worries about the unforgivable sin

[Aaron1]

i'm sorry if this is in the wrong section; please move it if it is.

anyways, i have been struggling with this idea of the unforgivable sin for many weeks now. i've read nearly every web resource, and i know what most people consider it to be and consider it not to be. i've been preoccupied worrying about it, constantly analyzing my thoughts. i know that this sin isn't simple blasphemy, but has something to do with denying Christ. i am always so scared that something i do could be interpreted as doing just that, i constantly say prayers like "i dont deny you Jesus, you are my savior, please forgive me for anything that could be interpreted as denial...". i pray like this a lot, maybe even over 100 times on some days.

well, this is where my worry comes in. recently i have been reading about how the Holy Spirit can urge/lead people to do something by speaking to them internally and asking them to do it. well, recently ive been having this internal thought of "go tell your dad your saved". i keep having this thought and began to wonder if it was from the Holy Spirit. so i prayed to God and asked for guidance on this and to confirm that it was actually from the Holy Spirit and not just my own thoughts. well not too long after i prayed i had a thought that said something like "You shall go and tell your dad your saved." however, right before it could finish i cut it off and it didnt let the thought finish. i don't know why i cut it off, it could've been just an impulsive thing or maybe i cut it off because i didn't want to listen. either way i was in the wrong and i feel bad/guilty/anxious about it.

now im worried that i could've maybe cut off/ignored a thought that was very well from the Holy Spirit, and since i had prayed for the Holy Spirit's guidance i couldn't claim ignorance or that i didn't know. so i feel like i have done the unforgivable by intentionally ignoring the Holy Spirit's guidance and i feel shut out right now.

im sorry that this is so long, it's a stream of consciousness because i have to go to work very shortly. thank you very much for reading.

 

[Tigger45]

None of us are 100% obedient to God nor can we be in this fallen condition. Neither is this 'blasphemy of the H.S. God isn't so fickle as to cast us away at every misstep of our Christian walk.

In the scripture that refers to blasphemy of the H.S. In context its referring to accounting something that is the work of the HS and labeling it as from the devil.

 

[RC1970]

Aaron, the fact that you're worried about this is a sure sign that you have not partaken of this sin. You would have to truly believe that Jesus was a false prophet. Most of us go through periods of doubt and denial, but we rarely accuse Jesus of being an agent of the devil. That would be truly absurd.

Just cry out to the Lord "Lord, I believe, please help my unbelief".

 

[madera23]

i'm sorry if this is in the wrong section; please move it if it is.

anyways, i have been struggling with this idea of the unforgivable sin for many weeks now. i've read nearly every web resource, and i know what most people consider it to be and consider it not to be. i've been preoccupied worrying about it, constantly analyzing my thoughts. i know that this sin isn't simple blasphemy, but has something to do with denying Christ. i am always so scared that something i do could be interpreted as doing just that, i constantly say prayers like "i dont deny you Jesus, you are my savior, please forgive me for anything that could be interpreted as denial...". i pray like this a lot, maybe even over 100 times on some days.

well, this is where my worry comes in. recently i have been reading about how the Holy Spirit can urge/lead people to do something by speaking to them internally and asking them to do it. well, recently ive been having this internal thought of "go tell your dad your saved". i keep having this thought and began to wonder if it was from the Holy Spirit. so i prayed to God and asked for guidance on this and to confirm that it was actually from the Holy Spirit and not just my own thoughts. well not too long after i prayed i had a thought that said something like "You shall go and tell your dad your saved." however, right before it could finish i cut it off and it didnt let the thought finish. i don't know why i cut it off, it could've been just an impulsive thing or maybe i cut it off because i didn't want to listen. either way i was in the wrong and i feel bad/guilty/anxious about it.

now im worried that i could've maybe cut off/ignored a thought that was very well from the Holy Spirit, and since i had prayed for the Holy Spirit's guidance i couldn't claim ignorance or that i didn't know. so i feel like i have done the unforgivable by intentionally ignoring the Holy Spirit's guidance and i feel shut out right now.

im sorry that this is so long, it's a stream of consciousness because i have to go to work very shortly. thank you very much for reading.

 

[madera23]

Stop worrying. That is not you worrying it is the entity trying to cause you to doubt.
"Take your thoughts captive", scripture

 

[Johnnz]

That scripture is seldom well understood. You are OK. Just accept that and get on with living with Jesus.

John
NZ

 

[CarlNH]

Yes these men are telling you right. Jesus said His yoke is easy and His burden light. Before we are saved, the Holy Spirit convicts us of sin, and after we believe, the Spirit convinces us of righteousness! Awesome news! A person's walk must be long filled with revelations and experiences before he could turn and approach the danger of the unforgivable sin.

 

[yuppers]

I want to give you some encouragement. I used to stress a lot about is this a sin or is that a sin. It was a real burden on me and it affected my life a lot. I was very anti social because I thought it was a sin to talk about myself... I want to tell you that you are saved. God gave us this life to live in freedom. Jesus died so your sins are forgiven so you are free from the law. Next time the thoughts come into your head thinking did I commit a sin, Stop that thought. Take a deep breath and say God, thank you for forgiving my sins. Then continue on your day. Don't let that anxiety build up inside you. We are all not perfect, God doesn't expect us to be. We all mess up and everyone is going to fall into sin sometimes. God forgives. God loves you. God wants you to be happy. Don't let that anxiety rule your life and limit you from feeling Gods love for you. Renew your mind to a mind of thankfulness. I will pray for you.