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Self Condemnation

/self-kon-dem-NAY-shun/

Summary

The state of being condemned by one's own words, actions, or conscience—when a person's behavior passes judgment on themselves.

☩Definition

The Greek 'autokatakritos' means 'self-condemned'—one who stands condemned by their own actions and choices, having passed judgment on themselves by their behavior. Paul uses this term of a divisive person who, being warned and continuing in sin, is 'subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself.'

Key verses:Titus 3:111 John 3:20-21

☩Biblical Examples

David condemned himself when Nathan's parable led him to pronounce judgment on the rich man who stole the poor man's lamb—only to hear 'Thou art the man.' Ahab similarly pronounced judgment in the vineyard-keeper parable, unknowingly condemning himself. The Pharisees in Jesus' parable of the wicked husbandmen declared the proper punishment, condemning themselves.

Key verses:2 Samuel 12:5-71 Kings 20:39-42Matthew 21:33-41Mark 12:1-12

☩Universal Application

Paul declares that those who judge others while practicing the same things are 'inexcusable' and 'condemnest thyself.' Achan's confession revealed his self-condemnation; our own hearts may condemn us, yet God is greater than our hearts.

Key verses:Romans 2:1Joshua 7:19-25John 8:9Acts 22:24

Related Verses14 mentions

1 Kings· 3 verses

8:318:3220:39

2 Samuel· 2 verses

12:524:17

Proverbs· 2 verses

5:125:13

Luke· 2 verses

19:2119:22

See Also

Remorse
Remorse
Repentance
Repentance

References

  1. 1.James Orr (ed.), "Condemn; Condemnation," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  2. 2.James Orr (ed.), "Condemn; Condemnation," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  3. 3.James Orr (ed.), "Condemn; Condemnation," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  4. 4.James Orr (ed.), "Condemn; Condemnation," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  5. 5.James Orr (ed.), "Condemn; Condemnation," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  6. 6.James Orr (ed.), "Condemn; Condemnation," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).
  7. 7.James Orr (ed.), "Condemn; Condemnation," in International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, vol. IV (Howard-Severance Company, 1915).