



Failure to acknowledge sin is deliberate betrayal and disloyalty To God, betrayal is the most devastating loss a person can experience.1John 3:4: The one who practices sin is of the devil. If people call themselves Christian, they are required to follow Christ and live as He did..1 John 2:6 He kept The Sabbath, God's food laws, God's appointed times, and all the commandments. This also is a Deliberate betrayal by living your lives opposite to Christ whom you claim to love.
1 John 3:4: The one who practices sin is of the devil
“Sin is the transgression of the law that separates the sinner from God.
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Sin is what happens when you violate God's law;
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Transgression is the actual act of violating the law
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Iniquity is a wicked act and immoral conduct or practice. when you've engaged in sin by transgressing God's law
1 John 3:9 No one born of God makes a practice of sinning, for God's seed abides in him, and he cannot keep on sinning because he has been born of God.
Key examples of betraying God:
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Ignoring God's laws and choosing to practice sin: Engaging in actions considered morally wrong according to Scripture.
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Hypocrisy: Presenting oneself as devout Christian while acting contrary to one's beliefs.
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Putting worldly things first: Prioritizing material possessions, career success, or personal pleasure above spiritual growth.
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Not actively practicing faith: Failing to regularly pray, study scripture, or observe the Sabbath.
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Misinterpreting scripture: Twisting the meaning of religious texts to suit personal desires.
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Failing to stand up for what is right: Not speaking out against injustice or immoral behavior when appropriate.
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Lack of compassion and love: Not showing kindness and generosity towards others, which is a core tenet of most faiths.
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Building "kingdoms" outside of God: Focusing on creating personal power or status rather than serving a higher purpose.