Becker Bible Teacher Resources

An act or omission which, of itself or by intention, causes death in order to eliminate suffering of the natural death process. This constitutes murder that is contrary to the dignity of human life created by God. But, discontinuing medical procedures that are burdensome, dangerous, extraordinary, or disproportionate to the expected outcome can be legitimate is merely refusal of over-zealous treatment and not considered a sin of euthanasia.(Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

The abuse of any material, action, belief, or behavior done in excess that can lead to the endangerment of other human beings. (Sixth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:13)

Spending excessive money for unneeded goods robs works funded by the LORD God to accomplish.  This sin also includes overcharging for labor or asking for undue reimbursement, as well as using employers funds without temperance, wisdom, and responsibility. (Eighth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:15)

When an offense is committed that offends justice or truth, it must be repaired, even in the midst of forgiveness.  When the sin cannot be undone in public, it must be at least made right in private. Damage to a reputation through the attack of truth must restore the good reputation of a person whenever possible. (Ninth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:16)

Swearing or taking an oath is to state God as witness to what is affirmed untruthfully (Third Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:7)

When a statement is made publicly that is contrary to the truth it is a sin.  When the false statement is made in court, it is false witness.  When it is made under oath, it is perjury. Sins such as these contribute to condemnation of the innocent, exoneration of the guilty, or the increased punishment of the accused.(Ninth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:16)

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Falsifying signatures on checks or invoices or other legal documents or tender for the purpose of fraud.(Eighth Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:15)

Carnal union (sexual relationship) between an unmarried man and an unmarried woman. (Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)

When a man and a woman refuse to publicly sanctify their commitment through marriage and seek God's blessing, but instead continue a liaison involving sexual intimacy without marriage, they are committing the sin of fornication.(Seventh Commandment Violation, Exodus 20:14)