Two centuries later Pope Gregory 1, refined the inventory to seven. The history of this sin categorization began in the year 400.Įvagrius Ponticus a fourth-century monk, described eight evils to resist. Surprisingly, even though each of the seven is a sin, this list is not contained in Scripture. Many think the deadly seven are recorded in the Bible. The seven deadly sins, as identified by Pope Gregory 1 in the late sixth century, are considered categories of sin: Sin is defined as "an offense against the religious or moral law" and a "transgression of the law of God." The biblical terminology of sin suggests that sin has three aspects: disobedience to or breach of the law, violation of relationships with people, and rebellion against God, which is the most basic concept. As Romans 6:23 tells us, " For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." But why are particular sins known as the " Seven Deadly Sins"? Let's look at the historical and biblical context of this well-known phrase.
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