Do You Know what is an Abomination to God?

What Have You Overlooked?

I’ve been a Christian for a long time and been reading the Bible pretty much since I could read.  Have you ever knew of a word and had a good idea what it meant, but you never really delved into it.   I have many of those words and the word I’m going to talk about today is, “Abomination”.  I’ve known for a long time if something is an abomination it’s not good.  I’ve read the word abomination in the Bible many times and when taken in context it’s really not good.  But I never took the time to really delve into this word and how it used to paint a picture in our minds how God may feel and/or think about certain things.

Abomination???

The reason I want to really identify the meaning of this word is because of conversations I’ve been involved in and people truly believe that they are good people.  Don’t get me wrong here, when I refer to “good people” they think they are on their way to Heaven someday because they a “good”.  It reminds me of Hosea 4:6 where God says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for me; because you have forgotten the law of your God, I will also forget your children”. However, those "good" people don't know Jesus and He doesn't know them. They have never repented of their sins and asked Jesus into their life. What they don't realize is that non of us, meaning nobody, is good enough to enter the gates of heaven without Jesus. He is the only way and He took the punishment for our sins. We only need to acknowledge that He died the cross and rose three days later and repent of our sins.

What is Your Relationship Like?

Many people, unfortunately don’t have a relationship with God, they don’t know Jesus, and they are not baptized by Holy Spirit.  Hence they also don’t know promises God has given us, they don’t know the commandments we have been given and in general they have a worldly view.  

The Wrath of God, Really?

On the other hand, there are the Christians that believe since we have a loving God they don’t have to worry about His wrath so they don’t give it a second thought.  For these people I want to remind them of a few verses and let them self reflect on how they relate to what God’s Word has to say.  Take a look at Hebrews 13:8, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever.  Or, how about Isaiah 40:8, “The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever”.   The next few verses that come to mind at Matthew 5:17-19,  “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill.  For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.  Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven”.

This is New Testament Time...

I’ve heard things are more lax now that we are in the New Testament time.  That we are saved by God’s grace and are no longer under the law.  I agree, we are saved through our faith and God’s grace but I would like to refer you back to God is the same yesterday, today and forever.  In addition , Paul said it well in Romans 6:1-2, “What shall we say then?  Shall we continue in sun that grace May abound?  Certainly not!  How shall e who died to sin live any in it”?  God wants a relationship with you, He loves you and He desires your love.  He gave you free will because He wants you to choose to love Him.   At the same time, it’s easy to use our free will to glorify ourselves and then thank God for being able to that.  However, were are not out on this earth to glorify ourselves but to glorify God.  

Back to abomination

It’s important to know what is an abomination to God.  If these abominations happen to be part of your life, it would be wise to evaluate life, talk to God and ask for guidance, repent if necessary and continue to become the man or woman God created you to be.

Below are a few definitions of abomination and a list of verses that tell us what God views as an abomination:

Greek/Hebrew definition of Abomination: 

Something morally disgusting

1828 Webster’s Dictionary definition of: 

ABOMINA'TION, noun

1. Extreme hatred; detestation.

2. The object of detestation, a common signification in scripture.  The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord. Proverbs 15:8.

3. Hence, defilement, pollution, in a physical sense, or evil doctrines and practices, which are moral defilements, idols and idolatry, are called abominations. The Jews were an abomination to the Egyptians; and the sacred animals of the Egyptians were an abomination to the Jews. The Roman army is called the abomination of desolation. Matthew 24:15. In short, whatever is an object of extreme hatred, is called an abomination.

Abominations, To God Verse Concepts

Proverbs 11:20

The perverse in heart are an abomination to the Lord,

But the blameless in their walk are His delight.

Proverbs 11:1

A false balance is an abomination to the Lord,

But a just weight is His delight.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination,

How much more when he brings it with evil intent!

Proverbs 15:26

Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord,

But pleasant words are pure.

Proverbs 17:15

He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the righteous,

Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord.

Proverbs 6:17

Haughty eyes, a lying tongue,

And hands that shed innocent blood,

Proverbs 12:22

Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord,

But those who deal faithfully are His delight.

Proverbs 6:18

A heart that devises wicked plans,

Feet that run rapidly to evil,

Proverbs 6:19

A false witness who utters lies,

And one who spreads strife among brothers.

Deuteronomy 7:25

The graven images of their gods you are to burn with fire; you shall not covet the silver or the gold that is on them, nor take it for yourselves, or you will be snared by it, for it is an abomination to the Lord your God.

Proverbs 3:32

For the devious are an abomination to the Lord;

But He is intimate with the upright.

Proverbs 6:16

There are six things which the Lord hates,

Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:

Proverbs 16:5

Everyone who is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Assuredly, he will not be unpunished.

Proverbs 24:9

Verse Concepts

The devising of folly is sin, And the scoffer is an abomination to men.

Proverbs 28:9

He who turns away his ear from listening to the law, Even his prayer is an abomination.

Isaiah 1:13

“Bring your worthless offerings no longer,

Incense is an abomination to Me.

New moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies—

I cannot endure iniquity and the solemn assembly.

Micah 6:10

“Is there yet a man in the wicked house,

Along with treasures of wickedness And a short measure that is cursed?

Luke 16:15

And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts; for that which is highly esteemed among men is detestable in the sight of God.

Deuteronomy 12:31

You shall not behave thus toward the Lord your God, for every abominable act which the Lord hates they have done for their gods; for they even burn their sons and daughters in the fire to their gods.

Deuteronomy 17:1

“You shall not sacrifice to the Lord your God an ox or a sheep which has a blemish or any defect, for that is a detestable thing to the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 18:12

For whoever does these things is detestable to the Lord; and because of these detestable things the Lord your God will drive them out before you.

Deuteronomy 22:5

“A woman shall not wear man’s clothing, nor shall a man put on a woman’s clothing; for whoever does these things is an abomination to the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 23:18

You shall not bring the hire of a harlot or the wages of a dog into the house of the Lord your God for any votive offering, for both of these are an abomination to the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 25:16

For everyone who does these things, everyone who acts unjustly is an abomination to the Lord your God.

Deuteronomy 27:15

‘Cursed is the man who makes an idol or a molten image, an abomination to the Lord, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and sets it up in secret.’ And all the people shall answer and say, ‘Amen.’

Proverbs 15:9

The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord,

But He loves one who pursues righteousness.

Proverbs 20:10

Differing weights and differing measures,

Both of them are abominable to the Lord.

Proverbs 20:23

Differing weights are an abomination to the Lord,

And a false scale is not good.

If you made it thus far, remember, this article is for self reflection.  After all, it’s your relationship with God not anybody else’s. 

May You Always Walk in the TRUTH!