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The Seven Deadly Sins
Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. Introduction To The 7 Deadly Sins
Contributed on Mar 5, 2008
We get to know the ancient list of seven dealy sins and begin to combat them.
The Michael Vick saga reminds all of us of the human problem of sin. Gambling, which is at the base of dog-fighting might be defined as greed. Vick originally lied to Atlanta Falcons owner, Arthur Blank about his involvement, because one may suggest that in his pride, at that time he wanted ...read more
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2. Pride The First Sin.
Contributed on Mar 5, 2008
All other sins usually come from this first sin of Pride.
The legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi was known to be a rather prideful man. He also became accustomed to fans seeking his autograph. One day while eating at a restaurant, he spotted a kid approaching his table. Lombardi grabbed a menu and quickly scribbled his name. When the ...read more
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3. Anger Destroys A Heart
Contributed on Mar 5, 2008
Anger festers inside a man to dull his spirit.
1500 years ago Pope Gregory the Great took a list of seven sins and listed them in a Church catechism. He had reduced the number of deadly sins from 8 to 7 when he listed them in the church’s teaching. The 8th sin that was dropped from the list was the sin of people who sing bad solo’s in ...read more
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4. Gluttony
Contributed on Mar 5, 2008
Excess is our problem.
A familiar scene for us in scripture came early in Jesus’ ministry when a teacher of the law came to talk with Jesus by night. No one would see. And in that conversation Jesus said this to teacher, this man, you must be born again. There is to be a renewal, a change in each of us. I saw a ...read more
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5. Sloth.
Contributed on Mar 5, 2008
Laziness is a core issue for most of us.
We started a few weeks talking about what is called “the 7 deadly sins”. An ancient list of core sins that are appetizing to all people everywhere. It was constructed by early Church leaders in the sixth century. Great Christians over the ages have recognized that these particular sins can ...read more