If it's a sin not to 'go forth and multiply', how can we say Jesus was 'without sin'?

Answer 1

It isn't a sin. In fact, Paul tells us that it is almost better to not get married because you would avoid a lot of the problems of married life, and thus devote yourself entirely to God. Obviously, it goes without mentioning that your life would have to be lived in complete chastity.

Answer 2

Who said that? Let's see the bible verse that says it's a sin. Go ahead. There are plenty of links on the internet to actual bible verses. Can you provide that, just real quick? You people who rewrite the bible so you can ask stupid questions that make you feel smarter make me physically ill. But don't let that stop you, and do by all means go ahead and provide that link, if you could. It shouldn't take you but a minute or two. While you're at it, if you could go ahead and find the one that says "money is the root of all evil" and if you wouldn't mind, post that one for us as well. That's another fave. The stealing sheep thing, that's rich. I never heard that before. That would be another good link to provide.

Answer 3

It's not a sin to not "go forth and multiply". Paul said it's actually better if a man doesn't marry, so he can fully devote himself to God. That is exactly what Jesus did.

Answer 4

Taking the question seriously:

One of the earlier answers hit things on the head – "going forth & multiplying" was a very broad task given to Adam & Eve (and thus humanity) as God sent them out into the world, just telling them he wanted humanity to flower.

It isn’t a “sin” issue.

The general definition of Christian “sin” is “attitudes/behaviors that separate us from God and/or put or widen a rift in our relationship with him.” Put another way, if the greatest good is to be in communion with God, then sin is when we lessen or pull away from that communion.

As far as Jesus was considered “without sin,” this means he never did anything or harbored an attitude that put a rift between him and God. Even in human form, he always wanted to please God. In regards to sin, people generally struggle with (1) pride issues, of trying to “be God” rather than the human beings they actually are, and (2) separating themselves from God (i.e., hiding, denying, running away) out of shame/pride when they do realize they’ve screwed up.

Jesus seemingly never did that. He trusted and was submissive to God, wanted to please Him even if it would bring pain/suffering for himself, and never purposefully pulled away from God.

So that's how we can say Jesus was "without sin," and why the "go forth and multiply" comment isn't relevant to this.

Answer 5

"Go forth and multiply" was a command to mankind in general, not to each individual.

Many people are called to be single, some are widowed before having children, and some are not capable of having children.

These people are do their best to follow the Will of God and are not sinning.

This was also the Will of God for Jesus, to live a single celibate life.

Sin is a deliberate thought, word, deed, or omission contrary to the eternal law of God.

However married couples should welcome God's gift of children and, therefore, artificial birth control was against the will of God.

With love in Christ.

Answer 6

it is a sin to not go forth and multiply?
the part you omitted was the part where it said " fill the earth", as in "go forth , multiply AND FILL THE EARTH.
As the earth was widely populated at the time of Jesus, why do you ignore the rest of the command to try and impose impropriety as regards the conduct of Jesus?
You are sadly mistaken, misguided and in serious error!

Answer 7

Isn't it cute when somebody doesn't know an answer, he/she questions the intelligents of the one who asked the question?

It would make Jesus far more easy to believe and understand if in fact he had been a sinner. Which he obviously was, according to all the biblical rules. Jesus lied, he stole a sheep or something. Of course he sinned. As for that, i almost start to respect him :)

Answer 8

No where did God make it a sin to not mulitiply. Jesus was without sin. You are correct about that. Have you accepted Jesus as your Savior? Time is growing short. Please read the Gospel of John. Ask God to help you. Jesus is the way to eternal life.

Answer 9

That was a command to Adam and Even for the human race. As their children, we're doing a good job of it. We're multiplying.

Answer 10

Maybe multiplication is overrated as a sin. Division seems much worse and perhaps an underlying ethical proscription to all that commandment business.