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Dec 18, 2016 01:19:56 #
Pennylynn wrote:
The laws have always given an avenue for redemptio... (show quote)
As a thought, Jesus said, you have heard it said, thou shalt not commit adultery, but I say unto you, if a man looks upon a woman to lust after here in his heart he is guilty of adultery.
Dec 18, 2016 11:24:13 #
susanblange
Loc: USA
Armageddun wrote:
As a thought, Jesus said, you have heard it said, thou shalt not commit adultery, but I say unto you, if a man looks upon a woman to lust after here in his heart he is guilty of adultery.
He is not guilty of adultery, that is the physical act. He is guilty of coveting, which is the evil imagination of the heart and it leads to sin/adultery. 1984-The Thought Police.
Dec 18, 2016 14:10:20 #
susanblange wrote:
He is not guilty of adultery, that is the physical act. He is guilty of coveting, which is the evil imagination of the heart and it leads to sin/adultery. 1984-The Thought Police.
The law, do not covet in my opinion, is the foundation of all the others. There are very few sins if any that do not start with the sin of covetness. All actions or behavior begin in the imaginations of the mind.
Dec 18, 2016 15:34:42 #
susanblange
Loc: USA
Armageddun wrote:
The law, do not covet in my opinion, is the foundation of all the others. There are very few sins if any that do not start with the sin of covetness. All actions or behavior begin in the imaginations of the mind.
You are absolutely correct, Armageddun. All sin is conceived of in the mind before being acted upon. That is why Hell is mental terror and not physical torture. If we regard iniquity in our heart, the Lord will not hear our prayer. Psalm 66:18. You have to come to God with "clean hands".
Dec 18, 2016 17:46:15 #
susanblange wrote:
You are absolutely correct, Armageddun. All sin is conceived of in the mind before being acted upon. That is why Hell is mental terror and not physical torture. If we regard iniquity in our heart, the Lord will not hear our prayer. Psalm 66:18. You have to come to God with "clean hands".
Susan, I agree with everything you posted here except, "you have to come to God with clean hands." It is only after we come to God are we made clean. We are saved by grace through faith, not by works. Only the blood of Jesus can cleanse us of our sins.
Dec 18, 2016 21:15:56 #
susanblange
Loc: USA
Armageddun wrote:
Susan, I agree with everything you posted here except, "you have to come to God with clean hands." It is only after we come to God are we made clean. We are saved by grace through faith, not by works. Only the blood of Jesus can cleanse us of our sins.
Righteousness is the only way into Heaven and it's not that hard. All you have to do is repent. This is a four step process. Remorse, confession, restitution, and most importantly change. Nobody will die for your sin except yourself. God established a covenant with mankind and promised life to those who keep and fulfill it. God does not approve of human sacrifice.
Dec 23, 2016 01:01:32 #
susanblange wrote:
Righteousness is the only way into Heaven and it's not that hard. All you have to do is repent. This is a four step process. Remorse, confession, restitution, and most importantly change. Nobody will die for your sin except yourself. God established a covenant with mankind and promised life to those who keep and fulfill it. God does not approve of human sacrifice.
I choose not to debate the issue of salvation with you. I pray that God the Father opens your mind. Hope all is well with you and yours. May the new year bring you wisdom and peace.
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