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Again ..the scripture in 1john does not say .."when"you sin ..or watering it down..mess up, You must confess etc.
It says "if".
By changing it to the word "when" a person is declaring that they have the will to sin in the future .they are showing outwardly that they fully intend to commit that certain sin again.
This displays that there is no repentance yet.they have not yet changed thier minds towards God to agree with him and follow him..those that love him obey him.
If your intending to sin ..and by saying "when" you simply show that intent.your showing you havnt yet made up your mind to follow Jesus.
James says a double minded man is unstable in ALL his ways..
If a person does not settle this in thier heart and repent then they will to go back and do what the flesh desires .simplybecause they have not yet decided to take up the cross..crucify the flesh and walk in the freedom Christ has already won for us.
This not condemning ..it is the truth that sets you free.
It says "if".
By changing it to the word "when" a person is declaring that they have the will to sin in the future .they are showing outwardly that they fully intend to commit that certain sin again.
This displays that there is no repentance yet.they have not yet changed thier minds towards God to agree with him and follow him..those that love him obey him.
If your intending to sin ..and by saying "when" you simply show that intent.your showing you havnt yet made up your mind to follow Jesus.
James says a double minded man is unstable in ALL his ways..
If a person does not settle this in thier heart and repent then they will to go back and do what the flesh desires .simplybecause they have not yet decided to take up the cross..crucify the flesh and walk in the freedom Christ has already won for us.
This not condemning ..it is the truth that sets you free.
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