For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you abstain from sexual immorality; that each one of you know how to control his own body in holiness and honor, not in the passion of lust like the Gentiles who do not know God; that no one transgress and wrong his brother in this matter, because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as we told you beforehand and solemnly warned you. For God has not called us for impurity but in holiness. Therefore whoever disregards this, disregards not man but God, who gives his Holy Spirit to you.
There are many passages throughout Paul's letters which detail the various behaviors that are offensive to the LORD, God, the Almighty, perhaps the most complete list is in Romans 1. For someone who claims to be a Christian to knowingly and deliberately participate in one of these sins is offensive to the Godhead. It is expected, even definitive, for those outside the pale. How can I claim to love and honor my LORD if I cherrypick my way through His commandments? John 14:23 speaks directly to this point.
Today's readings in the Psalms:
Morning: Psalm 49
Mid-day: 119:137-144
Evening: Psalm 125most
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