What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! I did not know sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness except the law said, "You shall not covet." Truth to Learn The Law reveals our sinfulness to us. Behind the Words The...
Romans 1:29 – Stuffed With Sin
being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, Truth to Learn When we reject God we are filled with all kinds of sin. Behind the Words “being filled with.” (plēroō) – to fill-up completely. The sense is...
2 Peter 2:3 – Snake Oil Preaching
And by covetousness, with deceitful words they will use you for gain, whose judgment from long ago is not idle, and their destruction does not sleep Truth to Learn Not every message delivered from the pulpit comes from God. Behind the Words The word translated “covetousness” is the Greek...
1 Thessalonians 2:5 – No Deceptive Practices
For neither at any time did we come with flattering words, as you know, nor with a pretense of covetousness—God is witness. Truth to Learn Christians don’t need to be deceptive to deliver the truth. Behind the Words The words “at any time” are from pote, which means “at...
Ephesians 5:3 – Do What Fits
But fornication and all uncleanness or covetousness, let it not even be named among you, as is fitting for saints; Truth to Learn We are saints, so we need to learn to live like saints. Behind the Words The word “fornication” is translated from the Greek word porneia. This word...
Romans 7:7 – The Revealing Law
Romans 7:7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? Certainly not! On the contrary, I would not have known sin except through the law. For I would not have known covetousness unless the law had said, "You shall not covet." Truth to Learn The Law reveals our sinfulness...
Romans 1:29 – Stuffed With Sin
Romans 1:29 being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, Truth to Learn When we reject God we are filled with all kinds of sin. Behind the Words “being filled with.” (plēroō) – to fill-up completely. The sense...