Biblical Lists of Sins in Reverse

10 Commandments in Exodus 20:3-17 in Reverse

1. You shall have no other gods before me.
   • Reverse: Trust only God for everything.
2. You shall not make for yourself an idol.
   • Reverse: Don’t try to manipulate God.
3. You shall not take God’s name in vain.
   • Reverse: Protect God’s reputation.
4. Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy.
   • Reverse: Rest your body and mind; silent contentment.
5. Honor your father and your mother.
   • Reverse: Respect and obedience to parents and honor their legacy.
6. You shall not murder.
   • Reverse: Protect human life.
7. You shall not commit adultery.
   • Reverse: Faithfulness in marriage.
8. You shall not steal.
   • Reverse: Honesty and respect for others’ property.
9. You shall not give false testimony against your neighbor.
   • Reverse: Truthfulness and integrity.
10. You shall not covet.
    • Reverse: Contentment and gratitude.

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7 Sins of Proverbs 6:16-19 in Reverse

1. Haughty eyes.
   • Reverse: Humility.
2. A lying tongue.
   • Reverse: Truthfulness.
3. Hands that shed innocent blood.
   • Reverse: Respect for life, protection of life.
4. A heart that devises wicked schemes.
   • Reverse: Purity of heart, good intentions.
5. Feet that are quick to rush into evil.
   • Reverse: Self-control, discernment.
6. A false witness who pours out lies.
   • Reverse: Honesty, integrity.
7. A person who stirs up conflict in the community.
   • Reverse: Peace, harmony.

The 7 “Deadly” Sins of Catholicism and their Opposite

1. Pride
   • Reverse: Humility
   • Biblical Reference: Proverbs 16:18 – “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”
2. Greed (Avarice)
   • Reverse: Generosity
   • Biblical Reference: 1 Timothy 6:10 – “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.”
3. Wrath (Anger)
   • Reverse: Patience, Kindness
   • Biblical Reference: James 1:20 – “Because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires.”
4. Envy
   • Reverse: Joyful Contentment (being grateful for what others have even when you don’t)
   • Biblical Reference: Proverbs 14:30 – “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”
5. Lust
   • Reverse: Chastity
   • Biblical Reference: Matthew 5:28 – “But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.”
6. Gluttony
   • Reverse: Temperance
   • Biblical Reference: Proverbs 23:20-21 – “Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and drowsiness clothes them in rags.”
7. Sloth
   • Reverse: Diligence
   • Biblical Reference: Proverbs 6:6 – “Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise!”