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The term "practiced" in the context of the Bible often refers to the habitual or repeated performance of actions, whether righteous or sinful. The concept of practice is significant in Scripture as it relates to the development of character and the demonstration of faith through actions.
Righteous PracticeThe Bible emphasizes the importance of practicing righteousness as evidence of a genuine relationship with God. In 1
John 3:7 , it is written, "Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous." This verse underscores the idea that righteous actions are a reflection of one's alignment with God's will and character.
Practicing righteousness involves living according to God's commandments and teachings. In
James 1:22 , believers are exhorted, "Be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves." This call to action highlights the necessity of putting faith into practice through obedience and good works.
Sinful PracticeConversely, the Bible warns against the practice of sin, which leads to spiritual death and separation from God. In 1
John 3:8 , it is stated, "The one who practices sin is of the devil, because the devil has been sinning from the very start." This stark warning illustrates the gravity of habitual sin and its alignment with the adversary's nature.
The Apostle Paul, in his letters, frequently addresses the issue of sinful practices among believers. In
Galatians 5:19-21 , he lists the "acts of the flesh" and warns that "those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God." This passage serves as a caution against allowing sinful behaviors to become entrenched in one's life.
Transformation Through PracticeThe Bible also speaks to the transformative power of practicing godly virtues. In
Philippians 4:9 , Paul encourages believers, "Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me, put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." This instruction highlights the role of practice in spiritual growth and the cultivation of peace.
The process of sanctification involves the ongoing practice of spiritual disciplines, such as prayer, study of Scripture, and fellowship with other believers.
Hebrews 5:14 notes, "But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil." This verse emphasizes the importance of consistent practice in developing spiritual discernment and maturity.
ConclusionThe concept of practice in the Bible is integral to understanding the Christian life. Whether in the pursuit of righteousness or the avoidance of sin, the actions one repeatedly engages in reveal the condition of the heart and the depth of one's faith. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, believers are called to practice godliness, reflecting the character of Christ in their daily lives.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
1. (
imp. & p. p.) of Practice.
2. (a.) Experienced; expert; skilled; as, a practiced marksman.
3. (a.) Used habitually; learned by practice.
Greek
4238. prasso -- to do, practice ... 1), collect (1), collected (1), committed (3), deeds* (1), do (7), does (1), doing
(2), done (6), performing (1), practice (9),
practiced (2), practices (1
... Strong's Hebrew
3784. kashaph -- to practice sorcery... Word Origin denominative verb from kesheph Definition to practice sorcery NASB Word
Usage
practiced sorcery (1), sorcerer (1), sorcerers (3), sorceress (1).
... 6049a. anan -- to practice soothsaying
... root Definition to practice soothsaying NASB Word Usage diviners' (1), fortune-tellers
(1), practice witchcraft (1), practiced witchcraft (2), practices ...
6231. ashaq -- to oppress, wrong, extort
... crushed (1), defrauded (2), extorted (1), got (1), laden (1), oppress (11), oppressed
(9), oppresses (3), oppressor (2), oppressors (2), practiced (2), rages (1 ...
7080. qasam -- to practice divination
... to practice divination NASB Word Usage conjure (1), divination (2), divine (2),
diviner (2), diviners (7), divining (1), practice (1), practiced (1), use (1 ...
7489a. raa -- to be evil, bad
... done wrong (1), evil (7), evildoer (2), evildoers (16), evildoing (1), grieved
(1), hard (1), harm (1), harming (1), hostile (3), hurt (3), practiced evil (1 ...
2593. chanik -- trained, tried, experienced
... men (1). trained. From chanak; initiated; ie Practiced -- trained. see HEBREW
chanak. 2592, 2593. chanik. 2594 . Strong's Numbers.
6213a. asah -- do, make
... 1), perform (31), performed (23), performers (1), performing (2), performing the
made (1), performs (3), practice (9), practice* (1), practiced (4), practices ...
Library
Whether those who are not Practiced in Keeping the Commandments ...
... OF THE ENTRANCE INTO RELIGIOUS LIFE (TEN ARTICLES) Whether those who are not
practiced in keeping the commandments should enter religion? ...
Of the Obscenities Practiced in Honor of the Mother of the Gods.
... Book II. Chapter 5."Of the Obscenities Practiced in Honor of the Mother
of the Gods. In this matter I would prefer to have as ...
Whether Divination Practiced by Invoking the Demons is Unlawful?
... OF SUPERSTITION IN DIVINATIONS (EIGHT ARTICLES) Whether divination practiced
by invoking the demons is unlawful? Objection 1: It ...
The Manifold Forms of Torture and Punishment Practiced against the ...
... Book II. Chapter LII."The Manifold Forms of Torture and Punishment practiced
against the Christians. "Then, indeed, one might ...
On the Mount of Olives
... The same deceptions practiced prior to the destruction of Jerusalem have been
practiced through the ages, and will be practiced again. ...
Dancing.
... music. In some form or another dancing is as old as the world, and has been
practiced by rude as well as by civilized peoples. The ...
Perseverance of Saints.
... remarkable saint. To be sure, David practiced polygamy, and did many things
that in us, under the light of the gospel, would be sin. But ...
part 2
... While the children of Israel practiced tithing there was no difficulty in
maintaining the system of worship that God had appointed. ...
Children Brought to Christ, and not to the Font
... must have been aiming at something far removed from my sermon, or else I must give
them credit for being the worst shots that ever practiced with polemical ...
The Return of the Holy Family from Egypt
... The people there practiced an abominable idolatry, sacrificing deformed children,
and even thinking it an act of special piety to offer healthy ones to be ...
Thesaurus
Practiced (22 Occurrences)... 1. (imp. & pp) of Practice. 2. (a.) Experienced; expert; skilled; as, a
practiced marksman.
... Multi-Version Concordance
Practiced (22 Occurrences).
...Allegory (6 Occurrences)
... In the history of Biblical exegesis allegory represents a distinct type of
interpretation, dating back to pre-Christian times, practiced particularly by the ...
Augury (5 Occurrences)
... III. Augury among the Greeks. Almost the only kind of divination practiced or even
known among the Romans was that by signs or omens, though Cicero (de Div. ...
Wizards (10 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 21:6 He made his son to pass through the fire, and practiced sorcery, and
used enchantments, and dealt with those who had familiar spirits, and with ...
Enchantments (12 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 21:6 He made his son to pass through the fire, and practiced sorcery, and
used enchantments, and dealt with those who had familiar spirits, and with ...
Mediums (10 Occurrences)
... 2 Kings 21:6 He made his son to pass through the fire, and practiced sorcery, and
used enchantments, and dealt with those who had familiar spirits, and with ...
Ablution
... ABLUTION. ab-lu'-shun: The rite of ablution for religious purification seems to
have been practiced in some form in all lands and at all times. ...
Enchantment (4 Occurrences)
... arts (forbidden under Judaism and Christianity) may incidentally be seen from the
fact that the Scriptures alone refer to their being practiced in Chaldea ...
Abstinence (2 Occurrences)
... Such fasting was generally practiced in the most austere and ostentatious manner,
and, among the Pharisees, formed a part of their most pretentious externalism ...
Oil (281 Occurrences)
... The Scriptural references correspond so nearly to the methods practiced in Syria
up to the present time, and the presses uncovered by excavators at such sites ...
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