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Is all Sin really the same?
Dave in Tenn:
"Guilty of all" doesn't mean "guilty of each". I completely agree with Moises (and his recommendation of the transcript/bible study).
I'd only add that if anybody thinks they would never commit any particular sin regardless of the circumstances, then he or she is guilty of a worse sin (to my mind)--the sin of lawlessness itself, disbelief in the Sovereignty of God. We all not only could, but WOULD commit any sin, given the right circumstances. There is nothing in any of us lumps of clay that would stop that, only the Hands of the Potter. Fear Him.
1Co 6:11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.
...each in his own turn.
onelovedread:
JFK
If God hates sinners, then technically He hates the whole world since all have sinned.
the truth:
This is a interesting topic I must say.It seems as from the Obama quotes..that some play the 'WE should live by the golden rule card."Love your neighbor as yourself.And then some play" God hate sin and sinners card" which is also true.How come we cant marry them both up together?How about lets love the person even though they may be gay and be assurd to show them were their lifestyle is sin against God.And then low and behold remember "Why do you look at the speack in your brother eye when you have a plank in yours. And let me just add.. Why does it seem that so many people on here want to be like Ray?In the way they address people that is ?First let it be made clear...I love Ray Smith !God has used him so awesomely to teach his elect.But I would not want to be Ray Smith or anyone else for that matter. I only want to be like Jesus!Did Jesus kick some butt out of the temple?Yes!Did he do it because he hated those people?you answer that question yourself.But I truly feel it was a act of Righteous Anger...you know "Be angry but sin not kind."If I am angry at sin in someones life. I want it to be because I truly do love and care about their walk with the Creator.Not because I think I am better or I could not be there accept for the grace of God!If we choose to pick a side or play a certain card in these life sitiuations, rather than marry them together in the fullness that is Christ.We will be 1.A clanging symbol without love. OR 2.Having a form of Godliness but denying the power."So as with anything..be like a cow eat the hay and leave the stuble.thetruth
eggi:
--- Quote from: Dave in Tenn on May 14, 2012, 02:04:51 PM ---
I'd only add that if anybody thinks they would never commit any particular sin regardless of the circumstances, then he or she is guilty of a worse sin (to my mind)--the sin of lawlessness itself, disbelief in the Sovereignty of God. We all not only could, but WOULD commit any sin, given the right circumstances.
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Thanks Dave for pointing this out! It really is a timely statement, now as always. I'm beginning to think that among the most difficult things we all must overcome is to get rid of the idea that we are better somehow, and more capable than others. We all had and have to a certain amount this attitude, and God willing it is burned out of us as we fail and SEE our faults and shortcomings. This attitude really lies at the heart of the human ego. Perhaps a bit less with women, so women are usually better than men in this regard. :)
I remember when I learned that there is nothing I can do to save anyone or anything for that matter, and that there is nothing I can do to save or improve myself. Of course this doesn't mean that I get into a passive status quo, it just means that it is God who improves us, not ourselves. In the moment I realized the truth of it, I felt all worried and hurt inside. I guess it was my pride which got a huge blow. But then, when I started thinking about this and accepting it, I began to feel very peaceful and at ease. There is nothing I can do, God will do it!
We are not any better, we are all guilty of all.
God bless you all,
Eirik
Gina:
The gay marriage issue is nothing more than a political red herring.
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