The concept of the “seven deadly sins” arises from Christian tradition and is not explicitly listed in the Bible. However, these sins are derived from biblical teachings about behaviors and attitudes that are particularly harmful to one’s spiritual life. Here is a brief overview of each with examples:

1. Pride: An excessive belief in one’s abilities, placing oneself above others. The Bible warns against pride in Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” An example of pride is the story of King Nebuchadnezzar, who boasted about his power and was humbled by God (Daniel 4).
2. Envy: Desiring what others have, whether it be status, abilities, or possessions. Proverbs 14:30 says, “A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones.” Cain’s jealousy of Abel, which led to the first murder (Genesis 4), demonstrates envy.
3. Wrath: Uncontrolled anger or hatred towards others. James 1:20 teaches, “For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God.” An example is when Moses, in anger, struck the rock instead of speaking to it as God commanded (Numbers 20:10-12).
4. Sloth: Laziness or the failure to act and utilize one’s talents. Proverbs 6:9-11 warns, “How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?” In the parable of the talents, the servant who buried his talent instead of using it was rebuked for his slothfulness (Matthew 25:14-30).
5. Greed: Intense and selfish desire for wealth or power. 1 Timothy 6:10 states, “For the love of money is the root of all evil.” The parable of the rich fool, who hoarded his wealth and was not rich toward God, illustrates greed (Luke 12:16-21).
6. Gluttony: Over-indulgence and over-consumption to the point of waste. Proverbs 23:20-21 advises, “Be not among winebibbers; among riotous eaters of flesh: For the drunkard and the glutton shall come to poverty.” The Israelites’ craving for meat in the wilderness, leading to God’s displeasure, shows gluttony (Numbers 11).
7. Lust: Intense and uncontrolled desire, especially of a sexual nature. Matthew 5:28 quotes Jesus saying, “But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.” King David’s desire for Bathsheba is a classic biblical example of lust (2 Samuel 11).

These sins are considered “deadly” because they can destroy one’s relationship with God and others if left unchecked. The remedy lies in pursuing virtues and seeking God’s guidance, as the Apostle Paul writes in Galatians 5:22-23, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”