Romans 1:29-32
The Sinful Nature of Sinners
Today, March 7th, 2023, let us together, in the grace of God, rejoice and reflect on the Word of God in Romans 1:29-32
29 having been filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, iniquity, covetousness, malice, being full of envy, murder, quarrels, deceit, evil habits, becoming whisperers,
30 slanderers, God-haters, insolent, proud, braggarts, devisers of evil things, disobedient to parents,
31 without discernment, covenant breakers, without natural affection, unforgiving, unmerciful,
32 who knowing the righteous order of God, that those practicing such things are worthy of death, not only do them, but also approve those practicing them.
[Literal Translation of the Holy Bible]
Suggested Questions:
1. Genesis 1:31 states that after completing the creation of all things, God saw that everything he had made was very good. So why do humans have a sinful nature?
2. What are the common traits of all sins?
3. Why do humans know that they have sinned?
4. Why do humans know that sinning is not right or good, but still continue to sin?
5. Give an example of humans enjoying committing sins together.
6. What does the phrase “worthy of death” mean in verse 32?
Suggested Applications:
1. Are there any sins mentioned in the above Bible passage that you have not committed before?
2. Are there any sins mentioned in the above Bible passage that you still struggle with? If so, what do you need to do about it?
3. Are bad habits and negative character traits, such as being rude, quick to anger, speaking without kindness, or speaking in a way that is not beneficial considered sins? Do you have any bad habits or negative character traits? Write them down on a piece of paper, read them out loud, and pray to God to remove them from you.