Dictionary of Bible Themes Dictionary of Bible Themes » 5000 Humanity » 5760 Human attitudes and behaviour » 5775 abuse The deliberate misuse of gifts or privileges, and the insulting of individuals. Scripture stresses that neither God's gifts nor his people are to be abused. The abuse of God and his people Of God himself Of God's people Nehemiah 4:1-4; 1 Peter 4:4 See also Matthew 5:11; Acts 2:13; Acts 17:32; Acts 18:6; Revelation 2:9 Of God's servants Acts 2:13 See also 2 Chronicles 36:16; Psalm 22:6-8; Psalm 69:7-12; Psalm 123:3; Jeremiah 20:7 Of Jesus Christ Luke 16:14 See also Luke 23:11 The abuse of Christian freedom is condemned Believers are required to resist sin Romans 6:12 See also Romans 6:14; Hebrews 12:1-2; 1 John 5:16-18 Grace does not give believers the freedom to sin Romans 6:1-2 See also Romans 6:15; Romans 3:5-8; Galatians 2:17-21 The dangers of abusing Christian freedom 1 Corinthians 8:9-12 becoming a stumbling-block to others; Galatians 5:13 indulging oneself; 1 Peter 2:16 as means of covering up evil Examples of the abuse of Christian freedom Sexual excesses 1 Corinthians 5:1-2 See also 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; Revelation 2:20-22 Abuse of giving Abuse of the Lord's Supper Falling back into sin See also Romans 6:1-2; Hebrews 12:1; 1 John 1:8-10 Disobedience towards God Ephesians 5:6; 1 Peter 2:8; 1 John 2:3-4; John 3:4 Abuse of spiritual gifts Eating food sacrificed to idols 1 Corinthians 8:1-13; Revelation 2:14,20 See also
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