Some people, mostly those who reject christianity, can't stand the notion of sin. But really, when you think about it, the way God hates sin, means love for us
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Paul's letter to the Romans talks a lot about Sin and porbably, for me at least, comes the closest to describing the psychological and physical effects of sin. Sin is tiring, Sin is Degrading, and if it were a physical substance, it would be somewhere along the lines of an illegal drug that is highly addictive and deadly with long term use.
This is absolutely brilliant. I've certainly heard people say that they hate sin, and hate God for hating it and punishing it, but never thought of posing these ideas to them. Your comparison of Cain and pre-flood punishment to God's giving of the Law is wonderful, and something I've never heard before. Thanks for posting this. :)
I got most of these ideas from the book "The true nature of God" from Andrew Wommack. I can only recommend this book to every christian. It's like breath of fresh air when you feel surrounded by noxious fumes.
Indeed. And it depends what you mean by "can't stand the notion of sin". I am sure that nobody denies that sin exists, but the idea that God convicts us is one that Christians must surely reject. Love does not convict, it forgives.
Some Christians, unjustly hating themselves, desire God to hate them and punish them. Some, unjustly despising others, wish those others to be hated and punished. A Christian who knows his sins are forgiven feels no need to make of God a vile avenger or ungentle judge.
Wise St Isaac is correct. God is no judge, dispensing justice as some would portray Him. He is a gentle shepherd, seeking the stray lamb and bearing it home upon His shoulders.
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Some people, mostly those who reject christianity, can't stand the notion of sin.
disagreeing with a particular concept is not the same thing as not being able to stand it.
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Some Christians, unjustly hating themselves, desire God to hate them and punish them. Some, unjustly despising others, wish those others to be hated and punished. A Christian who knows his sins are forgiven feels no need to make of God a vile avenger or ungentle judge.
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