Are impure thoughts only sins if you act on them?

[Faith In God]

I doubt I have the same beliefs about sin that you do. Could you clarify what you mean?

Naturally.

As applicable here?

Action (be it thought or deed) displeasing God and warranting some form of judgment or discipline, I suppose.

Biblical sin isn't primarily against man:
it is against God.

 

[Faith In God]

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[sparklecat]

Hehe, thanks



What I wrote doesn't address sin, no, since I don't believe it exists as you define it. I couldn't say how many Christians would agree with me. However, I really can't see why God would care what a person fantasized about if nobody was hurt by it - how could it hurt him? It's just a part of Christianity I never really could understand.

 

[Faith In God]

Hehe, thanks

What I wrote doesn't address sin, no, since I don't believe it exists as you define it. I couldn't say how many Christians would agree with me. However, I really can't see why God would care what a person fantasized about if nobody was hurt by it - how could it hurt him? It's just a part of Christianity I never really could understand.

God is not about a list of things not to do or a list of things to do (though there are some...bleh. Sorry, let me finish my point without me interrupting me ). If Christians were to live like that, why isn't there a "Christian's Guide to Life" manuel?

Christianity is about pleasing God over self. To put self in front of God is sinful (and it starts in the mind).

...does that make sense?

 

[sparklecat]

God is not about a list of things not to do or a list of things to do (though there are some...bleh. Sorry, let me finish my point without me interrupting me ). If Christians were to live like that, why isn't there a "Christian's Guide to Life" manuel?

Christianity is about pleasing God over self. To put self in front of God is sinful (and it starts in the mind).

...does that make sense?

Yes, I believe so. You're saying that the mindset should be doing what is best rather than doing what you want, so long as it doesn't harm, yes?



Are there thoughts/actions that God is neutral on, in your opinion?

 

[Faith In God]

Yes, I believe so. You're saying that the mindset should be doing what is best rather than doing what you want, so long as it doesn't harm, yes?

Until "so long as it doesn't harm", yes (because I'm not sure what you mean by that. Usually "what's best" doesn't include harm, no?)

Are there thoughts/actions that God is neutral on, in your opinion?

...

Hm. Stooping to pick up a penny pops into mind (action). Or wondering what time it is to get ready to leave for an appointment (thought).

I guess there are.

 

[ChrisCountryGirl]

Yes, even if you don't act on them I feel it's a sin if your thoughts aren't being redirected to something that is appropriate