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Sermonette by Martin G. Collins

The concept of abominations carries significant weight, reflecting actions and attitudes that provoke great disgust and hatred in the eyes of God. An abomination, as understood through various definitions, encompasses anything hateful and disgusting, synonymous with loathing, abhorrence, and repugnance. Biblically, it often relates to heathen gods, idolatry, and pagan practices, marking them as detestable. In the Old Covenant, several Hebrew words translate to abomination, each with nuanced meanings. The word "shiqquts," used about 36 times, often means to be abominable, associated with uncleanness and idolatry, including things not to be touched, eaten, or worshipped. Another prevalent term, "toebah," appearing over 123 times, signifies doing abominably, especially in practices linked to idolatry, such as child sacrifice. God's Word identifies numerous actions as abominations to Him, including idolatry, uncleanness, unjust weights and measures, incest, adultery, homosexuality, sodomy, lying, stealing, offerings to other gods, child sacrifice, sorcery, hiring a prostitute, eating unclean meat, and even pride. In the New Testament, the Greek word "pdelugma," derived from a root meaning to stink, translates to abomination or abominable, used eight times. It conveys loathsomeness and disgust, particularly tied to idolatry and hypocrisy, which is seen as another form of idolatry by presenting a false self. Abomination's constant association with idolatry reveals that pride and what is highly esteemed among men constitute idolatry in the human heart. Anything placed before God, be it self, possessions, or status, becomes an idol and thus an abomination to Him. Ultimately, those who commit abominations as a way of life are deemed abominable, facing severe consequences as outlined in Scripture. This persistent behavior marks a profound departure from God's will, highlighting the gravity of such actions and attitudes.

What Is an Abomination?

Bible Study by Martin G. Collins

An abomination, as defined biblically, is something that excites disgust and hatred, often tied to idolatry, heathen gods, and various pagan practices. God calls numerous objects and actions abominations, reflecting His greatest disdain for things that are morally disgusting, spiritually dangerous, or repulsive. In the Old Testament, the primary Hebrew word for abomination, to'ebah, used 117 times, describes something or someone as dangerous and sinister, frequently connected to idolatry and its practices. Other Hebrew words like sheqets, used for detestable or unclean things, and piggul, relating to impurity, also convey God's revulsion toward such acts or objects. While abominations are consistently associated with idolatry, God's Word reveals that many other human actions are abominable, including uncleanness, unjust weights and measures, incest, adultery, homosexuality, sodomy, lying, stealing, offerings to pagan gods, child sacrifice, sorcery, the hire of a prostitute, and eating unclean meat. Pride itself is deemed abominable, as it constitutes idolatry in the human heart. Anything placed before God is an abomination, and all sin falls into this category, though some sins suggest a greater degree of depravity and rebellion. In the New Testament, the Greek word bdelygma, meaning something reprehensible or detestable, often refers to forms of idolatry. Christ declares to the Pharisees that what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God, emphasizing that anything valued more than Him becomes an idol. People themselves can be abominable when living a sinful life, as their hypocrisy and disobedience render them loathsome and detestable. The seriousness of being abominable is underscored in Revelation, where the abominable—those who sin, especially through idolatry—face the lake of fire rather than salvation. Abominations represent a rejection of God's way of life and an acceptance of satan's influence. They encompass anything prioritized over God or any detestable act, thought, or word against others, creating a stench in the nostrils of God.

Guard Against Being an Abomination to God

Sermon by Kim Myers

We are living in a country where things that are an abomination to God are increasing daily, especially in the Israelitish nations. To God, an abomination is something greatly disliked, something He loathes, detests, and finds vile, shameful, and disgusting. God hates the actions we take that are abominations to Him. Idolatry is an abomination to God, defined as the worship of someone or something other than Him, including devotion to jobs, money, mates, children, hobbies, or homes—anything that comes between us and God, His laws, His statutes, and His judgments. Even we can become idols to ourselves, as seen during the Covid pandemic when some of God's people did not assemble for Sabbath services or keep Passover, prioritizing their health over God's laws, thus becoming an abomination to Him. False weights and measures are also an abomination to God, representing dishonesty and cheating others. This applies to us when we fail to give an honest day's work for our wages, cheating our employers and falling into this category of uncleanliness. Pornography is an abomination to God, leading to grave sins within families such as rape, molestation, and incest. Sodomy, defined as sexual relations with the same sex or with an animal, and incest, sexual relations between closely related persons forbidden by law, are also abominations under the category of uncleanliness. Additionally, having sexual relations with a wife during her menstrual cycle is considered unclean and an abomination to God. Sacrificing children, as ancient Israel did to Molech, is an abomination to God. Today, abortion is seen as sacrificing children for convenience, a practice widespread in Israelitish countries and detestable to Him. Sorcery and necromancy are abominations to God. Sorcery involves the use of evil supernatural power over people, while necromancy is divination through communication with the spirits of the dead, both actions deeply offensive to Him. God also hates a proud look, characterized by haughtiness and a feeling of being better than others. A lying tongue is an abomination, prevalent in our culture through constant deception by government and media. Hands that shed innocent blood, or murder, are detestable to God, as even hatred is seen as akin to murder. A heart that devises wicked plans, feet swift in running to evil, a false witness who speaks lies, and one who sows discord among brethren are all abominations to God, causing division and conflict among His people. These abominations are widespread in the world and spill over into God's church. It is easy for us to get caught up in these things, often without realizing that our actions are an abomination to God. We must guard our minds at all times against these detestable practices.

A Simple Proposition

CGG Weekly by Ryan McClure

The Bible contains several reasons why the practice of homosexuality in any form is unlawful and wrong. Simply put, it is sin, and sin is the breaking of God's law.

Humanism Dominates

Commentary by John W. Ritenbaugh (1932-2023)

The secular humanists, infiltrating education, entertainment, and government, have undermined the virtue and sullied the purity of America.

As In the Days of Lot

'Prophecy Watch' by Earl L. Henn

Jesus says the end times will be like the days of Lot in Sodom, meaning that rampant homosexuality is a sign of the end. This worldwide trend is upon us.

The Will of the People

CGG Weekly by David C. Grabbe

Does the public truly care about this death knell—the fact that a civilization cannot survive if the basic building block, the family, is destroyed?

Would Jesus Approve of Same-Sex Marriage?

CGG Weekly by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The absence of any outright scriptural condemnation of homosexuality from the lips of Jesus has been a mainstay of so-called Christian, pro-gay rhetoric.

Urgency to Get Closer to God

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Kim Myers

The time when the offspring of Jacob are going to pay the piper is rapidly closing in. We must cultivate a sense of urgency in our relationship with God.

Right? Wrong?

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

A look at medicine, politics and religion shows that America has lost its moral and ethical foundation, unable to distinguish between right and wrong.

Hollywood Propaganda: The Insidious LGBT Agenda (Part Three)

Commentary by David F. Maas

The Disney company was an American cultural icon which formerly was synonymous with wholesomeness and family values. Now it advances perversion and immorality.

The Torment Of The Godly

Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)

Both Lot and Ezekiel were tormented by the abominations, sins, and defilement taking place within their culture, polluted with idolatry and paganism.

The Writing of Prostitutes

'Prophecy Watch' by Martin G. Collins

What is pornography? Is nudity wrong? Discover the attitudes behind pornography and why Christians must strive for purity.

Homosexual Marriage?

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Homosexuality is not a lifestyle, but a sin directly against God, flouting God's creation of male and female, and perverting the natural use of the human body.

Zeal

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Jesus warns that our zeal must exceed that of the Pharisees. Zeal involves earnestness in advancing a cause, diligence, and plowing ahead with great fervor.

Hands That Shed Innocent Blood

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Post-abortion mothers experience guilt, anxiety, sexual dysfunction, and even suicide. The mental health of the immediate and extended family also degenerates.

Whoever Loves and Practices a Lie

Sermon by Charles Whitaker

In Revelation 21:8, Christ lists three spiritual conditions and four behaviors, all of which He links to deceit and which will lead to the Lake of Fire.

The Torment of the Godly (Part One)

'Prophecy Watch' by Charles Whitaker

God's prophets have a difficult job. Seeing the world through God's eyes, they are tormented by the rising tide of sin and the coming destruction.

Halloween

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

True Christians do not celebrate Halloween. It is pagan in origin and practice and will destroy one's relationship with God. Light and darkness cannot mix.

Sin And Overcoming (Part 1): If Anyone Sins!

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

We are obligated to uphold a higher standard of morality, responsible for the letter and spirit of the law, as well as the prompts of our consciences.

The Commandments (Part Two)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

Idolatry constitutes the fountainhead from which all other sins flow, all of which amplify obsessive self-centeredness and self-indulgence.

Assassination of Character

Sermonette by Ronny H. Graham

Assassinations have occurred frequently. There is an extremely dangerous kind of assassination—namely, character assassination through murmuring and gossip.