Sermon On The Mount List of Sins
Teaching that even one of God’s commandments can be ignored
(Matthew 5:19)
Abandoning personal relationships out of anger, contempt, and arrogance
(Matthew 5:21-22)
Unresolved conflict (Matthew 5:23-26)
Committing adultery in your heart [mind, desires, imagination] (Matthew
5:28)
Divorce (Matthew 5:31-32)
Breaking your word / promises (Matthew 5:33-37)
Returning evil for evil, taking revenge (Matthew 5:38-42)
Hating your enemies (Matthew 5:43-45)
Doing what is right or religious for the praise of men (Matthew 6:1-6)
Unforgiveness (Matthew 6:15)
Storing up treasure on earth instead of in heaven (Matthew 6:19-21)
Anxiety, worry (Matthew 6:25-33)
Judging others but not yourself or more harshly than yourself (Matthew
7:1-5)
Failure to treat others as you want to be treated (Matthew 7:12)
Scripture List of Sins
fornication
* idolatry
immorality, impurity, sensuality
* sorcery
adultery
*
inventing evil
evil thoughts
* foolishness
effeminate (looking, acting, dressing like a
woman)
theft, swindle
homosexual
deceit, lying
murder
unloving (selfish)
volatile anger, anger, wrath
untrustworthy
revile = abusive speech
unmerciful
malice
strife, enmity (hostility)
disobedient to
parents
disputes, dissensions, factions
insolent
(rude, disrespectful)
deeds of coveting and wickedness
gossip
greed, covetous
slander
envy
jealousy
pride, boastful, arrogant
drunkard, drunkenness, carousing* hating God
The Early Church’s List of Sins – The Eight Vices
Gluttony –a lack of discipline in a common area that wars
against the general use of self-discipline, endurance, and moderation;
it models the lack of discipline as acceptable Christians behavior.
Fornication – (1) between a male and female, (2) personally
and privately, (3) in the mind and desires, (4) any form of
homosexuality.
Greed or Covetousness – (1) an unwillingness to give up
earthly treasures and possessions for the sake of living for God and
serving Christ, (2) regretting what you have given up so as to
accumulate once again, (3) longing for what others have which you do
not yet possess.
Anger – (1) intense feelings of anger – though
hidden, (2) inner agitation or feelings of frustration – kept
hidden, (3) outward bursts of temper in word and/or deed, (4) ongoing
anger, which includes an unwillingness to forgive or let go of a wrong
done.
Self-pity – concern with and unhappiness over your own
troubles, or over being hurt, or wronged – leading to
resentment, bitterness, slander, even malice.
Acedia – apathy, indifference, or laziness in regard to the
pursuit of godliness due to discouragement, despair or even depression.
Vainglory – vanity and boastfulness over some personal
performance, accomplishment, natural talent, learned skill, earned
position, possession, or clothing. Philippians 2:3 . . . Do nothing
from selfishness or empty conceit (vainglory), but with humility of
mind regard one another as more important than yourselves.
Pride – (1) Earthly pride or feeling superior in relation to
gender, ethnicity, social status, rank, position, education, acquired
skills, natural talents, possessions, fame, etc. (2) Spiritual pride or
feeling superior in relation to your religious affiliation (Protestant,
Catholic, Baptist, Redford Church, etc.), Scripture knowledge,
comparative righteousness, position in the church, length of time in
being a Christian, praise of others, etc.
Additional List of Sins
Unbelief – distrust of God in some area or way that turns you
against Him and His will so as to do your own will or protect your own
interests or provide your own security.
Racism – a form of pride – holding a derogatory
view of, unfair treatment of, speaking unkind or unwholesome things
about an ethnic group or gender other than your own.
Hoarding – be it money, property or possessions
Laziness – so as not to fulfill your duties as a child,
student, spouse, worker, citizen, or church member; lacking in
helpfulness when help should be offered and/or given
Immodesty in dress and behavior – be it men or women, young
or old
Resentment, bitterness – The state of holding strong
displeasure, anger, or hostility – provoked by a wrong or
injury experienced – in the mind as a subject of contemplation