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Mar 9 2011 10:28am
Remember that brethren, we walk in the newness of life in Christ. Its Him living through us.

When people say, I accidentally fell into sin, thats no excuse. Every sin is a choice. You can choose to sin, or not sin. The devil can tempt us to sin, but we don't have to.

To the unbeliever of course, they don't have anything protecting them from it, so they see it as a normal "natural" way of life. And thats the problem, the unbeliever compares himself with animals in a way, and assumes that everything "natural" is ok. Then also assumes that homosexuality is "natural" for example, but when we look at the way things are designed, its clearly un-natural. I say this from experience, since I was an unbeliever my entire life, so this is accurate.

But we as believers and redeemed in Christ, don't have to walk in sin, but now can walk in righteousness. By His righteousness.

Just a word of encouragement for my fellow beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Blessings to you all in the coming times, and may His will be done.
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Mar 9 2011 12:50pm
Homosexuality occurs naturally and it isn't a choice any more than heterosexuality is a choice. That's just something you're going to have to accept.

PS: Nothing was "designed."
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Homosexuality occurs naturally and it isn't a choice any more than heterosexuality is a choice. That's just something you're going to have to accept.

PS: Nothing was "designed."


This is not the religious debate forum, its christian fellowship.
Go find a different forum.
Torm this thread brings to mind a great verse

1 cor 10:12-13
So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to mankind. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it.
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Mar 9 2011 01:41pm
Sometimes im thinking, woow these guys are really smart.

Im Christian too, love God & Jesus Christ,

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Mar 9 2011 02:01pm
You may sin without knowing what you were about to do was or would create wrong. It could of been an accident.

In some instances it just may not have been avoidable.
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Mar 9 2011 05:03pm
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Remember that brethren, we walk in the newness of life in Christ. Its Him living through us.

When people say, I accidentally fell into sin, thats no excuse. Every sin is a choice. You can choose to sin, or not sin. The devil can tempt us to sin, but we don't have to.

To the unbeliever of course, they don't have anything protecting them from it, so they see it as a normal "natural" way of life. And thats the problem, the unbeliever compares himself with animals in a way, and assumes that everything "natural" is ok. Then also assumes that homosexuality is "natural" for example, but when we look at the way things are designed, its clearly un-natural. I say this from experience, since I was an unbeliever my entire life, so this is accurate.

But we as believers and redeemed in Christ, don't have to walk in sin, but now can walk in righteousness. By His righteousness.

Just a word of encouragement for my fellow beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Blessings to you all in the coming times, and may His will be done.


You did an excellent job with this. Everyone should always remember, we are going to sin. The difference is a Christian should not sin willfully.
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Mar 9 2011 05:08pm
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You may sin without knowing what you were about to do was or would create wrong. It could of been an accident.

In some instances it just may not have been avoidable.


It is true, all men sin but in Luke 12:47-48 Jesus makes a distinction in the punishment of the man who sins against his knowledge which is willfully sinning, and the man who sins in ignorance this would include by accident or unknowingly. The man who sins against his knowledge will be "beaten with many stripes," while the man who sins through ignorance will be beaten with "few stripes." What we see here is the man who sinned through ignorance was still accountable for his sins. He was punished for them; he did receive stripes, though they were few stripes. Thus, ignorance does not excuse a man from the responsibility for his sins. Jesus taught that the man who sinned in ignorance, "though he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and he shall bear his iniquity."
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It is true, all men sin but in Luke 12:47-48 Jesus makes a distinction in the punishment of the man who sins against his knowledge which is willfully sinning, and the man who sins in ignorance this would include by accident or unknowingly. The man who sins against his knowledge will be "beaten with many stripes," while the man who sins through ignorance will be beaten with "few stripes." What we see here is the man who sinned through ignorance was still accountable for his sins. He was punished for them; he did receive stripes, though they were few stripes. Thus,ignorance does not excuse a man from the responsibility for his sins. Jesus taught that the man who sinned in ignorance, "though he wist it not, yet is he guilty, and he shall bear his iniquity."


So what you mean is , If i sin, im going to hell or what?

Cause Jesus forgives everything ? if we love him
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So what you mean is , If i sin, im going to hell or what?

Cause Jesus forgives everything ? if we love him


Here is an example from scripture:

There was a woman who was caught in adultery, about to be stoned to death in the townsquare. All of the people had stones ready, and were about to throw them and kill her.

Jesus showed up, He said to the crowd: "He who is without sin, cast the first stone."

They all dropped their stones and walked away.

Jesus then said to the woman: "Where are your accusers?"

"They're gone", the woman replied.

Jesus then said: "I don't condemn you either, but now go your way and sin no more."
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As you can see with that situation, we should be thankful that we were forgiven, and since we got a clean slate, go our way and "Sin no more."
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Mar 9 2011 10:22pm
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So what you mean is , If i sin, im going to hell or what?

Cause Jesus forgives everything ? if we love him


Well there is more to it than that. One thing to remember, normally, "but not always" when I say something I try my best to back it up with scripture "which sometimes leads to long replies". What I am getting at is, don't take my word for anything, look it up and see if I am telling the truth.

As for your question, sin separates us from God.

Isaiah 59:2 (New King James Version)
But your iniquities have separated you from your God; And your sins have hidden His face from you, So that He will not hear.

Romans 3:23 (New King James Version)
For all have sinned, and fall short of the glory of God;

1 John 1:10 (New King James Version)
If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.

James 2:10 (New King James Version)
For whoever shall keep the whole law, and yet stumble in one point, he is guilty of all.

You say, "Cause Jesus forgives everything ? if we love him".
Jesus said in John 14:15 (New King James Version)
If you love Me, keep My commandments.

Now, what are God's commandments?
You must believe that Jesus is the Son of God and died on the cross for your sins. (Acts 8:37). You must repent of your sins (Luke 13:3), you must confess Jesus as Lord (Matthew 10:32) and you must be baptized for the remission of sins (Acts 2:38; 22:16). Then you must remain faithful and continue learning how to serve God (II Peter 3:18).

If a person does these then God will hear their prayers, remember Isaiah 59:2. If a Christain prays and ask for forgivness God will forgive. But, one must be a child of God by obeying God's commandments before their sins can be forgiven.
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