Do Christians know that making partner with God is the greatest form of sin?
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wish they could believe  this all......*sigh*\n\n  making partner with God  is one of  the unforgivable sins
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There is only one sin that will send you to hell and that is rejecting JESUS CHRIST as your personal savior. John 3:18-19\nIf someone truly excepts Christ as their savior they do not want to continue to live a life of sinfulness. 1 John 3:9-10 explains this quite adequately. Rather than wondering how much sin you can commit you should be wondering how to become more like CHRIST... you can not have a relationship with the world and with CHRIST  James 4:4 . Just simply acknowledging that GOD exists is not becoming a Christian. Even the devil believes in GOD in this manner and I assure you that he is not going to \nheaven. Look up Romans 10:9-10 for a study on how to be saved. I hope and pray that you truly submit to the LORD SHIP OF CHRIST in your life through a relationship with HIM.\n~GOD BLESS YOU AND LEAD YOU INTO ALL TRUTH~
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NO!  God points out in the Bible who is is.  He is pleased to make us have friendship with Him, but it has to be on His terms.  We are sinful and without any who can save except God's son, Jesus, since he is both God and man and was willing to lay his life on earth down for us in payment for us...to pay for our sin debt.  He paid that we might have life and have it abundantly and forever with Him, not only on this earth, but in a heaven that will not suffer anything or become corrupt.  Read the Bible.  It has answers for anyone who is a true seeker of truth.
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A true Christian may participate in any activity that does not lead to slavery (being brought under the power of another), either for him(her)self or anyone else; He (or she), may participate in any activity that brings glory to God; He (or she), may participate in any activity for which he (or she) can honestly give thanks to God for granting him/her the privelege of engaging in.\n\n1 Corinthians 6:12\nAll things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but I will not be brought under the power of any.\n\n1 Corinthians 10:23\nAll things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.\n\n1 Corinthians 10:31\nWhether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.\n\nColossians 3:17\nAnd whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
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The concept of ranking sins is a man made concept and is not found in the Bible. All sins are "mortal" in that they are all worthy of death.\n\n"For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become accountable for all of it. For he who said, "Do not commit adultery," also said, "Do not murder." If you do not commit adultery but do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law."  James 2:10-11 \n\nAs to the circumstance of not attending church, this is the passage that most people go to in order to show that it is God's will for his children to be in fellowship with one another.\n\n"Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.  Hebrews 10:23-25\n\nGoing to church "every" Sunday is another example of a man made teaching that seeks to deny God's grace and put people back into legalistic bondage. God has given all of his children spiritual gifts that He wants us to use to serve one another and as members of the body of Christ we are to be connected with each other but not according to some legalistic doctrine like the one you describe.\n\n"Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.  1 Corinthians 12:4-7 \n\nIn this passage the Apostle Paul was writing to the churches in the province of Galatia whom he had heard were being led astray by legalistic Judaisers who were seeking to lead them back into bondage by denying God's grace and claiming that salvation came from works and not through faith in the sacrifice of Jesus for our sins.\n\nO foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? It was before your eyes that Jesus Christ was publicly portrayed as crucified. Let me ask you only this: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law or by hearing with faith? Are you so foolish? Having begun by the Spirit, are you now being perfected by the flesh? Did you suffer so many things in vain--if indeed it was in vain? Does he who supplies the Spirit to you and works miracles among you do so by works of the law, or by hearing with faith-- just as Abraham "believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness"? Know then that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. And the Scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel beforehand to Abraham, saying, "In you shall all the nations be blessed." So then, those who are of faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. For all who rely on works of the law are under a curse; for it is written, "Cursed be everyone who does not abide by all things written in the Book of the Law, and do them." Now it is evident that no one is justified before God by the law, for "The righteous shall live by faith." But the law is not of faith, rather "The one who does them shall live by them." Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us--for it is written, "Cursed is everyone who is hanged on a tree"--  Galatians 3:1-13 \n\nAnyone who claims that a believer can sin a "mortal" sin is like those Judaisers who think that mankind can be justified in God's eyes through works instead of trusting in the finished work of Christ on the cross.
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God who created you fully expects you to have a higher purpose than to just please yourself. He wants you to glorify and honor him. The apostle Paul wrote: “That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Romans 15:6)\n\nYou are very special to God that he invites you to have a personal relationship with him. The Bible tells us that God has a wonderful purpose for every one. This purpose includes receiving his love gift, his Son Jesus Christ. Jesus said “The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10). Jesus made this possible by his sacrificial death on the cross. He then rose from the grave on the third day so that you may have life everlasting. When you receive Jesus Christ as your personal Saviour, you are remade into the image God’s Son Jesus. Paul says “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son...” (Romans 8:28-29). We were created to bear the image of Jesus Christ and to make God’s truth known to men.\n\nYour mission on earth once you are saved is to tell others that have meaning in life what Jesus has done in your life, and how they can receive Jesus as their personal Saviour.\n\n\n-------Plan of Salvation-------\nDo you know for sure that Jesus Christ is your personal Saviour, and that you are going to heaven when you die?\n\nFirst, realize that God loves you...\nJohn 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”\n\nNext, realize everyone is a sinner...\nRomans 3:23 “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;”\n\nThen, realize that sin has a price that must be paid...\nRomans 6:23 “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”\n\nAnd, realize that Jesus Christ died to pay your price...\nRomans 5:8 “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”\n\nFinally, pray, asking Jesus Christ to be your Saviour, claiming his promise of eternal life...\nRomans 10:13 “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.”\n\nYou could pray something like this...\n“Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner, and I am sorry for all my sins. I ask you to forgive me. The best I know how, I am receiving you as my Lord and Saviour right now. Amen.”
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for me, No...it's even a good example of being a committted person to the Lord, trusting Him to give that special sombody when the right time comes for him or her to go into a relationship. it just show that God needs to be first in that persons life, taking each day at a time, trusting in Jesus alone...
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Hebrews 10:26 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins,\n \nThere is only one sacrifice that was made for our sins,and that was Jesus on the cross. Those who think that becoming saved gives them a free ride to sin all they want are total and complete fools.\n\nYou say that you read your bible, This too is one of the scriptures that you will eventually come to read.\n\n Matthew 7:21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.\n \nWhen Jesus said "Go and sin no more" That means if you have repented of a sin, you know that it is wrong and un rightous in the eyes of the Lord. You have acknowledged it as such. So why on earth would you go out and re commit the same sin that you have acknowledged to Jesus as being unrightous in His eyes? His love and  mercy is pricless as is His forgivness that came with a price that He paid and not one that you or I paid.\n\nYour question makes a person wonder if you even understood what the commitment and covenant that you make with Jesus, when or if you become born again, and accepted Jesus as your savior really means. It means "Go and sin no more".
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I don't know, to be honest. Everything I've heard says it is, but the Bible doesn't make any such claims that I can recall. But then, what goes on behind closed doors is between you and God. If He doesn't tell you He objects, then go for it. Personally, I'd rather see some practicing self-love than having sex just for the sake of doing so.
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Absolutely yes.  Romans 14:11, For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord(Jesus), every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God. \nI Corinthians 13:8a, Love never fails.
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Yes I did know that ACC.\n\nBut I like everyone else hanging around cause if they didn't hang around, how would we do Matt 28:26-29\n\nI think others who are answering and reading questions directed at Christian's are searching for truth.
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Galatians 2:17\n17"If, while we seek to be justified in Christ, it becomes evident that we ourselves are sinners, does that mean that Christ promotes sin? Absolutely not!\n\nSIN.\n\nThe Point of it all is SIN, and yes Sin is serious! We need Christ's forgiveness!
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no it is not. it is never forbidden in the scriptures. it is never even dealt with for that matter. Using the principle that 'whatever is not forbidden in permissible', would lead one to conclude it is not sin in and of itself.\n\nso what is it?\n\nIt can be selfish - if it keeps you from your spouse\nIt can be addictive - if guilt and fantasy get the better of you.\nIt can be a wonderful - way to relive tension and anxiety as a creature made to enjoy pleasure.\n\nthe way of wisdom is 'All good things in moderation'
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yes and yes\n\nyou cannot hold on to your sin and and Christ. You cannot serve God and mammon (other gods). which is anything that takes priority over God. All need to turn from sin that's repent = 180 degree turn.\n1Cor 6:9-11Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor *homosexuals, nor sodomites, 10 nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God. 11 And such were some of you. But you were washed, but you were sanctified, but you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God.\n\nMessenger
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Yes I agree Christians are suppose to...\nMourn with one another  Ezekiel 24:23\nHave peace with one another  Mark 9:50\nBe affectionate to one another  Romans 12:10\nBe like minded toward one another  Romans 15:5\nReceive one another Romans 15:7\nCare for one another 1Corinthians 12:25\nServe one another Galatians 5:3\nBear with one another Ephesians 4:2\nBe kind and forgive one another Ephesians 4:32\nSubmit to one another Ephesians 5:25\nComfort and edify one another 1 Thessalonians 5:11\nLove one another 1Peter 1:22
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At any moment, every person reading this is committing some kind of sin.  Some sins are really bad (mortal); other sins are relatively mild (venial).  Essentially, at any moment a person is becoming either a more heavenly or more hellish creature, based on that person's will and decisions based on given circumstances.  The strong sexual attraction felt between a man and woman in a marriage is not sinful.  Looking at another person's spouse in a lustful manner is sinful.  The Lord knows every person's weaknesses, and even knows of any shameful perversions that might plague that person's mind--important thing is what that person tries to do; i.e., what decisions that person makes to the best of that person's abilities given the circumstances.  If you read Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis, he gives excellent insights into these ideas.  Hope this helps.
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You will know them by their fruit.\nonly experiencing God's salvation makes you a true Christian. of course, we can't see into man's heart, so we just have to take people at their word and the way they live their life. But remember, it's not our place to judge.