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Romans 1:24-32
(The Great Bible)
Wherfore, God gaue them vp, to vnclennes, thorow the lustes of their awne heartes to defyle their awne bodyes amonge them selues:
25 whych chaunged hys truthe for a lye. and worshypped and serued the thinges that be made, more than hym that made them, which is to be praysed for euer. Amen.
26 Wherfore, God gaue them vp vnto shamefull lustes: For euen their wemen dyd chaunge the naturall vse in to that whych is agaynst nature.
27 And lyke wyse also the men, lefte the natural vse of the woman, and brent in their lustes one wyth another, men wyth men wrought fylthynes, and receaued to them selues the rewarde of theyr erroure, as it was accordynge.
28 And as they regarded not to knowe God euen so God delyuered them vp vnto a lewde mynde, that they shulde do those thynges whych were not comly,
29 beyng full of all vnryghteousnesse, fornicacyon, wyckednes, coueteousnes, malicyousnes, full of enuye morther, debate, disceyte, euyll condicyoned, whysperers,
30 backbyters, haters of God, dysdaynfull, proude, boasters, bringers vp of euyll thynges, disobedyent to father and mother,
31 wythout vnderstandynge, couenaunte breakers, vnlouynge, trucebreakers, vnmercyfull.
32 Which men, though they knew the ryghtewesnes of God, how that they which commyt soche thynges, are worthy of deeth, not only do the same but also haue pleasure in them that do them.

translation:

Wherefore, God gave them up, to uncleanness, through the lusts of their own hearts to defile their own bodies among themselves: which changed his truth for a lie. and worshipped and served the things that be made, more than him that made them, which is to be praised for ever. Amen. Wherefore, God gave them up unto shameful lusts: For even their women did change the natural vise into that which is against nature. And like wise also the men, left the natural vise of the woman, and brent in their lusts one with another, men with men wrought filthiness, and received to them selves the rewards of their error, as it was according. And as they regarded not to know God even so God delivered them up unto a lewd mind, that they should do those things which were not comely, being full of all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy and murder, debate, deceit, evil conditioned, whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, disdainful, proud, boasters, bringers up of evil things, disobedient to father and mother, without understanding, covenant breakers, unloving, trucebreakers, unmerciful. Which men, though they knew the righteousness of God, how that they which commit such things, are worthy of death, not only do the same but also have pleasure in them that do them.

summary:

Because of stubborn idolatry, “God gave them over” (v.24) to dishonor their bodies, trading natural intimacy for distorted practices, and finally to a corrupt mind. A long list of social sins follows—envy, murder, deceit, disobedience to parents, and more. Knowing such actions deserve judgment, people still applaud them.

“God Handed Them Over/Gave Them Up” – What It Means
Rather than instant punishment, God allows willful choices to run their course, so consequences become clear.

Vice List Explained (vv. 29-31)

• Envy & Murder: jealousy that grows violent (cf. Cain in Genesis 4).
• God-haters: active hostility toward the divine
• Inventors of evil: creative in wrongdoing; technology or intellect used destructively.
• Disobedient to parents: breakdown of the first human authority structure.

Sexual Ethics in Context

~ Same-sex behavior was common in Roman society, from temple prostitution to upper-class mentorships.
~ He places these acts among many other sins, underscoring that all fall short

Teaching Points:
Humanity’s Rejection of God
Romans 1:21-23 describes humanity’s willful ignorance and idolatry: For although they knew God, they neither glorified Him as God nor gave thanks to Him, but they became futile in their thinking and darkened in their foolish hearts. This passage highlights the consequences of turning away from God.

God’s Righteous Judgment
Romans 1:24-32 outlines the consequences of rejecting God, as He gave them over to the desires of their hearts (v. 24). This section underscores the reality of God’s judgment on sin and the moral decline that follows when people reject His truth.

Practical Applications:
Embrace the Gospel Boldly
Like Paul, we should not be ashamed of the Gospel. Share your faith with confidence, knowing it is the power of God for salvation.

Live by Faith
Trust in God’s righteousness and live by faith, understanding that our standing before God is based on faith, not our own efforts.

Guard Against Idolatry
Examine your life for anything that may take the place of God in your heart. Prioritize worship and gratitude towards God.

Recognize the Consequences of Sin
Acknowledge the seriousness of sin and its impact on our lives and society. Seek God’s forgiveness and strive to live according to His will.

Romans 1 is the opening chapter of Paul’s letter to the Romans. This chapter introduces the key themes of the Gospel, righteousness, faith, and the wrath of God against sin. Paul writes to believers in Rome, expressing his longing to visit them and share in their faith.

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