The View Of Different Sins

All wicked actions are sin, but not every sin leads to death. We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them. We know that we are children of God and that the world around us is under the control of the evil one. -1 John 5:17-19

Many of us have a view of sin that does not align up with God’s view of sin. We separate sin to degree when all sin is forbidden, intolerable and detestable to the Lord. 

Most of us would not consider telling what we may define as a little white lie within the same category as to kill or murder someone. 

It is fair to suggest that a little white lie is far less terrible than to commit a murder. Yet, little lies can turn into big lies and, lies in general can get people killed depending on what is said and what is believed. 

Nevertheless, telling someone you like their cooked meal or outfit when you really do not, does not at all equal up to the severity of taking another person’s life or raping someone, and so on. 

It is better not to comment at all in a situation if possible or to just be honest within a polite way when you disagree with something or are not interested. This form of action would keep God happy! 

Of course, we as imperfect humans are going to sometimes sin. All sin leads to hell. We must constantly pray, repent, and ask God for his forgiveness, assistance and intervention.

If it was not for Jesus Christ everyone would be in severe trouble!

Abortion And Immorality In Marriage, And Out Of Wedlock

Then Jesus stood up again and said to the woman, “Where are your accusers? Didn’t even one of them condemn you?” “No, Lord,” she said. And Jesus said, “Neither do I. Go and sin no more.” -John 8:10-11

A lot of people blame the reason for abortion on the result of immoral behavior such as fornication/premarital sex when indeed this is not always the case or the primary desire, remedy, or conclusion that everyone comes to.

There are wanted pregnancies outside of marriage and there are unwanted pregnancies inside of marriage, and I know for a fact there are plenty of married couples who opted for the convenience of having an abortion to terminate a pregnancy. I personally knew married people who aborted more than one child throughout their marriage.

Everybody cannot be generalized and scooped up into one category. Society has a habit of putting people into a widely held, fixed and oversimplified image or idea of what particular types of situations, individuals and things represent.

Marriage itself is not a safe haven for morality or justification when it focuses on sex, reproduction, and parenting.

There are people who get married for financial security, social status, or out of a feeling of obligation whether personal or religious.

Not everyone marries out of true love and to enter into a sacred commitment. Some even have open marriages with multiple sexual partners. Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery. -Hebrews 13;4

There are single parents who raise their children up in better homes, or whose children turn out finer than those within a two-parent home, I know, I lovingly came from a one parent home- living with my mother’s side of the family- and I would not have changed the circumstance for the world because every man is not cut out to be a father and vice versa.

There were grown men who were jealous and resentful of me because their daughters and sons were out running wild and uncontrollably while I was the total opposite- not at all conformed to the ways of the world.

I had a very good mother who was spiritual and blessed by God and we were both lead by the spirit.

This is a fallen world (so certain untraditional as well as unfortunate things do and will happen) yet illegitimate children are not dismissed or unloved by God and neither or those who may have had children out of wedlock. Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from him. -Psalms 127:3

God knows everyone’s situation and he knows their heart. A lot of people judge on what they do not know or see as God sees all- knowing our true conditions, regards and intentions. So don’t make judgments about anyone ahead of time—before the Lord returns. For he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to each one whatever praise is due. -1 Corinthians 4:5

“Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. For you will be treated as you treat others. The standard you use in judging is the standard by which you will be judged. “And why worry about a speck in your friend’s eye when you have a log in your own? How can you think of saying to your friend, ‘Let me help you get rid of that speck in your eye,’ when you can’t see past the log in your own eye? Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend’s eye. -Matthew 7:1-5

All unwed mothers or even fathers are not promiscuous or unrighteous. Some women get raped, deceived, or are just unconventional within distinction. The same goes with men, they may get misled, seduced or they too may have their own distinct mindset.

When my mother got pregnant with me my father told her to get an abortion. She refused his suggestion because she wanted me -not him (she was not looking or depending on my father to help her take care of me)- and she was not at all ashamed when she had me.

My grandfather (my mother’s father) completely supported her decision to have me and told her “I am glad you want to keep your baby”, and he was a very gifted and intelligent man who believed in God.

This article is in no way promoting fornication/premarital sex or glorifying childbirth to unmarried people. What I am laying out as a fact is that marriage is not the solution to preventing abortion and sex outside of wedlock is not the genuine culprit resulting in many abortions.

It is all about listening to God and putting him first.

If individuals honored God in everything they did or at least made an effort to then these issues would be less of a major problem and burden within society.

A marriage between individuals lead by God would be in genuine love, respect, partnership, faith and obedience to the Lord. Therefore, the event of an abortion would not exist upon the conception of an unplanned, unexpected, or possible inconvenient arrival of a child (due to financial or other setbacks and limitations), however, when decisions are based on one’s own lack of faith and/or followed by one’s own way and selfish desire this is where things tend to go wrong.

Commendably, we do have believers in the world who are the prime examples of a wonderful adoring God-blessed union. Everybody encounters their own troubles and problems but for the most part their life is spiritually finer within contribute to the Lord’s presence. “Now therefore, O sons, listen to me, For blessed are they who keep my ways. -Proverbs 8:32

The same goes for single people. It is not the fornication and unwanted pregnancy that results in abortion. It is not taking heed to what the Lord instructs on how to live and conduct our lives.

If the entire world adhered to God’s principles there would be no sexual immorality or abortions.

There are plenty of things we do not agree with or want in this world and present life, yet we still must yield to the word of God instead of what we may deem as suitable, regardless of how unfair or not right it may seem to us. Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take. -Proverbs 3:5-6

If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. -James 1:5

Listen to the Lord, and not to man’s self-serving and deceitful interpretation of what the bible directs. And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Such people are not serving Christ our Lord; they are serving their own personal interests. By smooth talk and glowing words they deceive innocent people. -Romans 16:17-18

For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. -2 Timothy 4:3

God does not give out specific rules to us to withhold, limit, or to destroy our contentment and wellbeing. It is the mere opposite. His guidance is to protect, preserve, and maintain our wellness through the wisdom and knowledge that we are unable to grasp within his solicitous attention and care for us.

Satan seeks to steal away all that God originally had planned for us because he has a vendetta against the Lord. We are just tools in his scheme to build against God to tear up the beauty that he constructed by puncturing out the image of his creation.

Satan is a liar, a thief and a murderer. He wants to take as many people to hell with him as possible. Don’t let him manipulate or persuade you. Turn and go to Jesus who sets all things straight and right. He is the truth, a giver, a healer and a restorer.

God is not anxious to condemn you for your errors he is eager to save and to redeem you from them altogether! The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise, as some people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants everyone to repent. -2 Peter 3:9

The Lord earnestly desires for you to come to know him so that he can teach you the truth in how to walk correctly in this life so that you will walk perfectly within the next.

Give your life to Jesus, he will never abort you!

Those who know your name trust in you, for you, O LORD, do not abandon those who search for you. -Psalms 9:10

Now may the God of peace make you holy in every way, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless until our Lord Jesus Christ comes again. 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Does God Love Homosexuals?

For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God’s glorious standard. -Romans 3:23

Yes, God does love people who are homosexual yet he does not love, like, or approve of their same-sex lifestyle.

Within the Lord’s eyes the aspect is no different from heterosexual people who fornicate, and so on.

God loves the individual person but hates their sin.

I never cared whether someone was homosexual or not. A person’s sexual orientation did not ever influence how I treated them. So, I am definitely not judging anyone at all. I have an aunt that was a lesbian and met homosexual people who I considered equally as a human being without prejudice.

I myself am asexual (no attraction or sexual desire for men or women) and view sex in general as unnatural and undesirable, however, to God sex is supposed to be a natural intimate union between a man and a woman to reproduce and experience pleasure.

I even temporarily contemplated having a child out of wedlock years ago because I never wanted to get married. I did not want a man or a relationship I just considered having a child. It did not happen and I am glad, though. I do not want any child of mine to actually come here into this crazy world.

What someone does in their bedroom is none of my concern and has nothing to do with me. However, homosexual acts (as well as sexual acts outside of marriage) are immoral to God and do concern him gravely.

God loves us all dearly, including people who are liars, thieves, and murders. He detests the deeds and longs for those who indulge in these willful habits, desires, and mistakes to come to him for help and repent.

I have looked at certain things and circumstances in life as unfair too. Nevertheless, we are to not always lean on our own understanding.

Our Lord is holy and cannot tolerate sin as we know, no matter how natural or normal a way of life or tendency may seem or appear to us and within our lives. If something we feel or think is right when God acknowledges it to be wrong then we cannot override his instruction.

Whatever the Lord guides and directs us to do and not to do is not to deprive or to mistreat us but to honor and protect us as one of his most prized creation.

God only wants the best for us and he ultimately knows what is best, things we are unable to see or understand. We are to trust in him.

The Lord lovingly extends his hand out to anyone trapped in the bonds of homosexuality. God wishes for no one to perish and is not harboring anger at one for their sin. He is not eager to punish and condemn. The Lord desperately wants to forgive and redeem. He endeavors to reach as many as possible with his word.

Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality, or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom. -1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Out In The Open

Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways! For who can know the LORD’s thoughts? Who knows enough to give him advice? -Romans 11:33-34

I never understood the idea or concept of those who sought to keep their thoughts and actions hidden from God.

No matter what perception we had of God- the loving, merciful one or the angry, vengeful one- I was never disappointed in the fact the he was aware of our every thought, feeling, and action.

If anything, I was glad about this advantage of his. An advantage that some of us even share of touch of within certain spiritual gifts that God anoints some of us with.

As sovereign, we as a people need one who knows all and sees all, especially living among a fallen world where people tend to judge by what is on the outside as well as by only what they sometimes want to see.

Our God sees the absolute truth inside each and every one of us. He knows our true motives and what lies within our hearts.

Unlike others who jump to conclusions without gathering up all or enough information, who form an opinion prematurely based on a false perception, and who take out of context what is not comprehended, God already holds the full spectrum accurately and ultimately on point. He knows us far better than we know ourselves and we need a ruler just as himself to make things right.

If all was left to mankind on their own to decide the final word, we’d all be in trouble- worse trouble than what the world is in now.

So for those in particular who are concerned about what God knows about their sin, instead of looking to hide look to admit and to repent and learn to appreciate that we have a God that looks to forgive.

But it was to us that God revealed these things by his Spirit. For his Spirit searches out everything and shows us God’s deep secrets. No one can know a person’s thoughts except that person’s own spirit, and no one can know God’s thoughts except God’s own Spirit. -1 Corinthians 2:10-11

True Christian Behavior

But God’s truth stands firm like a foundation stone with this inscription: “The LORD knows those who are his,” and “All who belong to the LORD must turn away from evil.” 2 Timothy 2:19

But when people keep on sinning, it shows that they belong to the devil, who has been sinning since the beginning. But the Son of God came to destroy the works of the devil. Those who have been born into God’s family do not make a practice of sinning, because God’s life is in them. So they can’t keep on sinning, because they are children of God. So now we can tell who are children of God and who are children of the devil. Anyone who does not live righteously and does not love other believers does not belong to God. 1 John 3:8-10

The house of the wicked will be destroyed, but the tent of the godly will flourish. There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. Proverbs 14:11-12

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When we become saved (a born again Christian) God’s holy spirit comes to literally dwell within us. Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself -1 Corinthians 6:19

The spirit is our helper and comforter.

Not only does God endow us with supernatural abilities (spiritual gifts) he divinely enables us to become holy by gradually perfecting/changing us in Jesus Christ’s image.

We will never be flawless within our fleshly bodies in this fallen world and we will at times sin, however, our sin will be less and it won’t be constant or intentional.

During those periods we may suddenly or accidentally slip up, we acknowledge our error to God and receive his forgiveness. Always requesting in him that he aid us to improve.

No one sincere takes the Lord’s grace and mercy for granted, knowing that he blessed us within this way should encourage us to look forward with appreciation and motivation to cooperate.

The true Christian does not practice sin as a way of life. The way of life puts sin out of practice.

Anyone who claims to be living in the spirit yet does worldly things routinely is not a legitimate follower who surrendered to Christ. When embraced by the holy spirit, everything starts to change- desires, thoughts, personality and foundation. One’s entire manner of being has become refashioned. God’s essence brings a purity to the presence.

I knew a man years ago when I was a young child, I think I was around ten or eleven (around that time I had accepted Jesus). He was an associate of my family. He used to treat me funny until one day he came to my home and witnessed me reading my bible. I don’t know what his problem was, I was just a kid.

Anyway, this married man called himself a person of God and of the church but would come over to my house asking if he could use our VCR (this was back in the 1980’s) to watch porn tapes he had brought over. He also pinched one of my mother’s friends on her derriere at the staircase.

Now my point is also that he acted negative toward me for a while and I hadn’t done anything to him but it was alright for him to fulfill his lustful desires apart from his wife. Typical judgmental so called/false Christian behavior.

This is why so many professing Christians/followers of Christ leave a bad taste in other people’s mouths and bad impressions of what true Christians are and represent.

It used to be said that the worse kinds of people are the ones in the church. Whether some deserved that reputation or not depending on opinion the main focus of everything is to get it together with God because only he can make things right for everyone.

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My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate who pleads our case before the Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous. He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world. And we can be sure that we know him if we obey his commandments. If someone claims, “I know God,” but doesn’t obey God’s commandments, that person is a liar and is not living in the truth. But those who obey God’s word truly show how completely they love him. That is how we know we are living in him. Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did. -1 John 2:1-6


Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. For God is working in you, giving you the desire and the power to do what pleases him. Philippians 2:12-13

For God wanted them to know that the riches and glory of Christ are for you Gentiles, too. And this is the secret: Christ lives in you. This gives you assurance of sharing his glory. So we tell others about Christ, warning everyone and teaching everyone with all the wisdom God has given us. We want to present them to God, perfect in their relationship to Christ. That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me. -Colossians 1:27-29

Horoscopes (Forbidden By God)

“Now use your magical charms! Use the spells you have worked at all these years!

Maybe they will do you some good. Maybe they can make someone afraid of you.

All the advice you receive has made you tired.

Where are all your astrologers, those stargazers who make predictions each month?

Let them stand up and save you from what the future holds.

But they are like straw burning in a fire; they cannot save themselves from the flame. –Isaiah 47:12-14

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When I was a youngster, I thought reading the horoscopes was harmless and was even proud to be a “zodiacal Taurus” ruled by planet Venus.

I wasn’t heavily into astrology. I never understood how astrologers read the planets or anything of that nature but I loved reading up on the characteristics of my zodiac sign as the traits were accurately described within certain aspects. I’d even read up on other astrological birth signs, the zodiac explanations of behavior and compatibility with other individuals were interesting.

It wasn’t until I read the bible verses about astrology and anything associated with it being forbidden that I started to heed warning. There was even a time when I threw all of my zodiac books away.

I later on began reading them from time to time after not recognizing any seemingly real threat. I did not know that horoscope reading was a trick disguised by the devil to gradually lure us people away from God and his instructions.

I never practiced astrology and would not have known where to begin. I didn’t believe that astrological charts had any affect or determination of my everyday life in connection with reading a horoscope forecast. I didn’t think it was the same as a tarot card reading.

They would be in daily newspapers and magazines but at the time I didn’t know the zodiac was deep-rooted in sorcery.

Horoscopes should not be read by Christians, and instead we should place our faith in our future by communicating with God.

Right now, I take seriously that it is dangerous, and I don’t want any part of it because the Lord is against indulging within the ancient belief. I don’t even have any desire to read the horoscope anymore I am totally repulsed by it! I feel the same way about tarot reading. I have no desire to consult a fortune-teller. I was born with second-sight but I understand that having a spiritual gift from God is not classified in the same category as divination.

Dear friends, do not believe everyone who claims to speak by the Spirit. You must test them to see if the spirit they have comes from God. For there are many false prophets in the world. –1 John 4:1

Some people have genuine supernatural gifts and misuse them but I hope those who do and have will repent and return to God even if it was done unintentionally.

Astrology is geared toward mainstream society as innocent fun and harmless entertainment. I read that astrology is from paganism, the worship of planets as Gods which makes no sense to me. I knew that it was a part of new age which in reality is just all a sad form of demonic worship.

As children of God, we shouldn’t read any of that garbage or partake in any similar modes of darkness set to sneakily trap/ensnare us.

We’ll confuse spirit guides (demonic entities) with angels of light if we’re not careful getting into that crap unknowingly. Satan does masquerade himself as an angel of the light. –But I am not surprised! Even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. -2 Corinthians 11:14

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For example, never sacrifice your son or daughter as a burnt offering. And do not let your people practice fortune-telling, or use sorcery, or interpret omens, or engage in witchcraft, or cast spells, or function as mediums or psychics, or call forth the spirits of the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the LORD. It is because the other nations have done these detestable things that the LORD your God will drive them out ahead of you. -Deuteronomy 18:10-12

“Do not defile yourselves by turning to mediums or to those who consult the spirits of the dead. I am the LORD your God. -Leviticus 19:31

“I will also turn against those who commit spiritual prostitution by putting their trust in mediums or in those who consult the spirits of the dead. I will cut them off from the community.-Leviticus 20:6

“But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.” -Revelation 21:8

Outside the city are the dogs—the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idol worshipers, and all who love to live a lie. -Revelation 22:15

God Knows All, So Come To Know Him

O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, LORD. You go before me and follow me. You place your hand of blessing on my head. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too great for me to understand! I can never escape from your Spirit! I can never get away from your presence! -Psalms 139:1-7

What is done behind closed doors and in front of mirrors can be kept hidden unseen from others, and put far behind as to never have existed.

The walls of a room will never talk, the doors of a room will never open up to reveal anything that ever took place, and the mirrors within a room will never again reflect a scene displayed from the past.

One can even lie to themself, denying what no one else could prove unless there was substantial evidence or a credible witness.

The truth would be portrayed as a lie for as long as one continued to not admit, or forget.

Going back inside the rooms through the doors to look back into the mirrors sometimes can force or incite one to face a reality they may not prefer to accept.

The fact that even though actions and things will sometimes be or remain unknown to anyone else- it is still definitely known.

God knows.

No matter how hard one tries, how hard one runs, how hard one pretends they can never escape the one who is aware of all things.

No one can masquerade or play a charade on God.

Stop running, trying, and/or pretending and confess to the Lord what he already knows so that he may give you a peace, comfort and joy that the world does not give, understand, and is unable to take away.

Why carry a burden when you do not have to. Our good Lord is ever so merciful and full of grace. He is just waiting for anyone to come to him as he is ready to forgive, forget, and fulfill with a life of restoration and purpose to all those who surrender to his everlasting love and divine perfection.

But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. -1 John 1:9