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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: Can we determine thr truth of the matter |
Bible Note: Dear Armand, I do not mean to denigrate or disregard your discerning of our faulty attitudes. However, if you want to expose the sin in others, then it is probably done best directly, personally, and privately with that person, taking care that you do not fall under the same temptation (Galatians 6:1-6). The Holy Spirit is a far better prompter to self examination (John 16:8b) than we are. Indeed, what good will it be to anyone if the prompting does not come from Him? Remember that we are a Study Bible Forum. We are not -- by explicit request of our gracious host -- a Biblical Counseling Forum. Thank you for supporting those objectives and principles over the years, sir. In Him, Doc |