repeated sins

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Re: repeated sins

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Danieltwotwenty wrote:
jlay wrote:
Peter asked Jesus, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.…" (Matt. 18:21)

Stu is a Bible literalist (YEC) so God will only forgive us 490 times then we get baked for eternity. :pound:
I think I have about 10 left then I am screwed!!!!! :esurprised:
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Re: repeated sins

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Silvertusk wrote:
Danieltwotwenty wrote:
jlay wrote:
Peter asked Jesus, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I forgive him? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven.…" (Matt. 18:21)

Stu is a Bible literalist (YEC) so God will only forgive us 490 times then we get baked for eternity. :pound:
I think I have about 10 left then I am screwed!!!!! :esurprised:
Yea I'm in the negative, I must have compromised with the word of God too many times instead of believing what God wrote in clear plain old English in the KJV. :rules:
1Tim1:15-17
Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever.Amen.
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Re: repeated sins

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God doesn't just judge our actions, He also judges our intent.
Some people keeping sinning regardless, they are just simply not strong enough or may have a "addictive personality" or a whole bunch of issues that no one other than God can judge them on.
That is why ONLY GOD can judge because only GOD Knows why we sin.
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Re: repeated sins

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Seeker wrote:I'm pretty sure this was posted already on the website but I'm not 100% sure and it has been on my mind lately. Does God's forgiveness continue even if the sin that you commit is a sin that you repeatedly do even after asking for forgiveness?
The sacrifice of Christ is for all sins that you will commit, as already said by many here, but many who ask this question and should be asking it, do not realize that the problem is not so much the sins which they are committing - continuously, but whatever is causing their addiction to it. You are undoubtedly suffering on other levels and possibly in denial of it. The mind has a way of cutting off from reality. And the only way that you have been able to comfort yourself is through some useless and hurtful idol. Christ is your confidant and you need to find out what you are in pain about. Use a professional counselor if you have to, who can help you to be objective with whatever you are struggling with. The most common causes of pain are abuse in childhood, dis-empowerment, bullying, a lack of connection or absence of your biological father, disconnections in family relationships, abandonment, misunderstanding, suffocating emotional ties, etc. Part of growing up, is to face your loneliness in decision making, as well as recognizing your security with God. Jesus will help you process the real causes of your sins and help you overcome them, with knowledge, love and maturity. 'Gospel pills' and sensational experiences will get you no further than Monday morning. Be awake, determined and work it out.
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