Abomination – “something worthy of or causing disgust or hatred”
We don’t like to talk about abominations because it is really strong language. I remember being taught not to hate anybody. But there are actions in people’s lives that God calls abominations. In chapter 18 verses 10 and 11 Moses lists some of the actions that are abominations; actions that God deems worthy of disgust. All of these have to do with the rejection of God’s sovereignty and placing something in his place. God points out that it was because of the persistence in practicing these abominations that God was removing the inhabitants of the land of Canaan. I have heard many Christians expressing that the Biblical stance on homosexuality as an abomination, but I don’t recall anybody condemning people who shape their lives around astrology with the save passion. God does not hold only one or two actions and attitudes in disgust and hatred; there are many actions that sinful people commit that cause God anguish. Those attitudes that remove God from his rightful position of ultimate ruler of our life should be avoided by those who believe.
It took me about 12 minutes to read this passage.
Stuart
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