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NASB | James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of all. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | James 2:10 For whoever keeps the whole Law but stumbles in one point, he has become guilty of [breaking] all of it. |
Bible Question:
Groing up I have always heard that all sins are equal in eyes of GOD. I was wondering if the is any scripture in the bible that says anything to that effect or if in fact some sins are worse than others. |
Bible Answer: I suggest the answer to your question lies in the nature of God's perfect holiness, a state in which sin of any kind cannot be present. James 2:10 says "For whoever keeps the whole law and yet stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it." This point is also emphasized in Romans 3:23 "...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God..." However, we can rejoice in the fact that "...there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus..." -- Romans 8:1 While the practical worldly consequences of sins may vary according to circumstances, in God's eyes all sin is incompatible with His presence. Thus, we need Jesus to cleanse us of all our sin, so we can enter His Presence, so we may participate in the love He has planned for us. However, in Matthew 12:31-32, Jesus says "... every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come." Many theologians understand this in the following way: if you cannot see or refuse to recognize the One who forgives, i.e. the Holy Spirit, then it is logically impossible for you to ask for and receive forgiveness from whom you have offended. That is, if you deny the authority of the Spirit, you cut yourself off from the realm of forgiveness itself. In this sense, I submit the worst sin is to convince yourself that the Holy Spirit is the devil, because this is the ultimate hardness of heart and at some point, God, according to his wisdom, will give you over to your decision. Parable |
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