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NASB | 1 John 3:4 ¶ Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:4 ¶ Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness [ignoring God's law by action or neglect or by tolerating wrongdoing--being unrestrained by His commands and His will]. |
Bible Question:
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 |
Bible Answer: 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 |