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Originally Posted by Michael The Disciple
So in conclusion when John says "if we say we have no sin we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us" he is focusing on those WHO ACTUALLY DO have sin in their lives and instead of confessing it are holding on to it.
THEY my friends are the ones who his admonition is meant for. He was not trying to say that obedient saints who were actually keeping the Lords word were deceived for doing what he himself had told them to do.
It was simply showing that we are to confess if indeed we have sinned instead of trying to cover our sins. That would only lead to deception.
Hope this helps! Peace, Mike
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Thanks. This is very good. The bolded part says it very well.
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