see, taste, touch, and feel God created. Some of you might be wondering well I am eating a piece of cake right now that my grandmother made how could God have possibly made it when I watched my Grandmother bake it herself. You then need to step back and think of all that went into the cake. In Genesis 1:11 it says The God said “Let the land produce vegetation: seed-bearing...
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..."Be Angry and Sin Not" Bible Teaching about Controlling Your Temper and Anger [pic] Anger and loss of temper are problems that all people face at times. With some the problems are habitual. Is it always sinful to be angry? What does the Bible say about anger, wrath, blowing up, and clamming up? Should we vent our feelings to "get it out of our system"? Can we control our tempers? What guidance does God's word give in overcoming the temptations of anger? All of us have problems controlling our temper at times. Some of us have habitual problems. Let us consider what the Bible says. Is all anger necessarily sinful? Can we control our tempers? What does Jesus offer to help up overcome the habit of losing our temper? [I have been benefited in this study by counseling materials written by Jay Adams.] [pic] I. The Relationship between Anger and Sin [pic] What is the problem with anger? What is the danger? A. Bible Examples of Acceptable Anger Some people assume that Christians should never show signs of a temper. If a Christian raises his voice or becomes visibly upset, some people think or act as though he violated his duty as a Christian. Consider: God is angry with sin. Psalm 7:11 - Because He is a just God, God is angry with sinners every day. Surely God's anger is not wrong. It is proper, for it is even based on His justice. Many other passages show that God is angry when people commit sin. He will punish sinners in wrath. If God is infinitely righteous...
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...Anthem starts the book by stating that Equality has done a sin. The complete novel was based off of this first line, because it shows Equality’s character and his rebellious actions. Throughout the book, Equality bases his actions off of the sin and develops a new character for himself. The sin not only describes Equality throughout the book, but also at the climax of the book and at the ending. The significance of the sin in the beginning of the book helps portray Equality's character and actions and the events of the whole book, but also Equality’s knowledge of his sins never prevents him from sinning. The sin that Equality committed in the beginning of the novel is significant, because it displays the rest of Equality’s actions. When Equality states that “there is no name”(17) to his crime from the quote, “But this is not the only sin...
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...we have our existence from God, and it is from him that we deserve punishment for doing wrong and reward for doing good.” This quote draws up two philosophical propositions, which was taken from Book two of Augustine, “On Free Choice of the Will”. St. Augustine was a Christian theologian and philosopher and was the bishop of Hippo Regius, which was in Numidia; providence in Africa ruled by the Romans. He is seen as arguably the most important Western Christianity Church Father due to his influential texts in the Patristic Era. One could agree with St. Augustine’s philosophical proposition and one could disagree with his philosophical proposition. One could agree with St. Augustine’s philosophy “For we have out existence from God, and it is from him that we deserve punishment for doing wrong and reward for doing good” by analyzing biblical texts and having strong Christian beliefs. This claim can be interpreted that in the end of one’s life God will judge them at the gates of Heaven. Those who have lived a life full of good deeds will be rewarded; while those who have lived a life full of sin and wrongdoing will be reprimanded. When St. Augustine refers to those who will be punished for living a bad life one could interpret it that he asserts that person will receive his punishment in hell. Hell is a place of torment and punishment in an afterlife for people who have committed serious sins for which God will not allow them through the golden gates of Heaven. Heaven is a common...
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...Who Should We Blame for Sin? Cransheka Emery This paper was prepared for British Literature, Instructor: Thomas Bullington. Literary Work Analyzed John Milton’s Paradise Lost That day I oft remember, when from sleep I first awak’t, and found myself repos’d Under a shade on flow’rs, much wondering where And what I was, whence thither brought, and how. Not distant far from thence a murmuring sound Of waters issu’d from a Cave and spread Into a liquid Plain, then stood unmov’d Pure as th’ expanse of Heav’n; I thither went With unexperienc’t thought, and laid me down On the green bank, to look into the clear Smooth Lake, that to me seem’d another Sky. As I bent down to look, just opposite, A Shape within the wat’ry gleam appear’d Lending to look on me, I started back, I started back, but pleas’d I soon return’d, Pleas’d it return’d as soon with answering looks Of sympathy and love; there I had fixt— Mine eyes till now, and pin’d with vain desire, Had not a voice thus warn’d me, What thou seest, What there thou seest fair Creature is thyself, With thee it came and goes; Who Should We Blame For Sin? Unexperienc’t Thought The passage surrounding Eve’s awakening does indeed raise many questions about how we form our own identity as moral creatures. From a psychological standpoint, I will attempt to interpret Eve’s “unexperienc’t thought”...
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...temptation and sins of omission, which can be tied together in some instances. Relating to the Word of God, there are sins of omission, which is not doing things that God expects us to do, and sins of commission, which are things we do that we shouldn’t be doing, like overt sins. Temptation is the act of testing the loyalty and/or disloyalty of a person in relation to God. It’s important to follow the Word of God and resist bad temptations when they come. Sins of Omission A sin of omission is failing to do something which one is able to do and/or which one ought to do when they are responsible for it. According to Millard Erickson, a sin is a “failure to let God be God and placing something or someone in God’s rightful place of supremacy” (Etzel & Guiterrez, 2012). The Word of God teaches us to help others around us, because of this, seeing someone drowning, for example, and not doing anything to help would be a sin of omission. If this were to happen, you would not be following God’s Word by not helping that person who is in need. When you follow Gods Word, it’s important to try and help people when you are able to, whether you personally help someone or you help them through an intermediary, to avoid a sin of omission. Throughout the Bible they are many different examples of different sins. James 4:17 states “so then, if we do not do the good we know we should do, we are guilty of sin”. This verse is talking about sins of omissions and how we need to do good when we know we should...
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...misconceptions surrounding the Catholic Church, and I was quite surprised to what I found. Why do Catholics pray to The Virgin Mary and Saints? I was always under the impression that Catholicism is a monotheistic religion meaning they believe in one God. So to say the least I was confused as to why they would pray to Mary and the Saints thus meaning it would have to fall into the polytheistic (many Gods or Idols) category. I was told its more of an interception of prayer. "When we are in need of prayer we ask those closest to God." Hence praying to Mary or the Saints, because they are close to God. (Woodruff, 2012). To put it in another way of thinking, think about a child who has done wrong by his/her parents. If this child favors, say the mother over the father, and knows the father would be harsher on them if they told them their wrong doings. They would then go to their mother, and tell them their troubles. That way their mother will intercede on their behalf, and go to their father and tell them of the child's wrong doings, in hopes that they will not receive has stern a punishment. In doing this, Catholics hope that a...
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...byproduct of free will, because we are free to choose between doing the right thing, that equates to good, and doing the wrong thing, equating to evil. If God didn't give us our own free will to choose right and wrong we would be like robots being controlled and told what to do. God then did give a gift that was good we as humans misused it and therefore have to suffer the consciences of the evil in this world. Now there are two types of evil in this world moral and natural. These two evils are distinct but not separate.[1] Natural sin the result of moral sin. For example, we are told to obey our mother and father and not pay in the road, but if we disobey and play in the road we are committing moral sin. Now by playing in the road you get hit by a car and become paralyzed that is natural evil. The reason you are paralyzed is because of your moral sin of disobeying. There are a couple of ways you can look at why there is evil in the world, one being the theodicy of Gottfried Leibniz. Leibniz believes that God is obligated to create the best.[2] I believe this to be a true statement for God did create the best when he created humans in his image which is perfect and created a garden that the Bible tells us had everything and was also perfect. We lost that however, when we fell into mortal sin by eating from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil and brought sin into this perfect world. A second theodicy is that of John Hicks who believed that God did not create a perfect creation...
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...and I feel sad that this is how the world thinks and appreciate our God, our Father and Friend. It’s all in defining everything, and not just seeing God’s work and taking, God’s word and believing in God for whom he is. Defining God’s Providence, all things happens according to God’s Sovereign Will, “ God is in control. Romans 8:28 “ And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose”. When one defines God’s providence it is referring to the way God governs the world. Does God really sit on His throne and dictate or rule the world? It is not surprising that there is some disagreement in the evangelical world concerning the control of God, His dealing with salvation especially as affected by Jesus and the freewill of mankind. Some theologians think that the three are in contradictory of each other. Are they really in conflict with each other’s or can all three exist in full scriptural belief without doing any injustice to the other two? When one talks about the sovereignty of God the actual word is not used in the bible but He is there throughout scripture instructing and directing. Although God is omnipotent and a lot of people constantly states that He is in control and has complete power over all that He created. In essence He can do whatever He...
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...THEOLOGICAL ESSAY: THE MAGNITUDE OF SIN THEO 202-001 Statement of Topic The analysis of biblical data provides the best understanding of the nature, source and consequences of sin. Sin is any evil action or motive that is in opposition to God. Sin has very serious consequences when it comes to relationships between the sinner and God. Sin also has severe consequences that affect the individual sinner, causing the individual to have social implications. It is evident from both the Old Testament and the New Testament descriptions of sin, that sin is universal. Both testaments describe the extent and intensiveness of sin. Obtaining a contemporary view of the magnitude of sin incorporates a biblical perspective and the best elements of traditional view. Philosophical Foundation or Presupposition When studying the doctrine of sin, one should examine the material through a biblical view. If someone does not believe in the bible, explaining sin may sound like nonsense. Holding a certain philosophical viewpoint can cause tension when theologically analyzing in this area. Specifically, secular psychology clashes with the idea of sin. Psychology often teaches individuals to blame others for their failures in life. They teach that pressure from society, spouses, parents, and environments are the reason for life difficulties. Sure, other people can contribute to our errors and tempt us, or mistreat up, but they are not the cause of the issue itself. No matter how other people...
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...CHAPTER 8 The Origin Of Sin--Part 1 We live in a world that is filled with evil and wrong. Are the daily newspapers filled only with nice stories about people loving and helping each other? Does the news on television show a world in which everything is happy and peaceful? We live in a world that has a very real need for policemen, soldiers, judges, and prisons. Every car is equipped with locks on the doors. Homes are built so that doors and windows can be locked. All the evidence points to the unmistakable fact that we live in a world that has been spoiled and polluted and defiled by SIN. Where and when did sin ORIGINATE (see Chapter 1 for the meaning of the words "origin" and "originate")? Where did sin first begin? When did sin first begin? When did sin first begin on planet earth? Who was the first sinner? Was there ever a time when there was no sin? Today God’s sinful creatures (men and angels) are at war with God. They rebel against God, disobey God, dishonor God, and turn aside from God’s ways. Was there ever a time when God’s creatures were in perfect HARMONY with God, and, enjoying perfect FELLOWSHIP with Him? How did sin first originate? Where did it all begin? Complete the following sentence by circling the correct answer: SIN FIRST BEGAN . . . a. With Eve who ate the forbidden fruit. b. With Adam who ate the forbidden fruit. c. With Satan who deceived Eve in the garden of Eden. d. With Cain, who murdered his brother Abel. The correct answer...
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...ENG4U1a More Sinned Against Sin is something that everybody does, no matter how hard it is. “King Lear” by William Shakespeare the play shows how the character chooses to sin, and even sin against the ones they mortally should not sin against. King Lear proclaims that he is “I am a man more sinned against than sinning.” However it seems that does not only suit him, in the play. Many characters in “King Lear” have out done each other in sinning, because of people deceiving one another causing them to see the truth the result for this only ends in suffering. In relation to blindness, decisions and betrayal the result of being mores sinned against lies in the favour of one character Gloucester and Lear have very similar roles in the play, they reflect each other in many different ways. Mistakes were made by both, one more greatly than the other. Gloucester’s first mistake in the play was his trust in Edmund when he discovered the letter to what seems to be his “evil son” Edgar’s plot against him. .Without any further knowledge in this situation and the letter he right away believes that Edmund is being honest and believes the worst in his son Edgar who is actually legitimate, and this causes him to be sinned against. Lear’s mistake was because if his own pride, which is not the first, time his own flaws has come in the way. Lear is blinded from the truth and because of that he exclaims “Let it be so; thy truth then be thy dower; For by the sacred radiance of the sun....
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