Alienation

A state of being separate or apart from something or someone, often accompanied by an awareness of the separation. Human beings are alienated from God on account of sin. Alienation is also encountered in other areas of life, including relations between believers, and between believers and secular society.

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Alienation from God because of sin Sin causes separation from God Ga 5:4; Col 1:21 See also Is 59:1–2; Eze 39:23–24 Seen in discomfort in God’s presence Ge 3:8–10 See also Is 6:5; Lk 5:8 Seen in defeat in battle Dt 1:42 See also Nu 14:41–45; Jos 7:11–12; Jdg 2:11–15 Seen in unanswered prayer Is 59:1–2…