They commit sins, go to church and confession and gets forgiven. What's up with that?
2007-04-07 12:07:18 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No. Although some churches seem to teach that forgiveness for sins comes through confession only, we must repent to be forgiven. Confession is one step in this process, but we must also feel guilt for and take responsibilty fo our sins. This includes resitution and and quiting the sin. We also must rely on Christ's atonement and his love for us.
2007-04-07 12:14:13 · answer #1 · answered by moonman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a true christian we ask for forgiveness and seek God's will for our live's.We stray away from the wrongs we committed before we accepted Jesus Christ.A true Christian lets the world see Jesus through them.
A church is not made of brick and mortar but by the people who meet together in the name of our risen saviour Jesus Christ.
The Bible says we will all commit sin no matter how hard we try, but when we pray and ask for forgiveness and strength to overcome that sin so that we will be pleasing to God.
God hates sin and we will all answer for our sins someday, each and every one of us.No we cannot commit unlimited sin and expect our lives to be blessed by God.
I kinda think you are talking about the catholic faith where they can go to confession and have their sins forgiven.A mortal man cannot forgive sins,we must confess to God only.
We can all believe what we want but the Bible tells us that "no man can enter in to my kingdom unless they accept my son Jesus Christ".
Hope this helps and may God Bless You!
2007-04-07 19:21:34 · answer #2 · answered by harleyman 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First of all Christ is not the minister of sin. Therefore, those that willfully live a sinful lifestyle are not of Christ nor are they born again. The New Testament contains many scriptures dealing with this issue. Forgiveness of sins does not come through confessions to a priest, but through repentance to God. Repentance is more than just asking forgiveness, it is a change of heart, attitude, focus and action. People who willfully sin and think it's okay are deceiving themselves and should examine themselves to see whether they are in the Faith.
2007-04-07 19:20:42 · answer #3 · answered by Jimbo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Going to Church for anyone does not make that individual a "good" or perfect person. People go to church for the sole objective of worshiping God. Sin is the constant - unchanged state of being of the human creation and that is why, a relationship with God, the Father, through Jesus Christ is essential to be in a receptive mode of the GRACE provided, thereof. Christians sin daily, as do Agnostics and Atheists. Sin is a relative term to an individual when one regards by Devine enlightenment WHO he or she is, in relationship to God, who is Holy (perfect or complete in love).
That is why Christians are supposed to be expressing love to God and mankind ! Anyone, who is sinning intentionally - "unlimited" , is lacking understanding and is very immature in his or her relationship with God, the Father, through Jesus Christ. To only, "go to church", just doesn't "cut " it !!! A relationship based only in essense and no substance, is futile.
2007-04-07 19:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by guraqt2me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. only catholics confess sins before other people. but it is just a man giving you a pardon of your sins, its not God's forgivness. and going to church doesnt make any difference on sins, forgiving sins, etc. you have to ask Gd himself for forgiveness, and Repent of your sins. that means turn away from them and not keep doing them over and over.
2007-04-07 19:35:38 · answer #5 · answered by mxlj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically yes, catholics can do the most horrible things and as long as they ask for forgivness and then get last rights on their death bed they go to heaven. Go figure. I dont know about the other christian based religions but this is definately the way catholics work. why do you think there is always a catholic priest present during executions.
2007-04-07 19:15:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
3 John says He who sins has not seen God
someone continuing in habitual sin may not be a Christian at all and perhaps was never saved
2007-04-07 19:13:23 · answer #7 · answered by whirlingmerc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No,
If you read a Bible, you will see that forgiveness is not license to continue to sin.
And not all christians incorporate a confession into their church practice.
2007-04-07 19:10:28 · answer #8 · answered by awayforabit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yup, and the Priest is only allowed to advise you on your life of crime. He can not turn you in for any reward or anything.
However he will expect you to donate very nicely to the collection plate.
2007-04-07 19:28:12 · answer #9 · answered by U-98 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the Bible says if you practice of sin willfully you will not inherit the Kingdom.The Bible also says that we confess our sins only to Christ,not a man.
2007-04-07 19:15:33 · answer #10 · answered by wbyrnes2008 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋