The Unpardonable Sin

[Gentlemantech48]

I have two brothers who are in their 70's and have totally rejected Christ all of their life. I am NOT God and cannot say that they will be saved or not BUT in my heart I am convinced that they have committed the unpardonable sin. They have not only rejected the Holy Spirit's prompting but have blasphemed the name of God over and over for decades. It was decided by these brothers that we would not discuss "religion" at family gatherings. After many years of trying to lovingly and respectfully witness to them I just came to the point where I would rather spend my time witnessing to people who have an open heart. There are so many out there who are looking for an answer. Many would say to me that these are my family and I should continue to love them and witness to them to end of their life, but you know what? I don't want to even be involved with these pagan brothers and their pagan families when it comes time for their death. How would I comfort anyone? What type of person will talk at their funeral? I do not want to sit there and listen to bunch of mumbo jumbo about the "good" things my brothers did. In reality they have wasted their life and I don't want to be a part of that. Does this sound harsh? I know I will get a lot of flack but I am convinced that my making a break from this family "might" be the only message this family hears about the importance of accepting Christ. I can either continue to come to the family gatherings and keep my mouth shut or I can YELL out in this way that blaspheming God is not acceptable. What do you think?

 

[sealacamp]

I have two brothers who are in their 70's and have totally rejected Christ all of their life. I am NOT God and cannot say that they will be saved or not BUT in my heart I am convinced that they have committed the unpardonable sin. They have not only rejected the Holy Spirit's prompting but have blasphemed the name of God over and over for decades. It was decided by these brothers that we would not discuss "religion" at family gatherings. After many years of trying to lovingly and respectfully witness to them I just came to the point where I would rather spend my time witnessing to people who have an open heart. There are so many out there who are looking for an answer. Many would say to me that these are my family and I should continue to love them and witness to them to end of their life, but you know what? I don't want to even be involved with these pagan brothers and their pagan families when it comes time for their death. How would I comfort anyone? What type of person will talk at their funeral? I do not want to sit there and listen to bunch of mumbo jumbo about the "good" things my brothers did. In reality they have wasted their life and I don't want to be a part of that. Does this sound harsh? I know I will get a lot of flack but I am convinced that my making a break from this family "might" be the only message this family hears about the importance of accepting Christ. I can either continue to come to the family gatherings and keep my mouth shut or I can YELL out in this way that blaspheming God is not acceptable. What do you think?

I know how you feel. When we are saved God adopts us into His family and at that point we are brothers and sisters with all of Christ people, everywhere. Those that are of like mind are closer that those that are considered blood, even if we don't know them well. That is part of the miracle of being in the family of God. We should witness to all people, even those who reject the word, until we can no longer do so. But as for being close to people or wanting to be around them it is only natural that we should want to be around our brothers and sisters in Christ instead of those who knowingly reject the Lord and the truth.

Sealacamp

 

[Gentlemantech48]

I know how you feel. When we are saved God adopts us into His family and at that point we are brothers and sisters with all of Christ people, everywhere. Those that are of like mind are closer that those that are considered blood, even if we don't know them well. That is part of the miracle of being in the family of God. We should witness to all people, even those who reject the word, until we can no longer do so. But as for being close to people or wanting to be around them it is only natural that we should want to be around our brothers and sisters in Christ instead of those who knowingly reject the Lord and the truth.

Sealacamp

Thank you. I appreciate that. I'm not saying I'm absolutely right in this but most do not understand where I am coming from.

 

[sealacamp]

Thank you. I appreciate that. I'm not saying I'm absolutely right in this but most do not understand where I am coming from.

My father was a professor/pastor and our whole family grew up with Christ in our household. After living a life of rebellion for a while and thinking that I could still follow Christ at the same time the Lord, in His mercy, eventually corrected me and brought me to my senses. However two of my three sisters are deeply immersed in a twisted life of which it seems they may never get free. I find it very difficult to talk with them or spend any time around them. They are not very outspoken about their errant life style but if the Lord comes up they become very defensive so that it is difficult to bring Him into any conversation with them. Being around them is like walking on egg shells and trying not to break them. Anyway I am not exactly in your specific situation but I do understand how it is difficult to witness to those who are deeply immersed in their rebellion and have their minds consciously closed to the Lord and His truth.

Sealacamp