Originally Posted by
revelarts
dmp, symantic games? I think you'd agree that sin is serious, Christ die for it. it's no game in my mind.
as far as understanding what yours saying, dmp , well don't assume that because I think you are wrong that i don't comprehend what your trying to say.
as if i'm blocking some great truth that your trying to impart but i'm to stubborn to embrace.
I just think your position is inconsistent, that it denies important realities of spiritual life and is unbiblical in a significant area.
pointing out those facts and trying to clarify your use of words, definitions and applications,
then comparing that to what the bible says and my own understanding is not gothca it is very honest discussion.
And also, covering uncomfortable truths with agreeable polite talk is not always love.
It's a serious problem - sin - that's been beaten. Like polio.
You are blocking learning what I believe - I suppose I don't care if you think it's truth - but I think many people make knowing God's heart much more difficult than it has to be.
It's as simple as this: Accept the Grace God gives. Stop living as if you have to stop 'doing sin' - because what we do or don't do is driven by our heart's desire. Focus solely on our heart for God and others, and every other thing will be taken care of. The cause of our sin, like the method of our salvation, is our hearts.
Loving God means no more sin. doesn't mean no mistakes, means no more sin. Christ extolled many to 'sin no more' - because it's probably possible if we stop charting behaviour, and start only monitoring our heart conditions.
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