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Is there a Bible story where a brother rapes his sister?

Answered by . November 17, 2009 - 10:17 pm

The record of Amnon raping his sister is in 2 Sam. 13:1-22. Basically, Amnon falls in love with Tamar, and his desire grows until he concocts a plan to try to have sex with her. Tamar is a better person than Amnon, and she resists the seduction, so Amnon adds more sin to his list […]

What are the seven deadly sins?

Answered by . November 14, 2009 - 11:06 pm

Traditionally the seven deadly sins are: Lust Gluttony Avarice Sloth Anger Envy Pride The list was developed over time from the 4th to the 6th century AD. The list is not found directly in the Bible; lists of “deadly sins” are generally much longer in the Bible — see, for example, the following lists of […]

Is Satan a fallen angel?

Answered by . November 14, 2009 - 7:41 am 8

No, Satan is not a fallen angel. God tells us in the Bible that angels do not sin, so they cannot “fall”: angels only do what God wants them to do: “Bless the Lord, O you his angels, you mighty ones who do his word, obeying the voice of his word!” (Psalm 103:20) Angels obey […]

Who is the woman in the nether-world and why is she there?

Answered by . November 13, 2009 - 6:30 pm

This question is based on Proverbs 5 from the JPS translation: Proverbs 5:3-5 (JPS) For the lips of a strange woman drop honey, and her mouth is smoother than oil; But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on the nether-world; […]

Is it wrong to go to a nightclub?

Answered by . November 4, 2009 - 1:27 pm

Well, night clubs certainly are a “den of iniquity” — or at least, that’s how they are mostly used. So keeping away is probably wise: Proverbs 4:14-15 Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil. 15 Avoid it; do not go on it; turn away […]

Why is there so much evil in the world?

Answered by . November 1, 2009 - 3:57 pm

Because there are so many evil people in the world. Usually evil is the product of selfishness and goodness the product of unselfishness. So, if you wish to promote goodness you should encourage people to be unselfish — as Jesus did. Jesus talked about why there is evil in the world and people’s preference for […]

Is it a sin to love a sinner?

Answered by . October 29, 2009 - 7:43 pm

Certainly not. We are all sinners, and God (who can’t sin) loves us. As Paul wrote God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. (Romans 5:8) We are also called to show love to everyone, regardless of what they have done. Jesus said Love your enemies, […]