Typological Index Glossary
Indexing the deeper types contained within God's Word
By
Kathy L. McFarland
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Scientific Reproductive Efforts | |||
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Research biogenetics that manipulate DNA and genes, attempt creation of life through cloning, growth of organs and skin outside the body, develop artificial birth aids, and use aborted stem cells and test tube reproductive efforts are akin to human beings mistakenly assuming they are equal to the Creator and His Creation. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13) Scientific reproduction is an attempt to procreate life without God's intentions. It is not the right of every married couple to have children. Children are a gift from God. If a couple cannot conceive, then they should accept God's decision and look for God's will for their union. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14) | |||
Secret Keeping Failure | |||
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Professional secrets must be kept unless the situation is exceptional and keeping the secret would severely harm another. Clergy or confessor secrets must be kept from all but God, in all situations. Family and friend secrets are also sacred to the relationship; when a secret is divulged without good cause, the failure to keep the secret is a sin. (Ninth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:16) | |||
Sexual Harassment | |||
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The use of sexual demands, pressures, or innuendoes to gain power or influence over another is a sin that forces the will of one upon the other. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14) | |||
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Speculation | |||
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The manipulation of goods artificially in order to gain advantage that is to the detriment of others. (Eighth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:15) | |||
Suicide | |||
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Suicide is murder. Grave psychological disturbances, anguish, or great fear of hardship, suffering, or torture can diminish the responsibility of the one committing suicide. God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance in ways known only by Him. We should pray for persons who have taken their own lives.(Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13) | |||
Superstition | |||
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Sin Against Religion - The attribution of elevated importance with magical qualities to things that are commonly without such need as established by the natural laws of God (Second Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:4-6) | |||
Tax Evasion | |||
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Failure to pay the government the dues owed them for the services they provide.(Eighth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:15) | |||
Tempting God | |||
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Putting God's almighty, omnipresent power to the test by word or deed (Second Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:4-6) | |||