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In the context of the Bible, "consenting" refers to the act of agreeing or giving approval to an action, decision, or belief. This concept is significant in various scriptural narratives and teachings, where the moral and spiritual implications of consent are explored.
Old Testament ContextThe Old Testament provides several instances where consent plays a crucial role. In the account of the Israelites, consent is often related to their covenant relationship with God. For example, in
Exodus 24:3, Moses presents the words of the Lord to the people, and they respond with one voice, consenting to the covenant by saying, "All the words that the LORD has spoken we will do." This collective consent signifies their agreement to follow God's commandments and laws.
Another example is found in the narrative of Saul's kingship. In
1 Samuel 11:15, the people of Israel consent to Saul's leadership, affirming him as king before the Lord in Gilgal. This consent is crucial for establishing Saul's authority and legitimacy as the ruler of Israel.
New Testament ContextIn the New Testament, the concept of consenting is often associated with moral and ethical decisions. One notable instance is found in the account of Stephen's martyrdom. In
Acts 8:1, it is recorded that "Saul was consenting to his death." This consent indicates Saul's approval and participation in the persecution of Christians, highlighting the gravity of his actions before his conversion.
The Apostle Paul, in his epistles, addresses the issue of consenting to false teachings and immoral behavior. In
1 Timothy 6:3-4, Paul warns against those who do not consent to "the sound instruction of our Lord Jesus Christ and to godly teaching." Here, consenting is linked to the acceptance of true doctrine and the rejection of falsehood.
Moral and Ethical ImplicationsFrom a biblical perspective, consenting carries significant moral and ethical weight. It involves a conscious decision to align oneself with certain beliefs, actions, or authorities. The Bible emphasizes the importance of consenting to what is righteous and true, as seen in the exhortation to adhere to sound doctrine and godly living.
Conversely, consenting to sin or falsehood is portrayed as a serious transgression. The Bible warns against the dangers of consenting to evil, as it leads to spiritual and moral decay. In
Romans 1:32, Paul speaks of those who, knowing God's righteous decree, "not only continue to do these very things but also approve of those who practice them." This highlights the culpability of consenting to sinful behavior, even if one is not directly involved in the act.
ConclusionIn summary, the concept of consenting in the Bible encompasses a range of scenarios, from covenantal agreements to moral and ethical decisions. It underscores the importance of aligning one's will with God's commandments and teachings, while also warning against the dangers of consenting to sin and falsehood. Through various narratives and teachings, the Bible presents consenting as a significant aspect of faith and obedience to God.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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p. pr. & vb. n) of Consent.
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There are Therefore in us Evil Desires, byConsenting not unto...
... Section 20. There are therefore in us evil desires, byconsenting not unto
which we live? 20. There are therefore in us evil desires...
For the Flesh Lusts after Nothing Save through the Soul...
... with the mind I serve the Law of God, but with the flesh the law of sin." [1874]
How "with the flesh the law of sin?" was it at all byconsenting unto fleshly...
And to Holy David Indeed it Might More Justly be Said...
... lord; and he knew that it would be no sin in them if the thing were done, because
they would but bear them which did the sin, notconsenting unto them, and so...
Of Purity
... Him. Forconsenting to those sins or satisfactions, which the bodily nature
seeks like a beast, is a departure from God. Purity...
How the Apostle Said that He did the Evil that He Would Not.
... not, for what I will I do not, but what I hate that I do," [2573] lest perhaps from
these words some one should suspect that the apostle isconsenting to the...
Conclusion of the Work. In the Regenerate it is not Concupiscence...
... in deed, or word, or thought,"although the lusting after it may be excited (which
in another sense has received the name of sin, inasmuch asconsenting to it...
Whether a Menstruous Woman Should or May Lawfully Pay the Marriage...
... Therefore she also sins mortally byconsenting to pay the debt.... For when
she is unwilling she is passive rather thanconsenting....
Whether Original Sin is More in the Flesh than in the Soul?
... Now in this transmission it is to be observed, that whatever accrues from the motion
of the willconsenting to sin, to any part of man that can in any way...
The Eighteenth and Nineteenth Verses
... is, then, in men who are under the law, "the flesh, and something beside the flesh,"
that Is a mind imbued with a knowledge of the law andconsenting to it...
How Our Saviour's Loving Attractions Assist and Accompany us to...
... of Trent has clearly decreed: "If any one should say that man's freewill, being
moved and incited by God, does not in any way co-operate, byconsenting to God...
Thesaurus
Consenting (4 Occurrences)... Noah Webster's Dictionary (p. pr. & vb. n) of Consent. Multi-Version Concordance
Consenting (4 Occurrences).
... Acts 8:1 Saul was
consenting to his death.
...Killed (352 Occurrences)
... become betrayers and murderers. (WEB WEY ASV YLT NAS RSV NIV). Acts 8:1 And
Saul wasconsenting to his being killed. And on that day...
Guarding (16 Occurrences)
... Acts 22:20 When the blood of Stephen, your witness, was shed, I also was standing
by, andconsenting to his death, and guarding the cloaks of those who killed...
Willing (152 Occurrences)
... vt) Free to do or to grant; having the mind inclined; not opposed in mind; not choosing
to refuse; disposed; not averse; desirous;consenting; complying; ready...
Faith (769 Occurrences)
... or belief in the truth received upon the divine testimony has always associated
with it a deep sense of sin, a distinct view of Christ, aconsenting will, and...
Throughout (291 Occurrences)
... (WEY RSV). Acts 8:1 Saul wasconsenting to his death. A great persecution arose
against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day....
Titus (15 Occurrences)
... the King James Version, Manlius): Titus Manius and Quintus Memmius were the legates
of the Romans who carried a letter unto the Jewish peopleconsenting to the...
Regions (22 Occurrences)
... (See NIV). Acts 8:1 Saul wasconsenting to his death. A great persecution arose
against the assembly which was in Jerusalem in that day....
Expecting (22 Occurrences)
... Luke 23:51 -- he was notconsenting to their counsel and deed -- from Arimathea,
a city of the Jews, who also himself was expecting the reign of God, (YLT)....
Dispersed (28 Occurrences)
... as many as obeyed him, were dispersed. (KJV WBS). Acts 8:1 And Saul was
consenting to his death. And at that time there was a great...
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