Preview: This is the second part of a two-part lesson of the same name.
Scripture Reading: Jeremiah 8:5-13.
Memory Verse: Jeremiah 8:22.
1. Discuss the sins and punishment of God’s people as recorded in the foregoing Scripture Reading and Memory Verse.
Note: Abominable means: Horrible, loathsome, unpleasing, and revolting.
2. Consider some of the abominations that might be in the Church and not be recognized as being abominable:
A. Dishonest measure or weight: Micah 6:10-11, Proverbs 11:1 & Proverbs 20:10.
a. Is there any excuse for dishonesty? Psalm 101:7, Proverbs 12:20, Proverbs 13:5, Proverbs 20:11-12, Proverbs 19:9 & Revelation 21:27.
B. A froward (willful and contrary) nature: Proverbs 3:32 & Proverbs 11:20.
C. Lying lips: Proverbs 12:19-20 & Proverbs 12:22.
a. Would this include “white lies”? Proverbs 8:7-8.
Note: In God’s eyes, any untruth is a lie.
b. What happens to all liars? Revelation 21:8.
D. What about the proud in heart? Proverbs 16:5 & Proverbs 6:16-19.
Note: Proud means: Thinking too well of oneself; haughty or arrogant.
E. What of those who justify the wicked or condemn the just? Proverbs 17:15.
F. What is the very thought of foolishness called? Proverbs 24:9.
G. What about the unjust? Proverbs 29:27.
Note: Unjust means to be in opposition to what is morally right.
H. What is said of those who seek to deceive by impersonating the opposite sex? Deuteronomy 22:5.
I. How does God regard divorce in the Church? Malachi 2:13-17 & Matthew 19:3-8.
3. What is the final judgment of the abominable? Revelation 21:1-2, Revelation 21:27 & Revelation 22:15.
Note: So many things that were once regarded as sin are now accepted by many who call themselves Christians. Let us remember God has not changed. If it was wrong for Israel, it is still wrong.
Other Lessons* in this series:
Abominations Among God's People: Part 1 of 2
Abominations Among God's People: Part 2 of 2
*Lessons in a series may not necessarily be in the same category.