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001 Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Life-Giving Virtues Introduction

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Series Introduction

Why this series? • “Examine yourselves…test yourselves” 2Cor

13:5; cf. Jer 10:24; 13:27• Socrates [d. 399 B.C.]: “The unexamined life is

not worth living”• OT list: Prov 6:16-19• NT Lists: Mark 7:21-23; Gal 5:19-21• Our approach: Eph 4:17-32

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What sin is like (metaphors)

If life is a machine…sin is a bad gear.If life is a kingdom…sin is a terrorist movement.If life is a family…sin is a feud between members.If life is a body…sin is an untreated disease/virus.If life is a river…sin is toxic waste.If life is a vegetable garden…sin is an army of slugs.If life is a computer…sin is a virus, malware.

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What sin is like (metaphors)Why this list? Why seven? Why these seven?A Brief HistorySDS in art (Hieronymus Bosch & glass art)

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Series Introduction

What sin is like (metaphors)Why this list? Why seven? Why these seven?A Brief HistorySDS in art (Hieronymus Bosch & glass art)A guide to the booklet (also try journaling!)• Its purpose• What to be aware of• Balance needed

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