THESE 3 SINS GREATLY OFFEND GOD. MANY ARE NOT AWARE OF THEM.

[Mark1980]

When we think of sin, our minds are often drawn to serious wrongdoing, such as murder, rape, and blasphemy. These are acts that clearly imprint on our morality and are a serious offense against God. However, we often forget about other offenses that, while they may seem less glaring, are just as offensive to God.
In today's world, many sins have become common, we usually do not pay attention to their harmful meaning and consequences. Many of us may commit these sins on a daily basis without even realizing that such acts can be as painful to God as the greatest transgressions. So let's consider three sins that are not only widespread but also profoundly hurt our relationship with God. These are the sins that inevitably separate us from perfection, from love and from the sublime. Their presence in our lives is a real threat to the development of our faith and drawing closer to God.
This Video will focus on these three sins that are displeasing to God and that we often ignore or downplay. We will consider why they are so offensive to God, how they affect our relationship with Him, and how we can strive to overcome them. So it's time to stop for a moment and look at these more subtle, yet very significant sins.
The first sin that is often neglected is lying. Lying is one of the most common sins that we often disregard, downplay or even excuse in our daily lives. We may think that a little lie is no big deal, doesn't hurt anyone, and doesn't matter much. However, on deeper reflection, we must realize that lying has serious consequences that affect ourselves, our relationships, and society as a whole. In the book of Solomon's Proverbs, we read: "Lying lips are abhorrent to the Lord, He delights in those who walk faithfully."
This passage is a powerful reminder of how important it is for God to be truthful people. God attaches great importance to honesty and truthfulness. Lying is contrary to His nature of perfect love and truth. Therefore, if we want to be close to God and please Him, we must be truthful. Recalling another fragment, this time from the Acts of the Apostles, we find an example that shows how serious Consequences lies are.
There we read: "A certain man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a property, and, with his wife's knowledge, set aside for himself part of the proceeds, and brought a part and laid it at the feet of the apostles. « Ananias, - said Peter, - why did Satan take possession of your heart, that you lied to the Holy Spirit and kept back part of the payment for the land? Didn't it belong to you before you sold it, and after you sold it, couldn't you dispose of what you got for it? How could you allow the thought of such a deed? You have not lied to men, but to God." Hearing these words, Ananias fell dead. And all who heard it were seized with great fear. The younger men got up, wrapped him up, carried him out, and buried him. About three hours later, his wife also entered, not knowing what had happened.
« Tell me, - Peter asked her, - did you sell the land for that much? » « Yes, for that much » she replied. And Peter said to her: « Why did you agree to put the Spirit of the Lord to the test? Here are those who buried your husband on the threshold. They'll take you too." And she immediately fell at his feet and died. When the young men entered, they found her dead. So they carried her out and buried her next to her husband. Great fear seized the whole Church and all who heard about it.
This Story is a dramatic example of what God displeases with lies and deceit. Ananias and Sapphira betrayed God by lying to the apostle Peter. They decided to hide some of the goods sold and reported only part of the profit, pretending that it was the whole sum. However, God, who sees all, foresaw their betrayal. When Peter confronted Ananias with his lie, he died instantly, and a similar fate befell Sapphira. What God did not like about their course was that they lied to the Apostle Peter. This story is a warning to all of us to be honest and fair in all our actions. We must not manipulate, lie or cheat as the consequences can be serious.
Another sin that has become extremely widespread in our time is selfishness. Egoism is an attitude in which a person focuses primarily on their own interests, needs and benefits, ignoring the needs of others. In the context of our Christian life, selfishness contradicts the basic principles of love and devotion to another human being. In the First Letter of Saint John we read: “By this we know love, that he gave his life for us. We too must lay down our lives for our brothers. If anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in want, and closes his heart against him, how can the love of God abide in him?
This passage reminds us that the love Jesus showed was a selfless and selfless love. Jesus gave his life for our salvation, not focusing on his own needs or selfish desires. His love is the model we should imitate as His disciples. Selfishness is the opposite of this love. When we have possessions and see that our brother or neighbor suffers in want, and we close our hearts to him, we are acting contrary to the love of God. It is through loving and caring for others that we express our faith and relationship with God. Egoism leads to insensitivity to the needs of others, to indifference to their suffering and lack of solidarity. Focusing solely on our own interests limits our ability to give and support others. This destroys social bonds, breeds injustice and makes it difficult to build an authentic community life.
In Sacred Scripture we can find the parable of the Good Samaritan, which perfectly shows how selfishness works in the context of interpersonal relationships. This story is an instructive example of how often we forget the needs of others for the sake of our own interests and conveniences. In a parable, Jesus describes a situation in which a man fell victim to a robbery and was left injured on the road. A priest and a Levite walk past him, representing religious and social elites who ignore a needy man and pass by indifferently. Next comes the Samaritan, a representative of a social group that was hostile to the Jews. Yet the Samaritan not only stops to help, but also offers his time, care and financial resources. Taking care of the wounded, he takes him to shelter, binds his wounds and provides care.

 

[Mark1980]

In the context of selfishness, the priest and the Levite are examples of people who focus on their own duties and interests, ignoring the suffering of others. Perhaps they feared that helping an injured person might cause them difficulties, delays, or risks. Their selfish attitude displaces concern for another human being. The Samaritan in this story, on the other hand, is a model of mercy and selfless concern. Despite prejudices and social tensions, he breaks down the barrier and shows compassion. He not only stops but takes action to help the injured man. Jesus through this story shows us that mercy, care and readiness to help are crucial in our lives. We should strive to overcome selfishness by acting for the good of others. This means we must go beyond our own comforts, time and resources to serve others.

Egoism shows a lack of love, empathy, care and insensitivity to other people. Selfishness is contrary to God's values of love, care, and selflessness. Jesus teaches us about the need to love our neighbor as ourselves, to support others and to give ourselves for the good of others. The third sin that is so common is envy. In the letter to the Galatians we read: "Having life by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Let us not seek vain glory, provoking one another and envying one another." Jealousy is a negative feeling that stems from dissatisfaction with one's own condition or the success of others. It is often motivated by a desire to possess what others have, and a feeling of jealousy of their achievements, wealth, or contentment. It is an attitude that leads to negative consequences both for ourselves and for our relationships with others. Jealousy creates an atmosphere of competition and discord.

Instead of rejoicing at the success of others, envious people feel resentment and resentment. This feeling leads to comparing yourself to others, which can lead to frustration, envy, and unhealthy competition. The Scriptures show us how jealousy can ruin our humanity. The story of Saul and David reminds us that envy is a sin that greatly offends God and distances us from His grace. Saul was the first king of Israel, and David was a young shepherd who was later chosen by God to replace Saul as king. At the beginning of their relationship, Saul and David had a good relationship. David was a successful warrior and became famous after defeating Goliath. However, as David's fame and popularity grew, Saul began to feel jealous of him. Saul's jealousy grew when he heard the people singing of David's great military successes. Saul saw that David was gaining more public recognition and support than himself. Jealousy filled his heart and became the driving force behind his actions. Saul made attempts to get rid of David.

He had plans to kill him and even threw a spear at David in his palace. However, God protected David and saved him from death. This story shows how jealousy can lead to hatred, envy and destruction. Saul, being a ruler, could not stand that another person enjoyed greater recognition and popularity. Instead of rejoicing at David's success and accepting God's plan, Saul allowed jealousy to take over his heart completely. The consequences of jealousy for Saul were dire. His relationships with other people became strained. Saul became paranoid and fearful of losing power, which led him to irrational decisions and unrighteousness. Ultimately, Saul lost God's blessing and died in battle. The story of Saul and David serves as a warning against the negative effects of jealousy. It shows us that jealousy leads to hatred, conflict and destruction.

Instead of enjoying the success and gifts God has given us, jealousy causes us to become lost in our own negative emotions. This story reminds us that jealousy is a sin that separates us from God and destroys our relationships with others.

In conclusion, lying, selfishness and jealousy are sins that are often downplayed and considered insignificant. However, we must remember that these sins are contrary to the teachings of Jesus and displease God. They have serious consequences, both for ourselves and for our relationships with others. God wants us to live in accordance with His teachings, avoid sin, and be guided by love. This is the way of truth, love and life that we should follow, impating Jesus
Christ.