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| Shall We Keep On Sinning? By No Means! |
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Pornography, prostitution, extramarital affairs, drug addiction, alcoholism…As Christians, are we not to live above these things? You may have done one or more of these things, or any number of things that would be considered “un” Christian. Hopefully if you did, it was before you became a Christian. Now, you are expected to live to a higher standard. Yet, so many, even after giving their lives to Christ, still get caught up in the humanness of this earth. 7:15 I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. 7:16 Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good. 7:17 So then it is no longer I that do it, but sin which dwells within me. 7:18 For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh. I can will what is right, but I cannot do it. 7:19 For I do not do the good I want, but the evil I do not want is what I do. 7:20 Now if I do what I do not want, it is no longer I that do it, but sin which dwells within me. 7:21 So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand. 7:22 For I delight in the law of God, in my inmost self, 7:23 but I see in my members another law at war with the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin which dwells in my members. 7:24 Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? 7:25 Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I of myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin.
Becoming a Christian does not get rid of all sin. If only it were that easy!!!! We cannot go five seconds without sinning. If you think you are sin free I would say you are fooling yourself, and the devil has you right where he wants you. And sin is sin, right? No matter what we do, sin is sin in God’s eyes…in our own eyes however, some sins are worse than others. But all of them break the Lord’s heart, where some sins are more tolerable in our hearts than other sins. 8:9 But you are not in the flesh, you are in the Spirit, if in fact the Spirit of God dwells in you. Any one who does not have the Spirit of Christ does not belong to him. 8:10 But if Christ is in you, although your bodies are dead because of sin, your spirits are alive because of righteousness. 8:11 If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit which dwells in you.
If we have the spirit of God living within us, how can evil reside in our hearts as well? Because our mortal sinful bodies are still a part of us as long as we are a part of this world. However, our spirits are safe with God. But if I have received Christ, I should WANT to do everything possible to TRY to please Him…and give up my selfishness and pleasing myself.
6:1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 6:2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 6:3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 6:4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, so that as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life.
Newness of life…(The NIV says "live a new life", which I prefer). Someone who has accepted Christ must stop willful sinning. The behaviors that got us into trouble before we became Christians should not be a part of our lives any longer. We have a new standard to live up to. People are watching us to see if we mess up, and how we handle our mistakes. We are role models for others who follow in our steps. 10:26 For if we sin deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 10:27 but a fearful prospect of judgment, and a fury of fire which will consume the adversaries.
TO BE CONTINUED...
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April 14, 2008 at 5:50am |
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| Very good blog Deb! |
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Good blog Deb...and I am sorry to hear about your friend
God Bless |
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10:26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, 10:27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
Amen Deb, Hmmmmmmmmmmmm ! |
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| Looking forward to the continuance of this message. |
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| wonderful blog. Thank you. God's blessings to you♥ |
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April 14, 2008 at 7:15am |
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| What a word! : ) |
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Of course every one commits willful sins. We all know this though we may try to spin it one way or another. I am yet to hear anyone ever say they committed an unwilling sin.
There is no need for another sacrifice for our SINS. BECAUSE the ONE sacrifice of JESUS extended to ALL generations and ALL people backward and forward.
God is NOT holding sins against anyone in this world. (2cor 5:17:19)
No more sacrifice needed for any willful sins.
This is Good News......................BUT....don't go and destroy your BODY over this good news.
Praise the LORD for God's ONE Sacrifice.
and if you disagree...then there ain't NOBODY going to Heaven.
For all have willfully sinned.
Just telling it like it really is.
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| Deb, great blog! I like how you differentiated between how God views sin and how we do. It is we who put sins into categories, some worse than others, not God. But we must be aware that to God, even the smallest imperfection has the potential for devastating spiritual consequences. People who stop at being "good" get nowhere with God! |
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| This is good...although I honestly have beat the 5 second record for not sinning...no really! Back when I actually "felt" the peace of God with me and "felt" the walking by the Spirit. I actually honestly did not sin a whole bunch. I did sin, but not like constantly like "opps" all day, and trust me: I was around abrasive ppl and a street ministry; the temptation was ever before me. lol It's obtainable, but it's a process of killing our flesh. The deader the flesh, the more Christ reigns in us and the less we sin. We just need to be constantly seeking to move forward and to kill more and more of the sinful self. |
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| You've got it right on!! So many times we try to categorize sin into big or little. No such thing-sin is sin! This earthly body is weak! As you brought out, We must daily struggle to stay sin free. |
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April 14, 2008 at 1:24pm |
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Stuart, Thank you!
Minister Ayanna, I appreciate your thoughts and concern.
Paul, Thank you!
Cheryl, I am glad you are looking forward to the next installments! :)
Growing, Amen....
Tina, thank you, and blessings to you.
Eliza, thank you!
kingdomwithin, oh yes, we all willfully sin. I wasn't trying to say that we don't. But there are some people who want everyone to believe that they are "saints" and they are at that same time having affairs or looking at porn (as just two examples). I think we can control those willful sins, it is the other ones, the day to day ones, like getting angry with your spouse, or kids, or saying bad words or any number of things that we do every day, sometimes without even thinking. It is those sins that we can't stop. But if you are a Christian and you are willfully committing adultery, then something is wrong with that picture. If you did the things you used to do as a Christian, and there was no change whatsoever in who you are now from what you were then, how can you say there was any change at all? I am trying to point out that when we become a Christian, there must be an obviouse change in who we are, and we cannot go back to being who we were. Yes, we will always sin as long as we are here on this earth, but as we humans who like to categorize sins, the worst ones should not be a part of who we are anymore.
Mike, it is sad to note that there are many, many people who think that just by being "good" they will get to heaven, and they will have a rude awakening when that final day comes!
Lara, I believe if you really try hard you can go without sinning at least five seconds. lol But it does take constant vigilance, and let's face it, we cannot keep up that kind of vigilance forever.
Shirley, It is hard to understand how some sins that we consider bad, are the same in God's eyes as the "little" ones. But it is true.
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April 15, 2008 at 8:27am |
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| Yeah, Deb, it's a struggle for so many of us to stay on the right road. Some can deal with sin or sinful thoughts better than others...we just need to read the headlines to see many public religious figures that have fallen from grace. I've said elsewhere while commenting on MyChurch that God doesn't reward success, only faithfulness. God is intelligent enough to know that not all of us can be successful in all endeavors of spiritual maturity and fidelity. Good thing His grace is abundant and our faith can be made stronger day by day in order to overcome that which the world throws at us. |
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April 15, 2008 at 12:14pm |
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| Ed, you are absolutely right...I am so thankful that God is full of Grace and can make us whole when our sin separates us from ourselves. We must remain faithful to Him and I think faithfulness is a sign of maturity in Christ. |
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| Awesome Post!!! I know today I say >>>>what would jesus do, then I proceeed. |
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April 16, 2008 at 8:41am |
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Steve, Yes, I would agree that some people think that if they are saved, then they are forgiven and they keep right on sinning. That should not be the way we look at it though. We sin sometimes and not even realize we have done it. I try to pray that God will make me aware of anything that I done that was a sin that I am not aware of.
Donna, that is a good way to look at things...figure out what Jesus would have done and then do that. |
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Excellent blog Deb!
God gives us the desires of our hearts. I seem to be stuck on that verse here lately. To me, that doesn't mean He gives us whatever our carnal self wants. He gives us what our heart desires. Our heart, in my opinion, is our spirit. Or maybe it is a combination of our spirit and the spirit of our mind. (Eph. 4:24) What I do know is that our heart, in biblical terms, is not the blood pumping organ in the center of our chest.
For the born again new testament believer, he has given us a new heart and a clean spirit. It's a done deal. Therefore, the desires of our spirit, He gives us. He puts those in us. He changes our "want to"
I know this is repetitive to you Deb. You have heard me say this a few times over the past couple of weeks. But I think it goes along with the exact point you are saying here.
Great message my friend! |
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April 16, 2008 at 7:04pm |
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| Amen! As usual excellent blog! |
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A scary reality. NO SIN WHATSOEVER CAN HINDER OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD.
It may hinder our mental state of mind though. Maybe even our neighbors state of mind. It may even hinder our simple comforts from becoming fully manifested. It might even feed a small snake who in time becomes a vice of a Dragon in control.
But No Sin whatsoever can Hinder our relationship with God. God will never allow Sin to be added into our Heavenly accounts again.
This all is true, But if we doubt what I just said, then our state of Mind is very vulnerable to becoming weakened by the act of Sin.
.........To the PURE allllllllllllllll things are PURE. Material Contamination (flesh) CAN NOT effect our Spiritual Beings.
Tit 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
Think twice before you SIN.........Do You Believe or Do you Doubt. This will determine what "effects" Sin has on you.
Thank You Jesus for the PURE Spirit you have given me.
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April 17, 2008 at 6:06am |
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Michael, I think that our minds have been on the same subject over the last few weeks. At least I can relate to what you are saying in your blogs, and they seem to tie into mine. Thanks for your comments.
Cheryl, thank you!
kingdom, I can say that no sin can separate us from God...as long as, we have accepted Jesus as our Savior. Once we are saved, we belong to God and He fills us with the Holy Spirit, but there are some who do fall away. What do you think will happen to those if they don't repent and turn back to God? I think sin CAN hinder our relationship with God. Even on a day to day basis...He may forgive us already, but our sins grieve Him, and hurt Him. It won't affect His love for us, but it can hurt our relationship if we continue to do things that grieve Him, especially if we don't learn from our mistakes. I so appreciate your comments!!! |
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Great blog, Deb!
I agree with your thoughts and look forward to the future thoughts you have, as well. Keep up the great blogs! I've found that you blog about many interesting, important subjects. |
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Hi Deb;
Thank you for the welcome. I am always a bit concerned when I post something and nobody can see my face. I Love all you men and ladies, and do not have a spirit that wants to control anyone. I do not attempt to convert anyone as all power is Of the Lord and he does what he does. Any time there is change being granted by the Father above, there will be some traditionalist that feel a threat to their prized possession. (Jesus)
Of course we all Know Truth does not need a defender. His Roots are well planted and Truth can endure any time through out history. We are just discussing these matters and to all eat what we desire and spit out what we do not desire, or pass on it.
Deb....
point # 1Jesus IS IS IS the Savior of the entire world (all the kingdom of Mankind (men/wo-man)
(1Tim4:10)
Point # 2 ......God LOVES the entire world. ...and NO THING can separate from this LOVE.
This is from GOD"S perspective not a human brain ideology. (John 3:16 /Rom. 8:35/39)
Point # 3 .....We are all saved/ just not all aware of it (1Tim 2:1 give thanks for ALL MEN/Woman)
GOD says(not men's brains) God says HE WILLS ALL MANKING TO BE SAVED(1Tim2:4)
Who gave himself a ransom for ALL. Notice Debbie...it says MEN/women not believers who accept him.(1Tim2:6)
and the last point........ to be testified in due time.............
Maybe this is not the Time as many people do not like a testimony where God is the One saving Us. They prefer the old law and ways where we attempt to build a tower and meet God.
Peace.......
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April 18, 2008 at 6:06am |
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Yahschild, thank you for your kind comments, and I am glad that you found something interesting to take from it.
Kingdom, I agree that God loves everyone, and nothing we do can change that. However, that said, I do think that we can separate ourselves from Him. He gives us a choice of whether to believe in Him or not, and those that choose to not believe in Him will go to hell. I do believe there is a hell, and you can read a blog that I wrote about that here and I am assuming by what you wrote that you believe that all will be saved and that there is no hell. I do not want to get into an argument, or put you down for what you believe. That is not my intention here. But I do not believe that all will be saved. Read the parable of the wedding feast, in Matthew 22:1-14. There will be some who choose not to follow Jesus, no matter how He tries to convince them otherwise. That is a sad fact but true. There would be no need for Jesus if we were all destined to be saved from our sins no matter what we did, whether we accepted Christ or not. God could have just said we would all enjoy heaven, and the whole hanging on a cross could have been avoided.
I do appreciate your thoughts. It keeps me thinking, even if I don't necessarily agree with them. |
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| The complexity and application of text and dialogue for answers sometimes fails to answer personal heartfelt emotions. All have sinned.. Yet we do not continue in degredation and folly. We grow as Christians and Loving neighbors. Our lives are dedicated to service and fellowship. To ease the burden,dry the tears, restore hope and joy. However far I may have been from God and from his Holy spirit he was always with me,waiting for my need to discover his Love. |
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April 18, 2008 at 5:49pm |
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| Twrdword, yes, God is always right there with us, no matter where we go or what we do. He wants us to want Him, to love Him and let Him love us. So many people who don't choose this way miss out on a relationship with Him that can be such a wonderful experience if only they would try it. |
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| Deb, you are right, cuz we grow weary and have times of discouragement or just plain laziness. Most of us do, anyways.....or we just get too "busy." |
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April 21, 2008 at 10:48am |
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| Lara, yes we do, and I am just as guilty as the next person of letting this world interfere with my relationship with Jesus, but if we work on it long enough, it should become a part of who we are. At least, that is how I feel about it. |
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Most Christians I have met along the way all seem to believe deep down that Salvation is based on attitude. They will say that a "wilful sin" is not covered by the Blood of Jesus according to the verse above" but when their own private wilful sins are targeted they some how get them "covered" again by the merit based on attitude. I know everyone expects God to be merciful to themselves. But again they are setting themselves up come Judgment day by the words that proceed out of their mouths concerning forgiveness (A position flowing out of their heart)
Mat 7:2 For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
This includes all of us. For God has placed All sins on the altar and covered ALL sin by the sacrifice of Jesus. There is No sin left that is not covered By the Blood of Jesus. This is not saying that the sin can not be committed. It is saying that there is no Sin that is not covered in by the blood of Jesus.(blasphemy of the Holy Spirit is not what most people think it is) Jesus said ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL sins of man would be forgiven.
Mar 3:28 Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme:
Now after this debt is officially forgiven of ourselves, we go and "Hold charges" based on certain attitudes, against anyone whatsoever (believer or unbeliever) We are in fact usurping the Official Heavenly ruling and applying a charge to another human being. We are Judging the matter as not officially cancelled. Thereby, provoking a Judgment of correction upon those who executed the judgment.
I can but warn any of you SINS ARE FORGIVEN BY THE HIGHEST COURT OF HEAVEN TO ALL OF MANKIND.
The issue in not about Sins applied to the individual account but rather the ignorance or blindness or even immaturity of the doer of the acts.
The issues of Sin remain here on earth to be worked out according the the level of maturity of the individual living their lives. No debt will or CAN BE applied to a child of human kind.
Ole bye the way Deb......Interesting blog .......peace.........
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April 28, 2008 at 6:16am |
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| Kingdom, I respect all that you are saying. I agree that children, until they are of an age of responsibility where they can discern between right and wrong, are not judged. So if they die at that age, they immediately go to heaven. But adults, those that are able to discern between right and wrong, good and evil, if they have not chosen to follow God, and asked for forgiveness from Him, will go to hell. What about people who have never even heard of Jesus? I don't know...I am sure that people die every day and have never heard about Jesus or what He stands for. Are they judged in the same way? I would hope not, but only God knows the answer to that. Like Hebrews says, in the 10th chapter, verses 26 and 27, 10:26 For if we sin deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 10:27 but a fearful prospect of judgment, and a fury of fire which will consume the adversaries. If we sin after we know the truth we are facing judgement...that is what that says. |
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