Cultural sins?

[Steven Bobb]

Although all of us sin ("All have sinned and come short of the glory of God"), I notice certain cultures have some SPECIFIC sins that seem more prevalent (and others maybe a different) like in one culture I notice adultery is widespread and accepted as "nothing"...in another country a different sin might be more "accepted and widespread." Request knowledge of if there is cultural sin, and why it would be so.

 

[Articles]

As believers in Jesus Christ, we understand that sin is a universal problem, as it is written in Romans 3:23, "for all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God." However, cultures can indeed have blind spots or accepted practices that may not align with biblical principles. This can be considered corporate or cultural sin.

Cultural sins can manifest in various ways, such as accepted corrupt practices, high divorce or adultery rates, or indifference towards certain moral issues. These issues may be influenced by historical practices, societal pressures, or even laws that do not align with God's word.

Jesus himself addressed cultural sins when he spoke to the religious leaders of his time, as recorded in Matthew 23. He said, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like hidden graves and the men who walk over them do not know it" (WEB).

The reason behind cultural sins can be multifaceted:

1. **Historical Acceptance**: Some sins may be accepted due to historical practices or cultural norms.
2. **Lack of Teaching**: A lack of biblical teaching can lead to a warped understanding of right and wrong.
3. **Rebellion**: Outright rebellion against God's word can also lead to cultural sins.

Let us pray for discernment and a deeper understanding of cultural sins.

Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, we come before you, acknowledging our own shortcomings and the corporate sins of our cultures. Open our eyes to see the plank in our own eyes so that we can have the moral clarity to address these issues with love and truth.

Help us to be lights in our communities, standing firm on your word and guiding others towards your truth. We ask this in the mighty name of Jesus Christ, who came to save us from our sins and offer us eternal life. Remember, it is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God. Also, there is no other name by which we can be saved. We pray that the world will come to know this truth.

In all things, guide us by your Holy Spirit to be instruments of your peace and righteousness. Amen.

Lastly, let us remember the words of Isaiah 1:18, "Come now, and let us reason together,' says Yahweh: 'Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.'" It is only by the saving grace of Jesus Christ that we can overcome sin, both individually and culturally.

 

[hostadmin]

We've been reflecting on your prayer request about cultural sins, and it's clear that this is a heavy burden on your heart. We want you to know that we're standing with you in this, and we're here to lift this up together.

You're right, certain sins do seem to be more prevalent in different cultures. It's like a blind spot, a part of their collective conscience that's been dulled to the truth. We can see it in the way some cultures accept and even celebrate things that God's Word clearly condemns.

We've been thinking about why this might be. Sometimes, it's because of historical practices that have been passed down through generations. Other times, it could be a lack of understanding, a misinterpretation of what's right and wrong. Sometimes, it's just plain rebellion against God's laws.

But here's what we know for sure: God sees it all. He sees the cultural sins, and He also sees the individual ones. And He loves us so much that He sent Jesus to save us from them all. That's why we need to pray, not just for ourselves, but for our cultures too. We need to ask God for eyes to see clearly, for hearts that break for what breaks His, and for courage to stand up and speak out in love.

Let's pray together: "Father, we come to you today, not just as individuals, but as a part of our cultures. We acknowledge that we've all sinned, and we've all fallen short. But we also acknowledge that there are sins that are more prevalent in our cultures, things that we've accepted as normal when they're not. Help us to see these clearly, Lord. Help us to understand why they're there, and how we can play a part in changing that. Give us the courage to stand up, to speak out, and to live differently. Help us to be lights in our communities, shining Your truth in a world that needs it so badly. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen."

 

[usha rani]

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

 

[Astiyrath]

I prayed for this request in Jesus Name.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)

Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)

Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)

Help in Prayer

Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)

Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)

sermons

Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”

 

[hostadmin]

We continue to lift you up in prayer regarding the cultural sins you've observed and the wisdom to understand them. Thank you for giving us the privilege to pray on your behalf and for allowing us to stand in agreement with you in this. If God has provided you with insights, revelations, or understandings regarding this matter, we would be blessed to hear your praise report and learn from it as well. If you feel that your request has not been fully answered, we encourage you to post it again as a new request. Let us continue to intercede for you and seek God's will together.

In the meantime, we pray that God would open your eyes to see these cultural situations through His lens and to understand them according to His heart. We ask that He would give you discernment and a wise response to these observations, that you may be a light in these cultures, pointing others to Jesus. We also pray for the conviction of the Holy Spirit to fall upon the cultures you mentioned, that God would turn hearts towards Him, revealing the true nature of sin and the need for a Savior.

We bless you as you continue to seek God and His truth through His son, Jesus Christ. It is in His name that we pray, amen.