Dictionary of Bible Themes An innate urge, rooted in natural conditioning rather than reason. Scripture likens sinners to creatures of instinct. 2 Peter 2:12Animals are creatures of instinct See also Jude 1:10Jude 1:10 Sinners are likened to creatures of instinct Jude 1:19People without the Holy Spirit are likened to creatures of instinct Isaiah 1:3Believers ought instinctively to obey God See also Jeremiah 8:7Just as the animals instinctively know their masters, so Israel should know and obey God. See also 4605 animals, religious role5050 reason 5769 behaviour 5800 blasphemy 5832 desire 6040 sinners 6257 unbelievers 7130 flock, God's 8454 obedience to God |
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