The concept of Disobedience to god in Christianity
According to Protestantism, disobedience to God is characterized as the failure to follow His commands. This act is perceived as a form of slavery, suggesting that it binds individuals away from true freedom and spiritual fulfillment. Disobedience undermines one's relationship with God and highlights the importance of adhering to His teachings for a life aligned with divine will.
Synonyms: Rebellion against god, Disregard for god, Defiance, Rebellion, Insubordination, Sin, Transgression.
In Malay: Maksiat kepada tuhan; In Swedish: Olydnad mot gud; In Spanish: Desobediencia a dios; In Dutch: Ongehoorzaamheid aan God; In Finnish: Tottelemattomuus jumalaa kohtaan; In German: Ungehorsam gegenüber Gott; In French: Désobéissance à Dieu
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Christian concept of 'Disobedience to god'
From: Ante-nicene Fathers
(1) Describes the act of failing to follow divine commands or principles.[1] (2) The act of not following God's command which led to Adam's and Eve's death.[2] (3) The act of not following the divine commands, which is identified as the root of evil.[3] (4) The act of not following God's commandments, which is seen as an evil and deprives man of life.[4]
From: Expositions of Holy Scripture
(1) This is the result of disobedience to Christ, emphasizing the unity between Jesus and God, and the importance of following Christ's teachings.[5] (2) The act of not following the commands given by God, exemplified by Saul's failure to utterly destroy the Amalekites.[6]
From: A Dictionary of the Bible (Hastings)
(1) A concept indicated in the text signifying the collective sinfulness of nations, particularly in their relations to the Israelites and their worship practices.[7]
From: The Existence and Attributes of God
(1) The act of failing to follow God's commands, which is viewed as a form of slavery.[8]
From: Summa Theologica (English translation)
(1) The act of failing to follow God's commands, which led to a profound punishment not only for man but also disrupted the natural order among creatures.[9]