SEVEN THINGS THAT THE LORD GOD DOES NOT LIKE

Proclamation:

“There are six things The Lord hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies, and a person who stirs up conflict in the community.”  Proverbs 6:16-19 (NIV)

Explanation:

This proverb, like all of the other proverbs, was written by King Solomon under the influence of The Holy Spirit of God.  This sixth proverb addresses good business principles, (Proverbs 6:1-5) laziness, (Proverbs 6:6-11) troublemakers, (Proverbs 6:12-15) and it repeats the warning against adultery. (Proverbs 6:20-35)  It also list the seven things which The Lord God does not like. (Proverbs 6:16-19)

Application:

There are a number of things which The Lord God hates.  He hates any idol or image which takes His place in our hearts. (Deuteronomy 16:22)  He also hates wickedness. (Psalm 45:7)  There are also things which are an abomination to The Lord including a forward heart, (Proverbs 11:20) lying lips, (Proverbs 12:22) the sacrifices of the wicked, (Proverbs 15:8) the thoughts of the wicked, (Proverbs 15:26) a proud heart, (Proverbs 16:5) and he that justifies the wicked and condemns the just. (Proverbs 17:15)  These are in addition to the seven things mentioned here: a proud look, a liar, killing innocent people, those who devise wicked schemes, those who enjoy evil, false witnesses, and those who sow discord among the people.  The Bible shows us our sinful ways, then it is up to us to confess our sin and ask to be forgiven.  If you cannot find your sin in this list, read Romans 1:18-32 which list the sins of the worldly man and Romans 2:1-29 which list the sins of the righteous.  These were presented not for us to find fault with others, but for us to identify the faults within ourselves.

IMMORAL AND WICKED PEOPLE BEHAVE AS IF THERE IS NO GOD

Proclamation:

“The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’  They are corrupt, and their ways are vile; there is no one who does good.”  Psalm 53:1 (NIV)

Explanation:

These words were written by King David under the influence of the Holy Spirit of God.  David states that non-believers feel that there is no God to punish or the exact revenge on the wicked.  They have corrupted their ways like the people had done in the days of Noah before the great flood. (Genesis 6:12)  They have done things which The Lord God hates and that makes them abominable in His sight.  For some unknown reason these words are repeated almost verbatim from the fourteenth psalm.  Most of The Bible scholars believe that “the fool” David is referring to is a group of people who are immoral, wicked and void of spiritual understanding.  Their deeds and conversations are vile and impure and in their hearts they despise the people of God and righteousness in general.  They treat the righteous with cruelty and persecute them. (Psalm 14:4 and 53:4)  But The Lord will come to the aid of His people and He will restore them. (Psalm 14:6-7 and 53:6)

Application:

Human beings are basically sinful by nature.  Before we condemn “the fool” that David is referring to, let us remember that all of us are sinners. (Romans 3:23)  None of us are righteous on our own, (Romans 3:10) it was imputed to us and not earned by us. (Romans 4:24 and James 2:23)  Before we accepted Christ as our personal Savior, we exhibited or thought about some of these same sinful behaviors.  Thinking sinful thoughts is the same as committing the sin. (Proverbs 23:7)  Judge not, least you be judged. (Luke 6:37)  Rather, we should pray for those who don’t know The Lord God, or who don’t believe in Him.  Let us thank God for helping us and rejoice in His presence, protection, and power.  When we think of that foolish person, remember, there but for the grace of God go you and I.

Don't Do That Which God Hates

"There are six things The LORD hates, seven that are detestable to Him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs up dissension among brothers."  Proverbs 6:16-19 (NIV)

In this proverb of King Solomon, the wisest man to ever live, (1 Kings 4:30 and 1 Chronicles 1:12), he told the people of God that there were seven things which were an abomination to The Lord that they should not do.

There are a number of things which The Lord God hates. (Deuteronomy 12:31)  This list of seven things which are an abomination to The Lord is not exhaustive.  The Lord God also hates graven images (Deuteronomy 7:25), a perverse person (Proverbs 3:32), a false balance (Proverbs 11:1), and the thoughts of the wicked (Proverbs 15:26).  As believers we are to do the things which are pleasing to The Lord.  Those who love The Lord will keep His commandments. (John 14:15 and 14:24)  If we say that we know The Lord and do not keep His commandments, then we are liars. (1 John 2:4)  Let us obey The Lord God and let our words and actions please Him.  Let us not do the things which are an abomination to Him.