Bible Sermon: Causes of Curses

Causes of Curses

Deuteronomy 27

1. Curses are caused by disobedience to the commandments of God, as listed in Deut. 27:14-26.
2. The following activities will attract curses:
3. Idolatry – vs.15 Cursed be the man that maketh any graven or molten image, an abomination unto the Lord, the work of the hands of the craftsman, and putteth it in a secret place. And all the people shall answer and say, Amen.
4. Dishonouring of parents – vs 16 Cursed be he that setteth light by his father or his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
5. Cheating and Covetousness – vs 17 Cursed be he that removeth his neighbour’s landmark. And all the people shall say, Amen.
6. Misleading blind people – vs 18 Cursed be he that maketh the blind to wander out of the way. And all the people shall say, Amen.
7. Exploiting the poor, widows, and orphans – vs. 19 Cursed be he that perverteth the judgment of the stranger, fatherless, and widow. And all the people shall say, Amen.
8. Sexual relationships with mother – 20 Cursed be he that lieth with his father’s wife; because he uncovereth his father’s skirt. And all the people shall say, Amen.
9. Sexual relationship with animals – vs. 21 Cursed be he that lieth with any manner of beast. And all the people shall say, Amen.
10. Sexual relationships with siblings or offspring -vs. 22 Cursed be he that lieth with his sister, the daughter of his father, or the daughter of his mother. And all the people shall say, Amen.
11. Physical assault – vs. 24 Cursed be he that smiteth his neighbour secretly. And all the people shall say, Amen.
12. Murder and assassination – vs. 25 Cursed be he that taketh reward to slay an innocent person. And all the people shall say, Amen.