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NASB | 1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 1 John 3:9 No one who is born of God [deliberately, knowingly, and habitually] practices sin, because God's seed [His principle of life, the essence of His righteous character] remains [permanently] in him [who is born again--who is reborn from above--spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose]; and he [who is born again] cannot habitually [live a life characterized by] sin, because he is born of God and longs to please Him. |
Subject: let not sin reign |
Bible Note: Dear fran1946, I agree with your main point which is "Here John is not teaching sinless perfection, He speaks here of habitual practice of known sinful acts. The true beleiver's actions will conform to the character of his true Father." But I do have a problem with your usage of the term "mistake". "Mistake" is a word that is used in today's culture to soften even the worst evil deeds. Politicians, celebrities and even preachers have mis-used this word to the extent, that the population as a whole are adopting it themselves as a way to blunt the sharp point of guilt! Eccl 5:6 Do not let your speech cause you to sin and do not say in the presence of the messenger of God that it was a mistake. Webster's defines "mistake" as "To err in knowledge, perception, opinion, or judgment; to commit an unintentional error." The key word in the definition is UNINTENTIONAL. I believe that in order for sin to be sin it must be intentional! Oh sure, we often rationalize and justity our sins to ourselves, but in our hearts we know that it is pure rebellion against our Lord and King. Is what you said a biblical principle? "A fault is a mistake that one make, but if that mistake continues to be make it will become sin." If so...can you offer a scriptural foundation for your statement? Adam and Eve did were not cursed by God for making a mistake! When they ate of the forbidden fruit, they did so knowing that the eating was rebellion against the commandment of God. I am sorry if I sound a bit cranky about this, but it is a sore point with me. Mistakes are always innocent; they are never intentional. God Bless, John Reformed |