These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
The verse opens a list of six, indeed seven, actions that the Lord hates and regards as an abomination. The warning covers evil speaking, tale-bearing, suspecting others of evil, and spreading dissension and strife. Those who practice these sins share a condemnatory spirit and stand under God's displeasure. This course does deadly harm to the one who speaks and leaves the tale-bearer without true happiness.
Evil speaking, alienation, dissension, and sowing discord among church members are serious wrongs that must be confessed to God and the church before prayer is offered for the sick. Those guilty should humble themselves with fasting and prayer, seeking God's forgiveness for unfaithfulness and neglected duties.
The verse opens a list of six, indeed seven, actions that the Lord hates and regards as an abomination. The warning covers evil speaking, tale-bearing, suspecting others of evil, and spreading dissension and strife. Those who practice these sins share a condemnatory spirit and stand under God's displeasure. This course does deadly harm to the one who speaks and leaves the tale-bearer without true happiness.
Evil speaking, alienation, dissension, and sowing discord among church members are serious wrongs that must be confessed to God and the church before prayer is offered for the sick. Those guilty should humble themselves with fasting and prayer, seeking God's forgiveness for unfaithfulness and neglected duties.