These six things the Lord hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren. Proverbs 6:16-19
Hate: enemy, foe, be hateful odious, utterly
Abomination: something disgusting (morally), an abhorrence
Proud look: arrogance
Lying tougue: falsehood, babbler, evil speaker
Innocent: free from guilt, clean
Blood: shed with injustice & cruelty
Heart: thinking, reflection
Devises: as one who works in, practices
Wicked: thoughts of trouble
Plans: device, purpose
Swift running: run even faster
Evil: injury, wrong, harm
False witness: injurious falsehood, in testimony in court
Speaks: breathe out, utter
Lies: deceptive thing
Discord: strife
Among: verbs of dividing
Brethren: kindred
Pride vs Humility
The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, And before honor is humility. Proverbs 15:33
Lie vs Truth
‘You shall not steal, nor deal falsely, nor lie to one another. Leviticus 19:11
Murder vs Life
Keep yourself far from a false matter; do not kill the innocent and righteous. For I will not justify the wicked. Exodus 23:7
Scheming vs God's plan
Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him; Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way, Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass. Psalm 37:7
Quick to Evil vs Quick to Truth
So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath. James 1:19
Strife vs Peace
The law of truth was in his mouth, and injustice was not found on his lips. He walked with Me in peace and equity, and turned many away from iniquity. Malachi 2:6
Dissimilitude. Unlikeness. Difference. Dissimilarity.
There is no question as to what God hates. For as a Holy God all sin is abhorrence to Him. The list of these items covers the entire person. Mind. Mouth. Heart. Hands. Feet.
Dissimilitude. When my heart is permeated with a deep sense of reverence for God (Acts 9:31 MSG), then I'll hate the same things God hates. I will want remove myself far from those that are living a lifestyle that is dishonoring and hateful to God.
Dissimilitude. It requires commitment to God and His holy standard. It requires wisdom and the desire to put that wisdom into practice. Remember there are no "white lies". There is to be no compromise. It's a total and complete act of distancing oneself from sin. Dissimilitude.
Can others see the godly difference in me?
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