1 Corinthians 6:9, 10 "What! Do YOU not know that unrighteous persons will not inherit God’s kingdom? Do not be misled. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men kept for unnatural purposes, nor men who lie with men, nor thieves, nor greedy persons, nor DRUNKARDS, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit God’s kingdom."
They will not fornicate...
They will not commit idolatry....
They will not commit adultery...
They will not commit homosexual sin....
They will not steal or be greedy.....
They will not abuse/use alcohol.......
Looks like the 99% of Christians dont have the fruits God is looking for.
How many Christian men have NEVER fornicated in their life and how many have NEVER abused alcohol like a Drunkard ?
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2007-10-08 12:39:33 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
now look at the very next verse...1 Corinthians 11.."And that is what some of you were. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." ...the word does not say that people who use to live like this would never be saved, to the contrary it says "some of us were" but we are no longer because of what Christ did in our life. The truth is many many Christians were some of these things and more but have repented (changed) and turned from their sin. We are no longer a slave to sin but free from sins grip..
2007-10-08 13:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by candi_k7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never fornicated or abused alcohol. I'm not saying I'm perfect, I'm far from it, but I do try to live the commandments and follow the example Jesus Christ has set.
But even if a person has done these things, there is still repentance. We all sin and we all need the cleansing power of the Atonement in our lives. The whole reason that Jesus suffered was to provide us with a way to become cleansed from sin.
2007-10-08 12:59:59 · answer #2 · answered by Senator John McClain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A fruit is something good and wholesome from the tree or vine, not rotten stuff on the ground. Of course God says we are all sinners, that is why there is repentence. It doesn't mean you can do whatever you want with impunity though. There are consequences to actions.
2007-10-08 12:50:59 · answer #3 · answered by Someone who cares 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, try Galatians
Gal 5:19 What the sinful nature does is clear. It enjoys sexual sins, impure acts and wild living. 20 It worships statues of gods. It also worships evil powers. It is full of hatred and fighting. It is full of jealousy and fits of anger. It is interested only in getting ahead. It stirs up trouble. It separates people into their own little groups. 21 It wants what others have. It gets drunk and takes part in wild parties. It does many things of that kind. I warn you now as I did before. People who live like that will not receive God’s kingdom.
22 But the fruit the Holy Spirit produces is love, joy and peace. It is being patient, kind and good. It is being faithful 23 and gentle and having control of oneself. There is no law against things of that kind.
The actions of people who call themselves "Christian" does not change the truth of scripture. Lots of people have deluded themselves into thinking that their lifestyle is ok...
Matthew 7:21 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven. ONLY THOSE WHO DO WHAT MY FATHER IN HEAVEN WANTS WILL ENTER.
22 “Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord! Lord! Didn’t we prophesy in your name? Didn’t we drive out demons in your name? Didn’t we do many miracles in your name?’ 23 Then I will tell them clearly, ‘I never knew you. Get away from me, you who do evil!’
2007-10-08 12:45:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you saying that God's people are Fruits?
2007-10-08 12:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks like you don't know the Bible! The fruit is 'love'.
"They will know we are Christians by our love."
2007-10-08 12:50:16 · answer #6 · answered by Mercedes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋