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1 | sin is the absence of right behavior? | 1 John 3:4 | inheavenseyes | 60190 | ||
Lawlessness is sin, that's true but are we to base sin just on the absence of right behavior or not abiding the law? Do we think if we can come up with a comprehensive enough sin list, and avoid all the items on the list, that the effort will make us sinless? |
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2 | sin is the absence of right behavior? | 1 John 3:4 | Timothy Paul | 60283 | ||
Hi inheavenseyes, love your handle (o: It helps me if I put sin into two categories: there are sins of comission, (ones that we commit) and sins of omission, (when we fail to do our duty) Sin is simply disobeying God, as Adam and Eve painfully found out in the 3rd chapter of Genesis. Yet, sin also includes any unintended trespasses. (my definition of trespass is to step over the line) see Lev. 4:1-2,"AND THE Lord said to Moses, Say to the Israelites, If anyone shall sin through error or unwittingly in any of the things which the Lord has commanded not to be done, and shall do any one of them-- (AMP) So, even if it is unintentional, it is still sin. Sometimes we may sin and not even realize it until later. This is why God's laws are such an important gift. They are there to teach and guide us so we don't keep repeating the same sin. We must remember that sin is our nature and it is the universal separation of people from God. Romans 6:23 says For the wages which sin pays is death, but the [bountiful] free gift of God is eternal life through (in union with) Jesus Christ our Lord.(AMP) For God so loved the world , He gave His only Son... and He did this while we were yet sinners. Sorry, but my answer has to be No. There is no effort on our part capable of making us sinless. We must trust the truth that Jesus was sent to break through the barrier that separated us from God. When Jesus hung dying and said "It is finished" the curtain that separated the Holy Place from the Most Holy Place was torn in two, effectively removing the barrier between God and humanity. We still commit sin, but forgiveness is an ongoing process. Peace, Tim |
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3 | follow-up | 1 John 3:4 | inheavenseyes | 60350 | ||
greetings Tim, Thanks for the answer but you seem to agree the same that sin is still base on behavior, neglecting to do what is right ( comission and omission) even when you said we just have to trust Christ who forgives, you're no stil go back to behavior, isn't it. it's not making the question complicated but i want an answer to whether sin is just base on behavior? Thanks and hope to hear from you again! Peace to you as well! inheavenseyes |
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4 | follow-up | 1 John 3:4 | Timothy Paul | 60406 | ||
Hi inheavenseyes, Yes, I guess I do feel that sin is based on behavior, but many times sinful thoughts will creep into my head and this is what is uncontrollable (at least for me). I believe we do sin in thought as well as deed. See Mat 5:28 "But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart." What we do have control over is whether these sinful thoughts will lead to sinful actions and, I admit, many times they have and most likely will again. Although not in reference to the above sin, but there are so many others, that I have been known to act hastily and commit a violation even before I am aware of it. This is why I do not think that the human brain, or willpower for that matter, is powerful enough to list every sin and be careful enough to never transgress another law again. Does this answer your question a little more clearly? May your hope and strength flourish, Tim |
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5 | follow-up | 1 John 3:4 | inheavenseyes | 60417 | ||
Thanks Tim, I agree with you to some extent. let me share you why i'd ask you this question at a later time. again, thanks and may God bless you, too. inheavenseyes |
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6 | follow-up | 1 John 3:4 | Timothy Paul | 60423 | ||
Thank you inheavenseyes, You have a very interesting thread going here and I appreciate your inviting responses. your promise to share the reason is intriguing as well. Please feel free to write to timl@wi.rr.com if you ever wish. Peace and Agape, Tim |
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7 | follow-up | 1 John 3:4 | inheavenseyes | 60446 | ||
Thanks Tim, I'll write u soon and I'll do share what is it I'll let this forum know as well! God Bless! inheavenseyes |
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