The Dangers of Sexting.

[Sherri]

Originally Posted by hometown guy

I do fall short of the glory of God and do sin I'm sure everyday but I do live a repented lifestyle.... I do not believe I would still have God's spirit in me if I was knowingly living in sin...... And btw being angry is not a sin..

Sorry, I meant acting out in anger.

And....I agree. But there are men who struggle with pornography and repent and then fall again and again. They are not living in blatant sin; they are trying their best to get out of it.

[*AQuietPlace*]

Originally Posted by hometown guy

I do fall short of the glory of God and do sin I'm sure everyday but I do live a repented lifestyle.... I do not believe I would still have God's spirit in me if I was knowingly living in sin...... And btw being angry is not a sin..

Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple

Struggle means to fight against something. Fight to win! Everyone is tempted its in loving Jesus more.

And this is what we are ALL saying. No one believes you can just merrily go on your way sinning.

[deafdriscoll]

Compassion is important to forgive the offender.if dealt with at an early age the person can be fixed.However, to punish someone from early youth for all their life for a minor sex offense is dangerous.
My brother was never dealt with so he goes on his merry way.I have no contact with the jerk. My parents turned their head the other way.
When dealing with young people take into account what they did.If it is no contact forced councilling is a must. Pictures of offensive matrial should be counciled but not branded as a life time offender.
I believe in the 7 year statue of limitations for minor offenders.

[jfrog]

Originally Posted by *AQuietPlace*

And this is what we are ALL saying. No one believes you can just merrily go on your way sinning.

Which is why what Micheal says typically falls on deaf ears. He goes on and on about a problem that typically does not exist.

[Aquila]

It should be noted that Jesus rebukes sin in the churches, yet clearly gives them warning and space to repent. One isn't damned the moment they sin, there is a season of grace, accompanied by a warning. Then Jesus begins giving conviction through the Holy Spirit. Then corrective judgments might begin to follow, with additional warning. The church may choose to disfellowship, in hope that shame and remorse might convict enough to bring conviction unto repentance. Then, if one continues in rebellion, an invisible line is drawn. Perhaps this is most frightening. Once that line is crossed, the rebellious backslider is cut off. Now, they're in a lost state, but the Holy Spirit continues to call them home...even protecting the sinner from the enemy. Lastly, if one continues in rebellion, without remorse, cursing the very Spirit calling them, the Spirit departs...leaving them reprobate.

We must be cautious not to condemn one who falls into sin too quickly. Allow God to convict, and seek to counsel. In a war there are battles won...and battles lost. Let's not condemn without offering grace.