Becker Bible Teacher Resources

The hesitation or neglect to respond to God's Divine Love (First Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:2,3)

Lust is the disordered desire for perverse sexual activities or inordinate stress upon the enjoyment of sexual pleasure. It is an important tool of Satan that is used to tempt, confuse, and remove humans from seeking the presence of God. If sex is not for procreation, unification of partners, or therapeutic purposes to calm human despair without the nature of lustful expression, then it is a sin. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

Lying consists of speaking a falsehood with the intention of deceiving. Lying is the work of the devil according to the Lord, and is a direct attack against God's Truth.  Lying brings error and confuses circumstances in victims lives as the aggressive liar manipulates deception.(Ninth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:16)

The attempt to tame occult powers and obtain supernatural power over natural laws of God (Second Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:4-6)

If masturbation is used to fulfill fantasy or lust, it is immoral and a sin.  It can further lead to a more serious condition such as placing pornographic images of lust in one's heart and mind, leading to a loss of intimate relationship with God.  If masturbation is used to calm sexual urges, or therapeutic purposes for relief of anxiety or pain, it is not a sin;  However, one should try prayer for the relief of these symptoms first. It is a grave sin to replace dependence upon God with masturbation. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

The using for private purposes the common goods of business, enterprise, or work place. (Eighth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:15)

Failure to teach a child placed in your care about the things of God.  God gives the authority of children to the parents who are responsible for their moral education and spiritual formation. But, parents must also regard their children as children of God, and respect them as human persons and keep them out of harm's and evil's way. (Fifth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:12)

The taking of oaths which misuse God's name without intention of blasphemy; regardless of good intentions, it shows a lack of respect for Him . Discretion in calling upon God's name is allied with a respectful awareness of His presence. (Third Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:7)

Failing to maintain peace by ensuring free communication, dignity of human lives and human rights, and the practice of fraternity brotherly love. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

The swearing of an oath without intention of keeping it. Pledging an oath and violating the promise contradicts to the Divine nature of God. (Third Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:7)