Can you commit a sin?

If someone commits a crime or a sin, they do something illegal or bad.
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Can you commit a sin by mistake?

The violation of special limits like curfews or missionary rules can make one vulnerable to sin. Or, a mistake committed by one person can lead another person into sin in attempting to correct it.
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What happens if you commit an eternal sin?

Roman Catholicism. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that, while no sin is absolutely "unforgivable", some sins represent a deliberate refusal to repent and accept the infinite mercy of God; a person committing such a sin refuses God's forgiveness, which can lead to self-condemnation to Hell.
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What does God say about committing sin?

God has pronounced that the penalty of sin is spiritual death and separation from God in a place of judgment called hell: “For the wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23). Jesus clearly taught that sinners were condemned in sin and would perish and go to hell if they didn't believe in Him as their Savior (John 3:16-18).
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Can a sin be unforgivable?

In the Christian Scriptures, there are three verses that take up the subject of unforgivable sin. In the Book of Matthew (12: 31-32), we read, "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.
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Is smoking a sin?

God clearly states in the Sixth Commandment: 'Thou shalt not kill. ' Smoking endangers not only your own life, but also affects the lives of others. In this article, we will prove that smoking is a sin!
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Can you still go to heaven if you commit an unforgivable sin?

THE ANSWER IS YES!!! When Jesus died on the cross, he paid the penalty of sin for all who believe in him. He died for your past, present and future sin. Please note, I'm not saying if you are saved, nothing you do matters and you can sin all you want because you are going to heaven anyway.
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Is drinking a sin?

Drinking as a Christian. The Bible makes it clear that drinking in moderation is not a sin. Yet, you must be careful to avoid the temptation of drunkenness, drinking to excess, and addiction. Alcohol is tempting and it can lead you into sin.
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How does God view sin?

All Sin is not the Same

Scripture clearly indicates that God does view sin differently and that He proscribed a different punishment for sin depending upon its severity. While God does see sin differently we now have Jesus to forgive us of our sin.
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How do you know when God is punishing you?

Did a negative experience cause you to regret your wrong actions and recommit yourself to God? If yes, it is a sign that you have been punished for discipline. God wanted you to reflect on your wrongdoings, so He let you pass through trials that would make you admit your mistakes.
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What sins does God not forgive?

Rev. Graham: Only one sin that can't be forgiven is on God's list — and that is the sin of rejecting Him and refusing His offer of forgiveness and new life in Jesus Christ. This alone is the unforgivable sin, because it means we are saying that the Holy Spirit's witness about Jesus is a lie (see Luke 12:10).
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What sins Cannot be forgiven Catholic?

In three parallel passages in the Gospels, Jesus speaks of sin against the Holy Spirit: Matthew 12:31-32, Mark 3:28-29 and Luke 12:10. St. Luke's version is the most succinct: “Everyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but the one who blasphemes against the holy Spirit will not be forgiven.”
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Did Jesus have a wife?

"Christian tradition has long held that Jesus was not married, even though no reliable historical evidence exists to support that claim," King said in a press release.
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How do I repent after sinning?

Principles of Repentance
  1. We Must Recognize Our Sins. To repent, we must admit to ourselves that we have sinned. ...
  2. We Must Feel Sorrow for Our Sins. ...
  3. We Must Forsake Our Sins. ...
  4. We Must Confess Our Sins. ...
  5. We Must Make Restitution. ...
  6. We Must Forgive Others. ...
  7. We Must Keep the Commandments of God.
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How many times can you repent for the same sin?

There are two things to remember here: (1) God's mercy is indeed infinite, and (2) true repentance means forsaking your sins. On the one hand, because of the infinite Atonement of Jesus Christ, repentance is available to everyone, even those who have made the same mistakes many times.
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Is lying a sin?

One of the Ten Commandments is "thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour"; for this reason, lying is generally considered a sin in Christianity.
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Is sin only against God?

We can only sin against God. Only God is holy, only God is good. He prescribed righteousness and proscribed rebellion, and both righteousness and rebellion find their meaning in God. He is the standard.
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What are examples of sinning?

The seven 'deadly sins'
  • Sloth. One example of sloth is plagiarism. ...
  • Gluttony. While alcohol and substance abuse issues among students receive much attention, less attention is paid to such problems among faculty, said Franke. ...
  • Lust. ...
  • Greed. ...
  • Pride. ...
  • Envy. ...
  • Wrath.
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Is having a tattoo a sin?

Scholar Yusuf al-Qaradawi states that tattoos are sinful because they are an expression of vanity and they alter the physical creation of God.
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Can Christians get tattoos?

While there's no speculation that Christianity forbids tattoos, there's also no permission saying that it's permitted. A lot of people like to make an analysis of the Biblical verses and draw their conclusions, so finally, tattooing is an individual choice.
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Is it a sin to party?

The fact is that the Bible does not prohibit celebration. Neither does it make a wholesale prohibition of wine or other strong drink (see as examples Deut.
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Is saying OMG blasphemy?

"If you say something like 'Oh my God,' then you're using His name in vain, but if you're saying something like OMG it's not really using the Lord's name in vain because you're not saying 'Oh my God. ' It's more like 'Wow. Really? '"
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Does God always forgive?

God knows the heart of a sinner and always forgives (absolves) and reconciles to God's self provided the sinner is willing to come back to the Father and to begin a new life. This does not depend on whether those offended have forgiven him or her.
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How do you know you're saved?

The first sign of salvation is the complete understanding of God's sacrifice for the world. The gospel means “good news,” and it is all about the hope that anyone who believes in Jesus will spend eternity in heaven. Moreover, you should realize that it is only by God's grace that you are saved.
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