Im only 13 and i think i may have condemned myself to hell for life =(. I go to church every Sunday and i have really started believing recently, i go to church as a choice now. But i was on the internet and i was bored and after a few google drifts i found myself on a website and it said that if you said 'i deny the holy spirit' then you will go to hell, regardless of wether you became the next pope or something like that. I dont know what i was thinking i wasnt really myself and within a few seconds i had said the words. I have regretted it for every hour i am awake since and i cant stop thinking about it. I dont believe that i dent the holy spirit, i believe it is part of me and i am open to it, but in luke 12:10 it says that any blasphemy against the holy spirit is unforgivable. As i said i dont believe it, but i cant stop thinking about it and im so upset.
Did i misunderstand it or am i really headed there :'(
2007-09-01 08:51:42 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think that you have misunderstood this..
In Luke 11, the chapter before the one you mention, someone says that Jesus is doing good by the help of evil spirits..
(Read Luke 11:14-17, visit link)
OK, The Holy Spirit is working to convince us about truth. Sinning against The Holy Spirit, is not about saying some "magic word", but about being closed to the truth and to God, like those who refused to believe Jesus and even suggested that he worked by the help of evil spirits; this is what it means to sin against The Holy Spirit. If a person does this all their life, there is no way for them to be forgiven, because they will not turn to God and even call the work of His Spirit evil..
So, what you did when you said something to "refuse the holy spirit", was wrong, but the fact that you regret it, shows that you are open to the holy spirit, cause someone who really deny the holy Spirit, would not worry about it being wrong..
If you ask God honestly to forgive you, He will. Also, I suggest that you contact a christian that you can share this with and pray with.
Quote;
"Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective." James 5:16
I hope this helps:-)
2007-09-01 10:20:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus talks about the only unforgiveable sin is to deny that Christ is the son of God. Thats what he is talking about. If you do not except Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour you will go to hell because that is denying that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Remember the Trinity, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. If you have not accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Saviour you can do so right now. Just Pray this Prayer with me, Dear Jesus I confess to you that I am a sinner in need of a Saviour, I believe that you died on a cross for me and was raised on the third day as a perfect sacrifice for my sins, I ask you to come into my heart and save me. If you truely say this Prayer with a sincere heart you are now a child of God. The Bible says so. Jesus never gives up on anybody, if he did, why did he say to forgive 70x 7 everyday...
2007-09-01 09:11:18 · answer #2 · answered by victor 7707 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you are still in with the holy spirit to be on the safe side next time you pray tell the same think to God and ask for forgiveness and that will put you back in good standing with the trinity. God knows what you done before you done it but to show that you are sorry for doing it you must admit the fact that you done it and every thing will be fine. God knows your heart and if you didn't mean it forgiveness is yours without a doubt believe that
2007-09-01 09:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by mr.pattersonfromkc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fact that you're worried about it says that you haven't really renounced God. I don't know what kind of church you attend, but God is a lot more forgiving than most people give Him credit for. The person who would not be forgiven would be unlikely to feel any remorse and would draw other people down with him or her. Like Satan did with the angels who he misled. If you ask God for forgiveness and never take things like this so lightly again, I'm sure you'll be forgiven.
2007-09-01 09:07:09 · answer #4 · answered by alikij 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're reading too much into this... Calm down. If "God" is as forgiving as everyone claims he is, I'm sure you do not have an issue on your hands. If God is like he is within the Bible then he's not a "God" worth following if he eternally damns a 13 year old for saying something s/he didn't even mean to say.
2007-09-01 09:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anuolf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just you worried about it says that you didn't...It is when you have known the truth and deny it..You really don't know the whole bible yet,if you just got started..That is satans way of keeping you from drawing closer to your Father..Just keep seeking your Father and the Holy Spirit will teach you all things,trust me,it took me years to quite thinking I was so aweful,lol..You are on the right path stay close to Jesus and you will be fine..
2007-09-01 09:01:12 · answer #6 · answered by I give you the Glory Father ! 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Henry, of course you are not headed to hell. This is one of the ways that satan works. He fills your head with doubts and questions. Because you said a few stupid words does not mean that you are destined to go to hell. Tell it to Jesus and forget about it...He already has. I have to say I am very impressed with you and your conviction especially considering your age. You're fine sweetie, have a good day.
2007-09-01 09:29:20 · answer #7 · answered by Dutch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all there is not a hell. The all loving god would not send you to a firery place to live for eternity. Well from the "bible banging" perspective, only if you truly believe in your heart that you want to deny god and act in ways that denies him then that is when it is a "sin" if your just state it and dont believe it that that means nothing, do not worry
2007-09-01 09:04:47 · answer #8 · answered by Mrs ACO 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
OMG, u is sooo silly! Don't worry about that crap b/c its NOT ture understand...it's NOT TRUE!!!! No matter what u said if u feel his presence within u and believe in the lord then you will not be condemned ok? The lord is VERY forgiven and something that stupid would not even be effective! n_n God Bless
2007-09-01 09:01:50 · answer #9 · answered by Keira Matsura 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Satan is the Father of lies, he will try to trick you and make you feel like there is no hope.You have to trust in Gods word, God said if you come to him for forgiveness he shall not cast you out. People that blaspheme the Holy Spirit is in a total rebellion against almighty God, there hearts are hardened.
2015-02-20 02:24:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋