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NASB | 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we are deceiving ourselves and the truth is not in us. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 1:8 If we say we have no sin [refusing to admit that we are sinners], we delude ourselves and the truth is not in us. [His word does not live in our hearts.] |
Subject: Is sinless perfection possible on earth? |
Bible Note: Tim You made the statement that, " the difference for the believer is that we don't HAVE TO disobey God." Do you then believe the inverse of this is true that an unbeliever has to disobey God? Let us look at adultery, does a unsaved person have to commit adultery? Why does he do it? First he probably thinks there will be not consequences no heaven no hell. Second he likes sex. Third illicit sex is more exciting more full of promise. Now look at the saved man. Does he not have the choice to commit adultery? He still likes sex. He still thinks illicit sex is more exciting or has more promise. But the difference is he knows it has consequences Heaven and hell. He also knows if he really loves Jesus he will obey Jesus. But his nature never changed. Just his knowledge of the certianity of consequences. |