Bible Verse of The Day – 9-9-21

Part 3

1 Corinthians 6:9 (NKJV) 9 Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites…

We need to keep in mind that this list of sins is representative, not exhaustive.

It is meant to name the most common moral sins that people involve themselves in, which should also give us food for thought when it comes to recognizing other sins that may be similar or may fall into the same category of being unacceptable in God’s sight.

These sins would characterize the unsaved. Thus, by recognizing this fact, Christians should also recognize that they are not behaviors that we should be participating in.

Fornicators; Fornication is generally defined as consensual sexual relations between two people not married to each other.

For the purpose of the scripture above, fornicators would be all who indulge in sexual immorality in general.

This theme runs throughout scripture, but is actually spoken of more directly in the New Testament when it relates to individuals.

In the Old Testament, it is used when referring to the nation of Israel, who constantly prostituted itself to false gods, shunning God even after He rescued them from slavery in Egypt.

Jesus Himself addressed fornication, confirming that it is not acceptable behavior, and solidifying the stance that Paul took in his writings (Matthew 15:19, Mark 7:21).

Idolaters; One who worships a false god or follows a false religious system.

Idol worship could be an extensive study in itself. Over the centuries, there have been too many false gods and idols worshipped to count. And false religions come and go by the thousands.

The takeaway from this is that we need to keep our focus on God, through the Son, allowing the Holy Spirit to lead and guide us.

Jesus called the Holy Spirit the Helper, stating that He would teach us all things.

If we follow His leading, we can’t be steered wrong or led into the worship of false gods. And false religions will stick out like a sore thumb if we watch and listen for the Holy Spirit’s leading and guidance.

Please join us again tomorrow as we continue to dig in to these topics.

Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie

Seven Seas Ministries
P.O. Box 272
Bradford, RI 02808

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