The Seven Deadly Sins

Posted in Deadlands, Educational Leadership, Global Leadership, Leadership, Leadership Development, Seven Deadly Sins by Dr. Byron L. Ernest on August 17, 2025

Those that follow my blog know that I love the band, Deadlands. They created an incredible EP titled, SEVEN. The EP is about the seven deadly sins. There are seven songs that exquisitely deal with the seven sins. They inspired me to take a deep dive into each of the deadly sins and study Kasey Karlsen’s take on the sins through her lyrics. She is very talented at creating the stories of the sins and the lessons we can learn. I blogged about each of the sins based on the songs.

This was such a great study that I wanted to provide a place for you all to access them in one place. Here they are:

We need to be aware of how susceptible we are to the dark power of our own disordered desires. Deadlands giving us this collection as a reminder of sin as self-destructive habit that shapes our lives is very powerful. As humans we must recognize the struggle between good and evil.

This all reminds me of what it says in Proverbs:

For your ways are in full view of the Lord, and he examines all your paths.

The evil deeds of the wicked ensnare them; the cords of their sins hold them fast.

For lack of discipline they will die, led astray by their own great folly.

(5:21–23 NIV)

The 23rd verse here is very powerful. Kasey’s lyrics in the seven songs remind us to be disciplined and not let our folly keep us from being a positive influence on others.

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