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We've all done things which hurt God and which we later regret, and it's natural to wonder if any of our past sins are too great to be forgiven. I can understand your concern, for weve all seen movies and TV shows where someone promises their soul to Satan and is condemned forever. However, Jesus was very clear about what would be forgiven. He said in Mark 3:28 Truly I tell you, people will be forgiven all their sins and all the blasphemies they utter. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven, but is guilty of an eternal sin.
Now, you may be asking what it means to blaspheme against the Holy Spirit, and does your statement qualify as such? If you were guilty of this sin, then you would never have sought to become saved. Only someone full of pure evil and hatred for God could be guilty of this sin. Such a person could never be redeemed and would never want to be. As a Christian, you clearly do not fall into this category. Most theologians agree that anyone who is worried that they might have committed this sin could not have possibly done so. Your concern and love for God demonstrate that you are not guilty.
So, your sin is one which God will certainly forgive. Have you specifically told God how sorry you are, and asked Him to forgive you? If so, rest assured that God has placed this sin as far from you as the east is from the west
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arsindelve-
6/8/2007 1:52:54 PM
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It isn't just that "Such a person could never redeemed and would never want to be", this such person could never be redeemed BECAUSE they would never want to be (and God has a better grasp of what 'never' means, with his ability to read hearts). This is why their sin is "eternal".
Secondly, it is beyond your power to actually auction off your soul to the highest bidder. Where your soul goes is solely determined by your decision to follow Jesus Christ, or not.
This said, it is hard to actually call what you describe a sin, because of the motives behind such a decision. You cared for this girl so much that you were willing to ensure her safety no matter the cost to you. Essentially, Jesus did the same thing with his sacrifice. The Bible says that sometimes we do not know what to pray for, but the Holy Spirit intercedes for us with groans we cannot express. Because, I believe, your chief motives were compassion and self-sacrifice, I for one cannot say for certain that you are guilty of sin; only ignorance.
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Anonymous User-
10/28/2007 10:18:42 PM
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