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These individuals are often characterized by their rejection of divine authority, moral corruption, and a lifestyle that is contrary to the teachings of Scripture. The Bible provides numerous references to ungodly men, highlighting their behaviors, consequences, and the divine judgment they face.<br><br><b>Characteristics of Ungodly Men</b><br><br>Ungodly men are often depicted as those who lack reverence for God and His commandments. They are described as being driven by their own desires and passions, often leading to sinful actions. In <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">Jude 1:4</a> , it is written, "For certain men have crept in unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ." This passage highlights their deceitful nature and their tendency to distort the grace of God for their own purposes.<br><br>The Psalms frequently contrast the righteous with the ungodly. <a href="/psalms/1.htm">Psalm 1:1</a> states, "Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers." Here, the ungodly are associated with wickedness, sin, and mockery, emphasizing their departure from the path of righteousness.<br><br><b>Consequences for Ungodly Men</b><br><br>The Bible warns of severe consequences for those who persist in ungodliness. In <a href="/romans/1-18.htm">Romans 1:18</a> , the Apostle Paul writes, "The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the ungodliness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness." This verse underscores the divine judgment that awaits those who live in defiance of God's truth.<br><br>Furthermore, <a href="/2_peter/2-6.htm">2 Peter 2:6</a> provides a historical example of God's judgment on the ungodly: "He condemned the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah to destruction, reducing them to ashes as an example of what is coming on the ungodly." The destruction of these cities serves as a sobering reminder of the ultimate fate of those who reject God's ways.<br><br><b>The Call to Righteousness</b><br><br>While the Bible clearly outlines the fate of ungodly men, it also extends a call to repentance and righteousness. In <a href="/ezekiel/18-23.htm">Ezekiel 18:23</a> , God expresses His desire for the wicked to turn from their ways: "Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Would I not prefer he turn from his ways and live?" This verse reveals God's heart for redemption and His willingness to forgive those who repent.<br><br>Believers are encouraged to live in contrast to the ungodly, pursuing holiness and obedience to God's commands. In <a href="/1_timothy/6-11.htm">1 Timothy 6:11</a> , Paul exhorts Timothy, "But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness." This call to action serves as a guide for Christians to live lives that honor God and reflect His character.<br><br><b>Conclusion</b><br><br>The Bible's portrayal of ungodly men serves as both a warning and a call to righteousness. Through the Scriptures, believers are reminded of the importance of living in accordance with God's will and the consequences of straying from His path.<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/1100.htm"><span class="l">1100. beliyyaal -- worthlessness</span></a><br><b>...</b> 1), wicked (3), worthless (18), worthless one (1). Belial, evil, naughty,<br> <b>ungodly men</b>, wicked. From bliy and ya'al; without profit <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/hebrew/1100.htm</font><font color="#ff6600" size="-1"> - 6k</font><a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><p><a href="/library/binning/the_works_of_the_rev_hugh_binning/section_v_scriptures_showing_the.htm"><span class="l">Scriptures Showing the Sin and Danger of Joining with Wicked and <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> Section V. Scriptures Showing The Sin And Danger Of Joining With Wicked<br> And <b>Ungodly Men</b>. Scriptures Showing The Sin And Danger Of <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/section v scriptures showing the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/city_of_god/chapter_18_what_the_apostle_peter.htm"><span class="l">What the Apostle Peter Predicted Regarding the Last Judgment.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and the earth which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire<br> against the day of judgment and perdition of <b>ungodly men</b>." Therefore the <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/city of god/chapter 18 what the apostle peter.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_81_in_what_sense.htm"><span class="l">In what Sense we are to Leave the World</span></a> <br><b>...</b> and do not." (Matt.23:2, 3.) Even though they themselves say and do not, though<br> their lives contradict their doctrines, though they were <b>ungodly men</b>, yet our <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 81 in what sense.htm</font><p><a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_17_1871/moab_is_my_washpot.htm"><span class="l">Moab is My Washpot</span></a> <br><b>...</b> I. First of all, <b>ungodly men</b>, if we are in a gracious spirit, may be of<br> solemn service to us, because WE SEE IN THEM WHAT SIN IS. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 17 1871/moab is my washpot.htm</font><p><a href="/library/wesley/sermons_on_several_occasions/sermon_104_on_attending_the.htm"><span class="l">On Attending the Church Service</span></a> <br><b>...</b> is necessary, in the highest degree, to consider this matter thoroughly; calmly<br> to inquire, whether God ever did bless the ministry of <b>ungodly men</b>, and whether <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 104 on attending the.htm</font><p><a href="/library/bliss/a_brief_commentary_on_the_apocalypse/the_cleansing_of_the_earth.htm"><span class="l">The Cleansing of the Earth.</span></a> <br><b>...</b> He also places it at "the perdition of <b>ungodly men</b>," which must synchronize with<br> the epoch when the beast "goeth into perdition" (17:11), and "the remnant" are <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../bliss/a brief commentary on the apocalypse/the cleansing of the earth.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/on_the_catechising_of_the_uninstructed/chapter_19_of_the_co-existence_of.htm"><span class="l">Of the Co-Existence of Good and Evil in the Church, and their <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> And, notwithstanding this, God is most merciful and patient with <b>ungodly men</b>,<br> and offers them a place for penitence and amendment. 32. <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../on the catechising of the uninstructed/chapter 19 of the co-existence of.htm</font><p><a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_48_the_image_of_god.htm"><span class="l">The Image of God is not Wholly Blotted Out in These Unbelievers <b>...</b></span></a> <br><b>...</b> as yet in the number of those whom Christ's grace justifies, but rather as among<br> those some of whose actions (although they are those of <b>ungodly men</b>, who do <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 48 the image of god.htm</font><p><a href="/library/anonymous/scottish_psalter_and_paraphrases/psalm_1.htm"><span class="l">Psalm 1</span></a> <br><b>...</b> 8,6,8,6. ^1That man hath perfect blessedness,. who walketh not astray. In counsel<br> of <b>ungodly men</b>,. nor stands in sinners' way,. Nor sitteth in the scorner's chair <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/anonymous/scottish psalter and paraphrases/psalm 1.htm</font><p><a href="/library/kingsley/the_good_news_of_god/sermon_xxi_salvation.htm"><span class="l">Salvation</span></a> <br><b>...</b> words. These Jews had become thoroughly bad men. They were not <b>ungodly</b><br> <b>men</b>. They were very religious, orthodox, devout men. They <b>...</b> <br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">//christianbookshelf.org/kingsley/the good news of god/sermon xxi salvation.htm</font><a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/u/ungodly-men.htm"><span class="l"><b>Ungodly</b>-<b>men</b> (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><b>Ungodly</b>-<b>men</b>. Ungodly, <b>Ungodly</b>-<b>men</b>. Ungraceful . Multi-Version<br> Concordance <b>Ungodly</b>-<b>men</b> (1 Occurrence). 2 Samuel 22:5 <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/ungodly-men.htm - 6k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/ungodly.htm"><span class="l">Ungodly (41 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> heavens that now are, and the earth, by the same word have been stored up for fire,<br> being reserved against the day of judgment and destruction of <b>ungodly</b><b>men</b>. <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/ungodly.htm - 18k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/lasciviousness.htm"><span class="l">Lasciviousness (9 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> to entice in the lusts of the flesh." Jude 1:4 probably does not refer to any form<br> of sensuality in using the word descriptive of "<b>ungodly</b><b>men</b>" who perverted <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/lasciviousness.htm - 11k</font><p><a href="/topical/c/compassed.htm"><span class="l">Compassed (52 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> (KJV JPS ASV WBS). 2 Samuel 22:5 When the waves of death compassed me, the floods<br> of <b>ungodly</b><b>men</b> made me afraid; (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT NAS RSV). <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/c/compassed.htm - 22k</font><p><a href="/topical/j/jude.htm"><span class="l">Jude (4 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b><b>ungodly</b><b>men</b>" (Jude 1:4). They are enemies who feign to be friends, and hence, in<br> reality are spies and traitors; like a stealthy beast of prey they creep into <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/j/jude.htm - 40k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/ungraceful.htm"><span class="l">Ungraceful (1 Occurrence)</span></a><br><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/ungraceful.htm - 7k</font><p><a href="/topical/u/unawares.htm"><span class="l">Unawares (14 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jude 1:4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained<br> to this condemnation, <b>ungodly</b><b>men</b>, turning the grace of our God into <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/u/unawares.htm - 10k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/license.htm"><span class="l">License (3 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jude 1:4 For there are certain men who crept in secretly, even those who were long<br> ago written about for this condemnation: <b>ungodly</b><b>men</b>, turning the grace of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/license.htm - 8k</font><p><a href="/topical/l/licentiousness.htm"><span class="l">Licentiousness (10 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Jude 1:4 For there are certain men who crept in secretly, even those who were long<br> ago written about for this condemnation: <b>ungodly</b><b>men</b>, turning the grace of <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/l/licentiousness.htm - 9k</font><p><a href="/topical/f/flood.htm"><span class="l">Flood (70 Occurrences)</span></a><br><b>...</b> Figurative: nachal, "The floods of <b>ungodly</b><b>men</b> (the Revised Version (British and<br> American) "ungodliness," the Revised Version, margin "Hebrew Belial") made me <b>...</b><br><font color="#ff6600" size="-1">/f/flood.htm - 31k</font><p><a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/apostasy.html">What is apostasy and how can I recognize it? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Muslim-why-Jesus-die.html">Why did Isa/Jesus have to die? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/book-of-Enoch.html">What is the book of Enoch and should it be in the Bible? | GotQuestions.org</a><br /><br /><a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div><span class="encheading">Ungodly-men (1 Occurrence)</span><p><span class="rtext"><a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">2 Samuel 22:5</a></span><br />When the waves of death compassed me, the floods of <span class="boldtext">ungodly-men</span> made me afraid;<br /><span class="source">(WBS)</span><a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><p class="pspc"><a href="/topical/u/ungodly-men.htm">Ungodly-men</a></p><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/ungodly-men.htm">Ungodly-men (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/ungracious.htm">Ungracious (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/u/untoward.htm">Untoward (1 Occurrence)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/graceful.htm">Graceful (6 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/d/deem.htm">Deem (4 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/c/clothe.htm">Clothe (52 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/h/hard.htm">Hard (733 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/e/exploration.htm">Exploration</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/g/grace.htm">Grace (277 Occurrences)</a></p><p class="pspc2"><a href="/topical/p/palestine.htm">Palestine (1 Occurrence)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/u/ungodly_speech.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Ungodly Speech"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Ungodly Speech" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/u/ungraceful.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Ungraceful"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Ungraceful" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <br /><br /> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>