I believe that “sin” can be defined by the following:
Having more than one God as your object of worship and devotion.
Worshipping a false God.
Speaking of God irreverently.
Failing to set aside time for worship and fellowship.
Failing to honor the family, namely your father and your mother.
Committing murder or conducting character assassination.
Failing to honor marriage in thought or deed.
Taking that which doesn’t rightfully belong to you.
Lying.
Being unthankful for what you have and allowing your desire to have what others have be your driving motivator.
I firmly believe that the above clearly defines the basic acts of sin. Nearly every “sin” of the Bible can be classified under one of the above in some way.
How can you avoid committing acts like those listed above. Simple… love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Pretty simple. Most would be shocked to know that they have and indeed can live a day without committing “sin”.
You're such a doof.
Where do I come out on your "sin list?" That wasn't "character assassination" because you really are a doof.
I believe that “sin” can be defined by the following:
Having more than one God as your object of worship and devotion.
Worshipping a false God.
Speaking of God irreverently.
Failing to set aside time for worship and fellowship.
Failing to honor the family, namely your father and your mother.
Committing murder or conducting character assassination.
Failing to honor marriage in thought or deed.
Taking that which doesn’t rightfully belong to you.
Lying.
Being unthankful for what you have and allowing your desire to have what others have be your driving motivator.
I firmly believe that the above clearly defines the basic acts of sin. Nearly every “sin” of the Bible can be classified under one of the above in some way.
How can you avoid committing acts like those listed above. Simple… love God with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself. Pretty simple. Most would be shocked to know that they have and indeed can live a day without committing “sin”.
Interesting take. And refreshing, actually. A lot of folks around here would rather say something like "most would be shocked to know how often they sin without even knowing it!"
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Interesting take. And refreshing, actually. A lot of folks around here would rather say something like "most would be shocked to know how often they sin without even knowing it!"
One of the things that has always troubled me is how broadly "sin" is defined in most cases. To some... a simple argument with your spouse is a sin. Some would say a glance at a woman in a swimsuit is sin. Some say a glass of wine is sin. Some say cigarrettes are sin. Some say short sleeve shirts are sin. Some say shorts are sin. Some say pants on a woman is sin. Some say having a different opinion from your pastor's is sin. It gets so convoluted that before you know it everyone is arguing over what "sin" is. Sin is a heaven or hell issue. It cannot be vaguely defined. God is holy and God is more than capable of communicating his desires to mankind. It only makes sense that God's Word would define "sin" properly. I don't look to the Law of Moses or the Jewish traditions to define sin. I look to the Ten Commandments (the Law of God) which is a reflection of the Heavenly Ten Commandments in the Heavenly Tabernacle in Heaven. I believe that the Ten Commandments define sinful actions. Some might say that some things aren't in the Ten Commandments. Really? For example some argue that homosexuality isn't mentioned in the Ten Commandments. True, if you go by letter of the law. But if you look at "Thou shalt not commit adultery." one could argue that any form of sexual intercourse that is outside the bonds of marriage is an affront to the institution of marriage itself and therefore adulterates it in our society. So one could argue that homosexuality falls under violating the spirit of the Seventh Commandment. I know I like to cut up and stir things up around here on the forum but I've had some very serious conversations with both brothers and sisters struggling with the notion that something they do is a "sin" and that God will never forgive them. Things ranging from watching television to an adolecent boy's healthy interest in girls. It hurts me when I watch people sobbing in the emotional/spiritual pain and fear that God hates them over something that I firmly don't believe that Scripture would condemn them over. So I set out to try and define what truely are "sinful" actions.
One of the things that has always troubled me is how broadly "sin" is defined in most cases. To some... a simple argument with your spouse is a sin. Some would say a glance at a woman in a swimsuit is sin. Some say a glass of wine is sin. Some say cigarrettes are sin. Some say short sleeve shirts are sin. Some say shorts are sin. Some say pants on a woman is sin. Some say having a different opinion from your pastor's is sin. It gets so convoluted that before you know it everyone is arguing over what "sin" is. Sin is a heaven or hell issue. It cannot be vaguely defined. God is holy and God is more than capable of communicating his desires to mankind. It only makes sense that God's Word would define "sin" properly. I don't look to the Law of Moses or the Jewish traditions to define sin. I look to the Ten Commandments (the Law of God) which is a reflection of the Heavenly Ten Commandments in the Heavenly Tabernacle in Heaven. I believe that the Ten Commandments define sinful actions. Some might say that some things aren't in the Ten Commandments. Really? For example some argue that homosexuality isn't mentioned in the Ten Commandments. True, if you go by letter of the law. But if you look at "Thou shalt not commit adultery." one could argue that any form of sexual intercourse that is outside the bonds of marriage is an affront to the institution of marriage itself and therefore adulterates it in our society. So one could argue that homosexuality falls under violating the spirit of the Seventh Commandment. I know I like to cut up and stir things up around here on the forum but I've had some very serious conversations with both brothers and sisters struggling with the notion that something they do is a "sin" and that God will never forgive them. Things ranging from watching television to an adolecent boy's healthy interest in girls. It hurts me when I watch people sobbing in the emotional/spiritual pain and fear that God hates them over something that I firmly don't believe that Scripture would condemn them over. So I set out to try and define what truely are "sinful" actions.
Well... you have my thoughts.
Thanks.
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Hebrews 13:23 Know ye that our brother Timothy is set at liberty
One of the things that has always troubled me is how broadly "sin" is defined in most cases. To some... a simple argument with your spouse is a sin. Some would say a glance at a woman in a swimsuit is sin. Some say a glass of wine is sin. Some say cigarrettes are sin. Some say short sleeve shirts are sin. Some say shorts are sin. Some say pants on a woman is sin. Some say having a different opinion from your pastor's is sin. It gets so convoluted that before you know it everyone is arguing over what "sin" is. Sin is a heaven or hell issue. It cannot be vaguely defined. God is holy and God is more than capable of communicating his desires to mankind. It only makes sense that God's Word would define "sin" properly. I don't look to the Law of Moses or the Jewish traditions to define sin. I look to the Ten Commandments (the Law of God) which is a reflection of the Heavenly Ten Commandments in the Heavenly Tabernacle in Heaven. I believe that the Ten Commandments define sinful actions. Some might say that some things aren't in the Ten Commandments. Really? For example some argue that homosexuality isn't mentioned in the Ten Commandments. True, if you go by letter of the law. But if you look at "Thou shalt not commit adultery." one could argue that any form of sexual intercourse that is outside the bonds of marriage is an affront to the institution of marriage itself and therefore adulterates it in our society. So one could argue that homosexuality falls under violating the spirit of the Seventh Commandment. I know I like to cut up and stir things up around here on the forum but I've had some very serious conversations with both brothers and sisters struggling with the notion that something they do is a "sin" and that God will never forgive them. Things ranging from watching television to an adolecent boy's healthy interest in girls. It hurts me when I watch people sobbing in the emotional/spiritual pain and fear that God hates them over something that I firmly don't believe that Scripture would condemn them over. So I set out to try and define what truely are "sinful" actions.
Well... you have my thoughts.
I so agree with this. I also have felt that pain.
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Interesting take. And refreshing, actually. A lot of folks around here would rather say something like "most would be shocked to know how often they sin without even knowing it!"
heh. Sounds like Timmy's got the gin still up and running again right under the noses of the revenuers.
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