Christians, Which sin would you wish was not a sin so you could commit it without God sending you to hell?

[Anonymous]

I did mention CHRISTIANS on purpose.
That means I want ONLY CHRISTIANS' answers.
I think for many Christians it is abortion, premarital sex (fornication), sex between unmarried people (adultery) and homosexuality.
But can you change God's morals and rules?

I Believe Christians who don't want to think something they love is a sin have already successfully convinced themselves that it is not a sin.
Did Jesus say that he forgives your sins if you justify it or if you repent and turn away from it?

[globetrotter22]

You misunderstand the entire point because you are trying to analyze this from a secular viewpoint. That’s okay though but I recommend you look deeper into this.

Christianity is not setup like a common law penal and merit system. Good deeds vs. sin are not “weighted” for how God views the destination of my soul.

All people fall short of the glory of God but Jesus was sacrificed as penance for the sins of the world. I wouldn’t say there is any specific “sin” that makes a person irredeemable. It’s more about having a relationship with Jesus and when you are truly walking with him you avoid sin like vomit. So many Christians (including myself) do stumble and walk astray but repent and come back. We don’t seek Christianity because we are perfect. No far from it. We seek Christianity because are very flawed and we feel convicted about it and want to repent.

For someone who doesn’t understand this concept we often look like hypocrites be are continually seeking to change.

It’s ironic I sometimes encounter non-believers who are more straight-laced than myself leaving me feel like a hypocrite. But that’s one of many reason I return to Jesus. To show me the path of righteousness.

Also when it comes to issues of eternal judgment I try to refrain from taking God’s place. It’s up to God what happens not any one else. Some people who liberally say “your going to hell, he is going to hell, she is going to hell, so forth” are they themselves committing a grave sin of arrogance and condescension. Especially if they say it with hostility. You need to preach the truth in love but that’s different than preaching condemnation.

[Asker]

What if they warn you so you don't commit those sins?
Now you justify committing sins claiming only God will judge.
Yes God will judge but that doesn't mean he will justify your sins as you want him to. It means he decides that you should go to hell or heaven based on if you repented or not.

[globetrotter22]

There is no justification for sin and that’s why God sent his believed son to pay the ultimate penance. There is no other path to salvation.

As you become to know Jesus you become more “Christ like” and take up your cross and follow him daily. But your flesh makes you struggle. But through the grace of Jesus you follow the path to salvation.

[Asker]

Believing in Jesus is not enough.
Some pedophiles believe in him too.

[globetrotter22]

Do you grow up going to church? Have you ever attended or took time studying the Bible?

About pedos. Jesus made a specific reference about them that it “would be better if a heavy weight was tied around their neck and they were thrown into the ocean” versus what they will face in the afterlife if they lead a child into sin. That’s a real tough one. Very tough.

[Asker]

What about abortive women?

[globetrotter22]

Funny you mention abortion. A couple came and testified at my church about 2 months. The wife talked about how she got pregnant and wasn’t ready for it given multiple reasons (mostly finances). She made a decision she later deeply regretted and terminated the pregnancy. She later had two kids with her husband but she talked about how she sometimes gets the sick feeling that there should be a 3rd among them.

No one condemned her at our church nor should they. She like many have made bad decisions. But she wants to come closure to Jesus along with her family.

Again when it comes to judgement day I don’t make decisions for God nor do I condemn people. It’s hard to do. Could an actual pedo be forgiven? That’s a question I wish someone would ask. Can an abortive mother be forgiven? Same thing.

But the word “repent” is a actually military verbiage. It means doing an about face (180 turn) from your sinful behavior. It’s also asking for forgiveness from a convicted heart. Someone who is convicted doesn’t try to justify or make excuses for what they done.

[Asker]

She did regret.

[globetrotter22]

And I bet many more women regret that decision as well (whether they admit or not). But what is done is done. I got regrets as well but I develop a relationship with Jesus to make the most out of life now and after.

Anyway I have no idea who are or where you stand. At least you don’t come off as the sneering atheist type (which I see all too often in the USA.). Maybe your agnostic. Maybe your questioning.

But whether you believe that the Bible is the word of God or man made it does contain insights and truths about the best way to live. I encourage you to explore this further.

[Asker]

What about those women who don't regret abortions?

[globetrotter22]

Then that’s something they will have to answer to God for. I don’t know their situation. I don’t know their reasoning. I don’t know their state of mind. I don’t know what it is like to be a woman, become pregnant and then decide to abort the baby.

However I do know this. I have personally made many sinful decisions in my life. At the time I might of done it out ignorance, anger, fear or seated conscious. But I never truly forget what I did and if left unresolved it can and will haunt me time to time.

But I will say this. Unless a woman is a true sociopath (or even a psychopath) then something is haunting her upstairs about that decision. She might go in the opposite direction and become an avid pro choice activist. But the ugly truth is I think those women are looking for social support to placate a guilty conscious. That might work for a time being. But I doubt it will not work forever because socially constructed concepts are built by humans who are flawed and usually selfish.

Anyway if you made a past decision to do something like this I don’t hate you. I don’t think you are a murderer. I hate the sin but not the sinner. There is a difference.

[Asker]

You still justify abortive women who are happy with their decisions which is murder.
What does being a woman have to do here?
Murder is a sin for EVERYONE.
Stop bring influenced by feminists' ideologies that abortion is a body decision.

[Asker]

You hate the sin?
You jusy justified it.

[globetrotter22]

I don’t think you and I are on the same page. I am very pro life.

I don’t really understand where you are going with above. Maybe we should keep our conversation private. You should follow me back so we can DM.

[humpbackjack]

From what I’ve read of the Bible the only sin that can’t be forgiven is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit which from my understanding is not asking for forgiveness and not asking god into your life and confessing that Jesus is the son of god that he died on the cross for our sins and that god raised him from the dead then there’s the whole stoning gays to death thing which I don’t believe was in there originally cause come on a child molester can walk around forgiven but you’re supposed to kill a gay person doesn’t make much sense so I guess my answer would be blasphemy against the Holy Spirit of course I’m not labeling myself as anything I’m just giving my opinion on the subject

[Asker]

When does God forgive the gay person?

[humpbackjack]

I would assume the same as anyone else when they ask for it but god doesn’t have to forgive you for all your sins in order to get into heaven cause there’s no way you could possibly cover all your sins sense in his eyes a white lie is a sin same as murder is a sin so it must include being judgmental wanting what someone else has thinking lustful thoughts of any degree so if you believe being gay is a sin then you could get into heaven without ever asking to be forgiven for that specific sin as long as you accept Jesus. Right? So then god trips on somebody for being gay as hard as he trips on you for saying your friend looks cute today when really you don’t think she does you’re just being nice or at least that’s what I understood it to be

[Asker]

Can the gay person continue to be engaged in same sex sex?

[globetrotter22]

@marish01 that’s one of the issues I have with gay marriage. It’s an open rebellion against God.

I used to believe homosexuality was a choice until a few years ago. I do believe people have impulses that make them behave that way. In a way I feel sorry for them because it’s something they are going to struggle with for most of their lives.

I actually have no qualm about civil unions between gay people (paper equivalent to marriage) because in a free society people should be able to do what they want (sinful or not). But now churches and Christian businesses have been pressured (sometimes forced) to support gay marriages. That’s wrong. Very wrong.

[Anonymous]

Coveting your neighbor's wife's goods; and/or porn.

[Asker]

Thank you for your answer.

[Opinion Owner]

You're welcome.

[Smartman5]

Do you watch porn?

[bananathunder]

I agree 100% with this one

[Opinion Owner]

Yes, I do.

[bananathunder]

all cool chicks watch porn ;)

[all_hayl]

I’m not going to answer your question, but rather, correct your theology. This will perhaps upset or offend you and that’s okay.
Ready?
God doesn’t “send” anyone to hell. People choose hell by denying/rejecting/refusing God and His free gifts of grace and forgiveness. God will not force anyone to choose Him. Those who reject him have chosen hell (eternity apart from God). Most people consider themselves to be “good people,” and like they don’t deserve hell. The Bible says otherwise. This might sound nonsensical and that’s okay. by the way I won’t respond to hostile responses or to anyone who tries to debate or argue theology. If you think this is incorrect, pick up a Bible and read through it - if you have the courage. Many answers/insights are in there, but they’re very inconvenient to our selfish and self-righteous nature. NEways, like I said, if you think this is nonsense you can always ignore and move on 👍

[all_hayl]

In scanning through other responses, I’ll add that many (if not most, if not all) of your questions are answered/addressed in the Bible. Maybe start with the book of John, then Romans, then James. Then maybe read the New Testament cover-to-cover. Then maybe read the whole Bible cover-to-cover.
I’ve read it a few times and each time God has revealed new things to me, and helped me to understand things that made no sense before. Cheers!

[Honestguyopen]

This is an interesting question. We are prone to sin because of our imperfection, and because the devil tries very hard to make what is wrong seem right. I can not think of a single person who was punished by God for having a wrong desire or thought. Only when we act on those wrong things does it become necessary for repentance.

Through life I have noticed my own desires towards different things have varied. God invites those who think they know better to prove it to him. What we always find is that the temporary pleasure of sin fades very quickly and reality of truth sets in hard.

I would suggest you look in to the subject of hell to find out that it is not a place of torment. A God of love does not desire any to even die, let alone in torture the. For all eternity.

[Asker]

We are free to sin all we want?

[Honestguyopen]

No. Unrepentant willful sin would result in the removal of that individual from the congregation. This protects those who may commit sins yet do repent and keeps the congregation clean. It is not a free for all. It may take someone a long time to repent, but God is merciful and ready to forgive. It is said in the scriptures that he puts our sins as far as the east is from the west in the case of those who repent.
He will not forget the love we show for his name, but for Unrepentant sinners he will not withhold punishment.

[Asker]

If he won't punish unrepentant sinners then what is the meaning of keeping his commandments?

[globetrotter22]

@honestguyopen I would like to believe hell isn’t a place of eternal torment. Really I do. Even the likes of Adolf Hitler would probably pay back the agony he caused after a millenia or two down there.

But unfortunately the Bible says differently. Jesus talks about “the outer limits of weeping and the gnashing of teeth”. There is also the parable of Lazarus and the rich king who did nothing for him. The dead explicitly says he is in agony and only wanted a dip of water on his tongue.

This is very scary. If I was in control I would probably do things differently. But again the “my thoughts are not your thoughts and my ways are not your ways” when it comes to God’s decisions. Hopefully I find out (under good circumstances) why this is come judgment day.

Botton line is we can’t ignore the existence of hell because the Bible explicitly says it’s reality.

[Honestguyopen]

@globetrotter22 I can understand your confusion on this. It has been a teaching from as far back as constantine. I would like to point out a few verses to clear this up. First in the mosaic law, the nation of Israel was commanded not to serve other gods or sacrifice their children to false gods by making them pass through the fire or literally burning them alive. God said that such a thing was detestable to him a d never came up in his mind or his heart. He is a God with 4 main attributes.
Love which governs all the others
Justice
Wisdom
And finally power.
In line with this Ecclesiastices ch 9 mentions that the dead are not aware of anything. Jesus further clarified this when he resurrected the young girl and told the onlookers that she was only sleeping. So death is a sleep like state where the deceased is devoid of life, like a candle without a flame.
Another point mentioned in the scriptures is that the wages of sin is death. So when we die we have paid for our sins. It would not only be unloving but it would be unreasonable to believe based on these other points that a God of love would be a hypocrite and torture a dead human for eternity after stating the very idea was detestable to him, and after having it written in the Bible that we pay for our sins at death then turn around and keep us roasting alive. It just doesn't mesh. Feel free to dm me about Lazarus and the rich man and the other points you mentioned. I will be happy to discuss.

[Honestguyopen]

He will definitely punish the unrepentant wrongdoer. But if the individual does repent before the battle of Armageddon and it is in his heart to serve God loyally then God will be able to judge that. He is a God of justice and love. If a basis for mercy exists he will choose it. Also remember that the 10 commandments were part of the mosaic law, which was done away with when Jesus sacrificed himself for our sins and established forgiveness based not on animal sacrifice but on the value of his shed blood.
It should be noted that although the mosaic law is not what we live by, the things in it like the 10 commands still reflect the feelings of our heavenly father. He even taught the nation how to quarantine!

[Asker]

What did Jesus say about the commandments?

[globetrotter22]

@honestguyopen I want to believe that. I really do. But what if you are wrong? There are people who have had near death experiences and were briefly in hell. The agony they saw damned souls experiences was very real.

[Miristheiss]

"God sending you to hell"?

Clarify what you mean?

There isn't a ONE SIN and a person commits it and then they are screwed.

Christianity/gospel teaching is pretty basic. Everyone sins... all people need to repent and be forgiven. Christians and non Christians sin, all require repentance and forgiveness.

People are lost, per scripture due to rejecting God and rejecting forgiveness not because they committed one specific sin.

[Asker]

Can one repent by justifying their sin?

[Miristheiss]

Well, justifying is not repenting.

[globetrotter22]

@Miristheiss thank you

@marish01 true Christians are not trying to “justify” their sin. Heck no. Repenting and justifying are two completely different concepts.

[DJB72]

They're sins for a reason. All the things defined as "sin" are that because they are opposed not only for the basic morality but because they are in opposition to the very nature of God Himself.

As a Christian I'm content to know sin is sin and Christ paid the price on my behalf - and yours.

[Asker]

So you van freely sin and still go to heaven?

[Anonymous]

I don't know, probably would leave it as it is. I mean 10 commandments do indeed make life better for our sake - you are sad if someone steals from you, there is jealousy and mental damage to kids if someone is unfaithful in marriage, premarital sex leads to sexually transmitted diseases, unwanted pregnancies, and broken expectations.

[DaveJord]

I am not a Christian... but I highly recommend you chose premarital sex. Trust me you will really enjoy it.

[Hispanic-Cool-Guy]

None. It's stupidity to even think like that. God doesn't make mistakes. All sin is wickedness and I don't desire part in it.

[AviatorTom]

Why only Christians to respond? God's laws, given to Moses in the Ten Commandments, form the basis for several religions.

[Smartman5]

Everyone will ask for forgiveness for the bad things they have done. and yes, those who repent and do not do that thing again are forgiven. But some sins may never be forgiven. homosexuality, abortion, murder as.

[Interstate]

Swearing would be at the top of my list. The F-bomb is my specialty.

[TheSpartan]

None, I would not wish God's wisdom was any other way.

[VikingWarLord]

Christianity is a farce and so is Islam and Judaism

Watch "EXCAVATING THE EMPTY TOMB" by TruthSurge on YT

[Cubus]

Homosexuality itself is not a sin. Only homosexual sex is.

[Asker]

Having same sex sex in their heart is a sin.
They shouldn't fantasize it.

[Cubus]

Well, some people are born homosexual. In their case, Church advises chasity. It's like with stealing - if someone thinks about stealing, but won't do that eventually, then he or she doesn't hurt anyone this way.

[supercutebutt]

Stealing hurts someone, I get that.
But people engaging in a homosexual relationship are hurting someone?
Explain, friend. :)

[Cubus]

@supercutebutt Yep, hurts someone, because it has no purpose. You only waste your time and energy this way. It doesn't lead to anything.

[Asker]

@supercutebutt I knew atheists would still be engaged in this thread.

[supercutebutt]

The only word you can use to label me is "awesome." So I answer all questions. :)

[Asker]

@supercutebutt what I call you depends on your morals. Maube slut fits you the best
Lol
And I haven't seen you for a while. It's not that you answer all my questions.

[OddBeMe]

Seeing he’s committed atrocities I’d say any sin should be fine for him.

[nawtee_me]

All sin is sin so it doesn’t matter. If I could do one of them the others would still get me

[bananathunder]

I'd say anything sexual shouldn't be a sin except for rape

[Tstrbrainer]

Currently masturbation. So that I could jerk off to your sweet picture without guilt. 😊

[Naughtyboy71]

Believe it about masturbating and sexual thoughts

[steveranger]

I love hips