These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Proverbs 6:16-19 KJV
One of the most difficult truths for people to accept is that God not only loves but also hates. He hates sin. Here, sins are listed which are an abomination to Him. It is a list of seven deadly sins. These are not the only ones which God hates, many others are mentioned throughout the Bible, these serve as a summary. Rather than re-list them notice three things: (1) sin involves every part of a person- eyes, tongue, hands, heart, feet, and mouth. (2) God looks at every kind of sin as abomination- sins of thought or heart, word and deed. (3) Perhaps the most striking thing is we find ourselves in this list. When we condemn others it is helpful to remember there are abominations in our own lives as well.
Lord, while it is comforting to know You hate sin, it is discomforting to know You hate sins present in me. Protect me from the sins that I seem to be more susceptible to, sins of the heart, mind, eyes, and mouth.
