Ask 1000 christians "What, exactly, counts as 'a sin'?" and you'd probably get various answers. Most, somewhere in the conversation, would likely visit the Ten Commandments. Fair enough, I suppose. But are there other things that aren't included in the Ten Commandments - outliers - that are also sin?
Some say it's a sin to smoke, drink, do drugs, curse. Some say those are OK so long as you're not over indulging in them.
Some say it's a sin to kill another human being, while others say it's not if it pertains to justice and or self defense.
Some say it's a sin to blaspheme, yet many can't agree on what that is, exactly.
Some say it's a sin to disobey god, while others say it's not a sin, just not a good idea.
Some say it's a sin to be gay, while others say it's not, but the act it, while others still say being gay is not an issue.
Some say it's a sin to have sex before marriage, while others say it's not, while others still say having sex is a union and thus, dictates being married.
It seems that, if sin separates one from god, it's an important enough concept in which everyone should be able to fully grasp.
So, assuming violating the 10 CMDMTS is a sin, are there other things that are sinful as well? If yes, what are they, exactly? If not, is it safe to say obeying the 10 CMDMTS is a sure-fire way to avoid sin?
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Re: Ten Commandments
Post #2You know I don't see anything in the 10 about premarital sex or gay sex and yet both are considered big no-nos for a number of Christians. Maybe this is based on the writings attributed to Paul?nobspeople wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:27 am Ask 1000 christians "What, exactly, counts as 'a sin'?" and you'd probably get various answers. Most, somewhere in the conversation, would likely visit the Ten Commandments. Fair enough, I suppose. But are there other things that aren't included in the Ten Commandments - outliers - that are also sin?
Some say it's a sin to smoke, drink, do drugs, curse. Some say those are OK so long as you're not over indulging in them.
Some say it's a sin to kill another human being, while others say it's not if it pertains to justice and or self defense.
Some say it's a sin to blaspheme, yet many can't agree on what that is, exactly.
Some say it's a sin to disobey god, while others say it's not a sin, just not a good idea.
Some say it's a sin to be gay, while others say it's not, but the act it, while others still say being gay is not an issue.
Some say it's a sin to have sex before marriage, while others say it's not, while others still say having sex is a union and thus, dictates being married.
It seems that, if sin separates one from god, it's an important enough concept in which everyone should be able to fully grasp.
So, assuming violating the 10 CMDMTS is a sin, are there other things that are sinful as well? If yes, what are they, exactly? If not, is it safe to say obeying the 10 CMDMTS is a sure-fire way to avoid sin?
Another odd thing is the bit about the Sabbath day. Not so much about the argument of whether it should be on Saturday or Sunday, but who really does that? For some it is as busy as any other day. Up in the morning for breakfast. Off to church for Sunday school and the main service. Back home for lunch. Then back to church for evening church.
And just after the big 10 we find some very strange instructions:
Why not some advice about pants or underwear?Exodus 20:25 If you make an altar of stones for me, do not build it with dressed stones, for you will defile it if you use a tool on it. 26 And do not go up to my altar on steps, or your private parts may be exposed.’
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Post #3To your point on Sunday: my ex's grandparents did nothing on Sunday but read and eat. All their food was cooked the day before. No TV watched. They even got on to their daughter for working in the garden on Sundays as that's considered 'work'.Tcg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:04 amYou know I don't see anything in the 10 about premarital sex or gay sex and yet both are considered big no-nos for a number of Christians. Maybe this is based on the writings attributed to Paul?nobspeople wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:27 am Ask 1000 christians "What, exactly, counts as 'a sin'?" and you'd probably get various answers. Most, somewhere in the conversation, would likely visit the Ten Commandments. Fair enough, I suppose. But are there other things that aren't included in the Ten Commandments - outliers - that are also sin?
Some say it's a sin to smoke, drink, do drugs, curse. Some say those are OK so long as you're not over indulging in them.
Some say it's a sin to kill another human being, while others say it's not if it pertains to justice and or self defense.
Some say it's a sin to blaspheme, yet many can't agree on what that is, exactly.
Some say it's a sin to disobey god, while others say it's not a sin, just not a good idea.
Some say it's a sin to be gay, while others say it's not, but the act it, while others still say being gay is not an issue.
Some say it's a sin to have sex before marriage, while others say it's not, while others still say having sex is a union and thus, dictates being married.
It seems that, if sin separates one from god, it's an important enough concept in which everyone should be able to fully grasp.
So, assuming violating the 10 CMDMTS is a sin, are there other things that are sinful as well? If yes, what are they, exactly? If not, is it safe to say obeying the 10 CMDMTS is a sure-fire way to avoid sin?
Another odd thing is the bit about the Sabbath day. Not so much about the argument of whether it should be on Saturday or Sunday, but who really does that? For some it is as busy as any other day. Up in the morning for breakfast. Off to church for Sunday school and the main service. Back home for lunch. Then back to church for evening church.
And just after the big 10 we find some very strange instructions:
Why not some advice about pants or underwear?Exodus 20:25 If you make an altar of stones for me, do not build it with dressed stones, for you will defile it if you use a tool on it. 26 And do not go up to my altar on steps, or your private parts may be exposed.’
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The family is Mormon.
To your points on 'potential other sins': it does seem that anything someone things is 'ew!' is a sin to them and, many times, they think it should be a sin for others.
It would seem odd, but when people are involved, oddities should be expected.
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Re: Ten Commandments
Post #4Did they have any gatherings for worship on Saturday?nobspeople wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:26 am
To your point on Sunday: my ex's grandparents did nothing on Sunday but read and eat. All their food was cooked the day before. No TV watched. They even got on to their daughter for working in the garden on Sundays as that's considered 'work'.
The family is Mormon.
To your points on 'potential other sins': it does seem that anything someone things is 'ew!' is a sin to them and, many times, they think it should be a sin for others.
It would seem odd, but when people are involved, oddities should be expected.
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Post #5Wow. It's been a minute... but I do seem to remember going to their church a few times on Sundays... mornings at least....Tcg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:35 amDid they have any gatherings for worship on Saturday?nobspeople wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:26 am
To your point on Sunday: my ex's grandparents did nothing on Sunday but read and eat. All their food was cooked the day before. No TV watched. They even got on to their daughter for working in the garden on Sundays as that's considered 'work'.
The family is Mormon.
To your points on 'potential other sins': it does seem that anything someone things is 'ew!' is a sin to them and, many times, they think it should be a sin for others.
It would seem odd, but when people are involved, oddities should be expected.
Tcg
But what stands out most is, one time, during their offering, a woman from up front came back to the woman sitting in front of us an gossiped about another woman that was there. She kept going even after the offering was completed. I found that strange for something you'd see in church - at least the churches I've attended.
One time, they had a big televised meeting for a service - guess they do that once a month or something? Several incredible boring old white men spoke (and one younger, rather interesting white man).
Truly, it was different than what I'd experienced up to that time.
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Post #6[Replying to nobspeople in post #1]
What some don't realize is that not all Christians even have the exact same 10 commandments. i.e. they can't even agree on that.
I'll leave it as a fun exercise for the reader to figure out where the discrepancies are (unless of course everyone is stumped and I'll provide the info, just don't want to spoil the fun!)
What some don't realize is that not all Christians even have the exact same 10 commandments. i.e. they can't even agree on that.
I'll leave it as a fun exercise for the reader to figure out where the discrepancies are (unless of course everyone is stumped and I'll provide the info, just don't want to spoil the fun!)
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Post #7Well, yeah, in most churches the gossiping is done after the meeting.nobspeople wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:42 amWow. It's been a minute... but I do seem to remember going to their church a few times on Sundays... mornings at least....Tcg wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:35 amDid they have any gatherings for worship on Saturday?nobspeople wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:26 am
To your point on Sunday: my ex's grandparents did nothing on Sunday but read and eat. All their food was cooked the day before. No TV watched. They even got on to their daughter for working in the garden on Sundays as that's considered 'work'.
The family is Mormon.
To your points on 'potential other sins': it does seem that anything someone things is 'ew!' is a sin to them and, many times, they think it should be a sin for others.
It would seem odd, but when people are involved, oddities should be expected.
Tcg
But what stands out most is, one time, during their offering, a woman from up front came back to the woman sitting in front of us an gossiped about another woman that was there. She kept going even after the offering was completed. I found that strange for something you'd see in church - at least the churches I've attended.
One time, they had a big televised meeting for a service - guess they do that once a month or something? Several incredible boring old white men spoke (and one younger, rather interesting white man).
Truly, it was different than what I'd experienced up to that time.
As far as a day of rest, I don't think it was intended to be a strict "you can't light a fire" kind of thing but more just a general don't do the same work every day. Take a day to chill.
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Re: Ten Commandments
Post #8Pride, greed, lust, envy, gluttony, wrath and sloth are a few examples.nobspeople wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:27 am So, assuming violating the 10 CMDMTS is a sin, are there other things that are sinful as well? If yes, what are they, exactly?
Sin is less about the actions and more about the heart. Actions that come from hatred are sinful, even though the same action might not be sinful in another setting.
No. If someone takes the seat I wanted so I get angry and kick him in the shin, then that is a sin. Shin kick is not on the 10 Commandments.nobspeople wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:27 am If not, is it safe to say obeying the 10 CMDMTS is a sure-fire way to avoid sin?
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Post #9I have understood that there is actually only one thing that is sin, that person rejects God. Reason why I think so is that sin is basically the opposite of righteous. And righteous person lives, if he is loyal (faithful) to God.nobspeople wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 10:27 am Ask 1000 christians "What, exactly, counts as 'a sin'?"...
...He who does righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He who sins is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. To this end the Son of God was revealed, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whoever is born of God doesn't commit sin, because his seed remains in him; and he can't sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are revealed, and the children of the devil. Whoever doesn't do righteousness is not of God, neither is he who doesn't love his brother.
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Re: Ten Commandments
Post #10Peace to you,
Christ said the two most important commandments are: "Love God with your whole heart, mind, soul"... and "Love your neighbor as yourself". On these two commandments hang all the rest of the law and the prophets.
He also said that if anyone loves Him (and if one loves the Father, one loves the Son... and vice versa), they will remain in His word, keep His commands.
Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.
Peace again to you!
your servant and a slave of Christ,
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Shouldn't matter.benchwarmer wrote: ↑Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:47 am [Replying to nobspeople in post #1]
What some don't realize is that not all Christians even have the exact same 10 commandments. i.e. they can't even agree on that.
I'll leave it as a fun exercise for the reader to figure out where the discrepancies are (unless of course everyone is stumped and I'll provide the info, just don't want to spoil the fun!)
Christ said the two most important commandments are: "Love God with your whole heart, mind, soul"... and "Love your neighbor as yourself". On these two commandments hang all the rest of the law and the prophets.
He also said that if anyone loves Him (and if one loves the Father, one loves the Son... and vice versa), they will remain in His word, keep His commands.
Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.
Peace again to you!
your servant and a slave of Christ,
tammy
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