Characteristics of Unbelievers

Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived; neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor homosexuals, nor thieves, nor the covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.
Such were some of you; but you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in the Spirit of our God (1 Corinthians 6: 9-11).

Paul describes what unbelievers are like in 1 Corinthians 6: 9-11. He doesn't mean that fornicators, idolaters, adulterers, male prostitutes (effeminate), homosexuals, thieves, greedy people (covetous), drunkards, revilers, or swindlers are automatically and totally excluded from heaven. Believers come out of all kinds of different backgrounds, including these. They may still struggle with evil desires, but they should not continue in these practices. Paul makes it clear that even those who sin in these ways can have their lives changed by Christ. but those who say that they are Christians but continue in these practices with no sign of remorse will not inherit the kingdom of God. Such people need to reevaluate their lives to see if they truly believe in Christ.
In today's society it is easy for Christians to overlook or tolerate some immoral behaviors (drunkenness, greed, etc.) while remaining outraged at others (thievery, homosexuality). We must not participate in sin or condone it in any way, nor may we be selective about what we condemn or excuse. Staying away from more "acceptable" forms of sin is difficult, but it is no harder for us than it was for the Corinthians. God expects his followers in any age to have high standards.
Paul emphasizes God's action in making believers new people. The three aspects of God's work are all part of our salvation: Our sins were washed away, we were set apart for special use ("sanctified"), and we were pronounced not guilty (justified") for our sins.

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