(1John 5:17) “Every kind of wrongdoing is sin, but not all sin is deadly.”
My understanding of a sin that is deadly is a sin that a person who know God deliberately commits.
A deliberate sin is a wrongdoing that a person knows is wrong, is aware that if he or she commits the act, that they are disobeying God. The person then is willing to disobey God.
I have not committed a deliberate sin in over thirty.
A person who knows God can still commit a wrongdoing that is not deadly.
My understanding of a sin that is not deadly is a sin that a person does not willingly commit. These are acts one
can do because he or she is not aware they are wrong. They may be acts that one is not even aware he or she is doing.
(Matthew5:48) “ Be perfect,therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Jesus called us to be perfect, and in order to be perfect one needs to live a totally sin free life, A life where one commits no wrongdoing.
The Holy Spirit has been teaching me to become perfect. Only God can judge if and when I achieve that goal.
Just as a footnote, the Holy Spirit is always guiding me, but at times I may do or say something that is not perfect. I may find myself driving over the speed limit,and was not aware of it. I do the wrongdoing before the Holy Spirit has had time to make me aware. But you can be sure that I will be brought to task soon.
Okay. Here's the deal. I have no desire to get 'into it' with you. But here are the impressions I get about you whenever you post.
You're quick to point the finger at other peoples sin. Which we are told is the sin of being 'religious'...to find sin in others before ourselves.
You have a low tolerance for anything you consider wrong: anything that is not what you think, you are quick to insult and accuse of being wrong. This is harsh and unloving. The Bible tells us to correct our brothers and sisters, but to do so with love and kindness.
You put a line between intentional and unintentional sin, conveniently forgetting (it seems) that all sin is sin and an abomination to God. The Bible tells us that it is only through Christ that our sins are forgiven, and that any sin confesses will be forgiven. There is none of your distinctions there.
You claim to have kept perfectly your distinction of 'unintentional sin' for 30 years. This is pride, and quite frankly, no one on this board is going to believe your claim. We are sinful, and no matter how much we love Jesus, no matter how much we strive to live a more Christ like life, there are always moments where anger, of fear, or jealousy trip us up. I wonder if I were to talk to those closest to you...your spouse, your kids, your friends, your parents...would they back up your claim? Would Jesus back up your claim....not one single 'unintentional' sin in 30 years? It's either pride or a lie, I'm afraid...and friend....either one is a sin.
Look, my point is this: you're on this board and you claim to be perfect...or the perfect that God wants of us humans (in your opinion) in this life time. However the Bible is very clear on these things: we are all sinful, we'll only be perfect when Jesus returns, that all sin is sin, and that sin is only forgiven by Christ when we repent. Everything else you are reading into, and then telling people who are being honest with their struggles that they are going to hell.
I'm a sinner. There's no doubt about it. I struggle with it daily, and know that without Christ I would be doomed. I know that it is my goal to grow closer to Jesus as I get older, and in doing that hopefully I will become more like Him. But I still know that should I live to be 90 I will still sin and still rely upon Him for my salvation. Friend, maybe instead of spending time pointing out sin in others (that they are probably perfectly aware of) and counting off the years you haven't 'sinned', and patting yourself on the back for it....maybe you should spend that time loving Jesus and loving others....just like He told us to?