Jehovah's Witnesses - I am distraught, (I come in peace)since I have blasphemed,?

Question

do I have to die to live? Do you understand where I'm coming from?

Exactly!! Should I go ahead and tattoo 666 on my forehead?
Luke 12: 10 - And everyone that says a word against the Son of man, it will be forgiven him; but he that blasphemes against the holy spirit will not be forgiven it.

Answer 1

I remember when my uncle (A JW) did something really bad, his whole church ignored him.

You have done something bad in the past, but God has forgiven you because you asked Him to.

Look at it this way: Would Jesus turn His back on people? No because everyone is human; we all make mistakes.

Answer 2

How would one know if the unforgivable sin had been committed?

This type of sin is related to what we read in Hebrews 10:26: “If we practice sin willfully after having received the accurate knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice for sins left.”

So there is a deliberateness or willfulness about this kind of sin. One callously sins, fully aware of the fact that he is going directly contrary to the operation of God’s spirit and His righteous laws. Furthermore, we all are sinful and need Christ’s ransom sacrifice to obtain forgiveness.

But “there is no longer any sacrifice for sins left” for one who knows that and “who has trampled upon the Son of God and who has esteemed as of ordinary value the blood” he shed. That one “has outraged the spirit of undeserved kindness with contempt.” (Heb. 10:29) He will never repent and humbly seek God’s forgiveness for his sin and rejection of Christ’s ransom. He is beyond repentance.

But one important point needs to be remembered: In Jesus’ case, he knew the innermost thoughts and heart condition of the Jews and could thus be certain that they had sinned against the holy spirit. Imperfect humans today cannot read hearts as can Jehovah and Jesus, so we cannot determine when someone has carried sin to the point of having sinned against the spirit. (Matt. 12:25; Heb. 4:13) That is for God to determine.

Even the fact that a person has been disfellowshiped from the Christian congregation does not necessarily mean that he has committed the unforgivable sin. He may later repent. In the early Corinthian congregation an anointed Christian had to be disfellowshiped because of his immorality and lack of evidence of repentance. Yet, apparently, that man was later reinstated into the congregation, showing that he had not sinned against the holy spirit.—1 Cor. 5:1-5; 2 Cor. 2:6-8.

Nevertheless, the mere fact that it is possible to sin against the holy spirit should put us on the alert. Being imperfect creatures, we unconsciously sin daily. If one is cut to the heart and truly repentant over his sins, then that is evidence that he has not committed the unforgivable sin. How important it is, then, to maintain a humble spirit, admitting our errors and seeking God’s forgiveness. (1 John 1:9; Mic. 7:18)

And recognizing that eternal destruction will be the lot of those who are “guilty of everlasting sin,” the sin against the holy spirit, we should strive to avoid making sin a habit or denying the evident operation of God’s spirit.

Answer 3

I don't know where people get the idea that JWs believe that there is some "unforgivable" sin people get disfellowshipped for. People get disfellowshipped for UNREPENTANTLY practicing the sins listed at 1 Corinthians 6:9,10 and 1 Corinthians 5:11-13. The early Christians also disfellowshipped unrepentant sinners. It keeps the congregation clean and keeps the congregation above reproach. EVERYONE here knows how it feels to have the name of your religion stained just because of the action of one individual.

There is only ONE unforgivable sin, and that is sinning against the holy spirit. Only Jehovah decides who has committed that sin. No one gets disfellowshipped for that since the elders cannot tell, they cannot read hearts.

The fact that you feel regret is a sign that you most likely have NOT committed that sin. Pray to God.

I do not understand what exactly you mean by having to die to live- I don't want to run the risk of assuming wrongly.

Answer 4

You must be talking about resurrection into the promise land. Yes I do understand where you are coming from. Witnessing is a hard religion to follow..you are not allowed to do anything that isnt based on your faith. What did you do to blaspheme? Just live your life and be a good person that is al you can ask for.

Answer 5

I am not a Jehovah's Witness, I am a Christian, but I will try to answer your question. It seems to me that in the JW religion, if you fail, you will suffer great emotional trauma. I have known a number of JWs, some of them quite well. I feel badly that people are so easily condemned for doing something that isn't even taught is sin in the Bible. That said, could you please tell us how you blasphemed? What did you do? If I know that, maybe I can tell you something helpful.

Incidentally, JWs don't practice blood atonement, so no, you don't have to die. Just keep on looking for truth. Read the King James Bible. Ask God to enlighten your heart.

Answer 6

Repent.

(Matthew 7:20-23) Really, then, by their fruits you will recognize... “Not everyone saying to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of my Father who is in the heavens will. Many will say to me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and expel demons in your name, and perform many powerful works in your name?’ And yet then I will confess to them: I never knew you! Get away from me, you workers of lawlessness.


One's faith must have SOME effect on the individual's personality and lifecourse. The Scriptures quite plainly explain that humans can disqualify themselves from receiving everlasting life; it is only the faithful COMPLETION of a life course that assures salvation. [Emphasis added to citations below.]

(Zephaniah 2:3) Seek Jehovah, all you meek ones of the earth, who have practiced His own judicial decision. Seek righteousness, seek meekness. PROBABLY you may be concealed in the day of Jehovah's anger.

(Amos 5:15) Hate what is bad, and love what is good, and give justice a place in the gate. It MAY be that Jehovah the God of armies will show favor

(Matthew 7:13-14) Go in through the narrow gate; because broad and spacious is the road leading off into destruction, and many are the ones going in through it; 14 whereas narrow is the gate and cramped the road leading off into life, and few are the ones finding it.

(Matthew 24:13) But he that has endured TO THE END is the one that will be saved.

(Philippians 2:12) Keep WORKING OUT your own salvation with fear and trembling

(Hebrews 10:26-27) For if we practice sin willfully after having received the accurate knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice for sins left, 27 but there is a certain fearful expectation of judgment

(Hebrews 5:9) [Jesus] became responsible for everlasting salvation to all those OBEYING him

(James 2:14,17) Of what benefit is it, my brothers, if a certain one says he has faith but he does not have works? That faith cannot save him, can it? ...17 Thus, too, faith, if it does not have works, is dead in itself.

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Answer 7

Christians are not perfect that is why we need Jesus.We are forgiven that is why everyone needs Jesus.

Answer 8

Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, if you accept that, there is absolutely no sin that He cannot forgive. He died for all of your sins. Every single one of them. Let the Holy Spirit of God to guide you, and ve ensured that He is bigger than any of your problems.

Answer 9

If you have to be BORN again .. Then yes, in a way you are dying. Your old life is dying and you are starting a new one...

Answer 10

The Witnesses are wrong...there is no such thing as an unforgivable sin..If I am catching what you are saying......I would imagine that God would have a serious problem with you, if after it being revealed to you, that the Witnesses are a false religion, and you remained dedicated to them instead of to him.

Go and search out truth, and God will bless you..


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