Becker Bible Teacher Resources

The worship of idols and false pagans; it transfers the omnipotence of God to anything other than God.  Honored idols in our society include Satan, power, popular cultural objects and people, pleasure, race, ancestors, government, money, guns, constitutions, rights,  perversions, and fetishes. (Second Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:4-6)

Failure to maintain the legitimate defense by military forces by neglecting evaluation of damage potential of the aggressor to be serious, lasting, and certain, failing to make all other practical efforts to avoid military force, failing to expect success, produces more evil than the evil that is to be eliminated. Moral law including respectful and humane treatment to non-combatants, wounded soldiers, and prisoners must be assured; this is imperative if this sin is to be avoided. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

Incest is sexual relationship between relatives or in-laws within a degree that prohibits marriage between them. Connected to incest is any sexual abuse perpetrated by adults on children or adolescents entrusted to their care. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

The neglect of a Truth revealed by God through willful disregard and disobedience (First Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:2,3)

The neglect or refusal to reflect upon God's love (First Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:2,3)

The refusal or failure to acknowledge the Divine Love of God and return Him love for love (First Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:2,3)

The mocking of someone through a malicious caricature of some part of victim's behavior. (Ninth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:16)