What Are the Sins That God Hates?

In this powerful sermon, Pastor Steve Wolf continues the "Summer Mixtape" series on the Book of Proverbs, focusing on the seven detestable sins that God hates.

He begins by recapping the key points from last week's sermon, emphasizing the importance of understanding what Proverbs are and their purpose (0:00-2:30). The main scripture for this week's message is Proverbs 6:16-19, which lists seven things that are detestable to God (2:30-3:45). Pastor Steve explains that while this isn't an exhaustive list of all sins, it serves as a summary of wicked behavior that God abhors.

Before diving into the list, Pastor Steve defines sin as rebellion against God and reminds us that all have sinned and fall short of God's glory (3:45-5:30). He then breaks down each of the seven detestable sins:

• Haughty eyes (pride) - 5:30-7:00
• A lying tongue - 7:00-8:45
• Hands that shed innocent blood - 8:45-11:00
• A heart that devises wicked schemes - 11:00-12:30
• Feet quick to rush into evil - 12:30-14:00
• A false witness who pours out lies - 14:00-15:15
• A person who stirs up conflict in the community - 15:15-17:00
  
  Pastor Steve emphasizes that we are all guilty of these sins in some form or another, highlighting the need for Jesus and the power of the Holy Spirit to overcome our sinful nature (17:00-18:30). The sermon then shifts to practical application, focusing on how to tackle sin in our lives.

Pastor Steve introduces the church's STRONG acrostic, emphasizing the "T" for "Tackle Sin" (18:30-20:00). He provides six habits to help believers effectively deal with sin:

• Know the rulebook (God's Word) - 20:00-21:30
• Ignore culture's opinion - 21:30-23:00
• Flee from sin, don't flirt with it - 23:00-25:00
• Ask Jesus for help - 25:00-26:30
• Replace bad habits with good ones - 26:30-28:30
• Remember Grace - 28:30-30:00