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Will God Hold Sins I've Forgotten Against Me?
By Billy Graham, Tribune Media Services
Q: I've tried very hard to think of every sin I have ever committed so
I can ask God to forgive them, but I'm sure I've forgotten some of
them. Does this mean I won't go to heaven? I really worry about this.
-- J.R.W.
A: If you and I had to remember every sin we ever committed before God would forgive us, none of us could be saved. Sin is like a deadly disease that infects everything we do, and often we are blinded to our own sin. Our memories are imperfect also, and we'll never remember everything we did wrong.
After all, we don't just sin when we do something we know is wrong. We also sin when we fail to do something right -- act kindly toward someone; give to help people in other parts of the world who are starving; and so forth. We sin as well when we do things from wrong or selfish motives (although we may not even be aware of it at the time). Most of all, we sin when we do not give God His rightful place in our lives, and instead turn our backs on Him and His will. This is why the Bible says, "There is no one righteous, not even one" (Romans 3:10).
But listen: When Jesus Christ went to the cross, He took upon Himself every sin we ever committed -- even the ones we can't remember. He was without sin, but all our sins were placed in Him, and He took the punishment and death we deserved. The Bible says, "As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us" (Psalm 103:12).
By faith ask Jesus Christ to come into your life and cleanse you of all your sins -- and He will. Then ask Him to help you walk with Him and live for Him every day.
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This news arrived on: 09/03/2008
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09-06-2008 18:31
ada wrote:
forgiviness of sin
DEAR PASTOR GRAHAM,
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TEACHING ME THAT I WAS ALREADY FORGIVEN FOR ALL MY SINS. I SERVE AN AWESOME GOD AND I KNOW THAT HE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL NEVER DROP THE LEASH ON ME.. THAT HE LOVES ME SO MUCH THAT HE IS THE ONLY ONE I CAN GO TO AND HE WILL ALWAYS LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY TO HIM.
LOVE YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST ADA
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TEACHING ME THAT I WAS ALREADY FORGIVEN FOR ALL MY SINS. I SERVE AN AWESOME GOD AND I KNOW THAT HE IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL NEVER DROP THE LEASH ON ME.. THAT HE LOVES ME SO MUCH THAT HE IS THE ONLY ONE I CAN GO TO AND HE WILL ALWAYS LISTEN TO WHAT I HAVE TO SAY TO HIM.
LOVE YOUR SISTER IN CHRIST ADA
09-03-2008 13:14
Granny Pam wrote:
will God forgive past sins
Mizza, I am sure your answer was very helpful. But there are those of us who do not know spanish, maybe even the person who sent the question. We aren't sure what advice you gave. But thank you again for being helpful.
Since we were all born in sin...then we must realize God will most certainly forgive us for our sins...as long as we ask Him for His forgiveness. I always ask Him to forgive me for sins I have committed without realizng it. And..that will happen. But I do try to remember specific sins. Then, when Satan trys to persuade me that God hasn't forgiven me for this or for that...."I just tell him to go away. It isn't going to work!!" Then I just start singing a hymn. I can actually hear him saying "Bah Hum Bug"....there I gave you a smile for the day. ha
Since we were all born in sin...then we must realize God will most certainly forgive us for our sins...as long as we ask Him for His forgiveness. I always ask Him to forgive me for sins I have committed without realizng it. And..that will happen. But I do try to remember specific sins. Then, when Satan trys to persuade me that God hasn't forgiven me for this or for that...."I just tell him to go away. It isn't going to work!!" Then I just start singing a hymn. I can actually hear him saying "Bah Hum Bug"....there I gave you a smile for the day. ha
09-03-2008 09:58
Mizza Andrade wrote:
Quisiera pedirle si me pueden mandar estos interesantes articulos en español
09-03-2008 09:45
Revmark wrote:
Forgotten Sins.
I had a problem with this for a while so what I used to do, is when I would pray, I would pray a blanket prayer, asking God to forgive me of any sins I may have committed, and forgotten.
But it is what is on your heart that God looks at the most.
If you cannot remember it, He doesn't hold you responsible, like Dr Graham has pointed out.
But if it makes you feel better, pray the blanket prayer, which shows God, that you are sincere about wanting all of your sins forgiven.
God Bless
But it is what is on your heart that God looks at the most.
If you cannot remember it, He doesn't hold you responsible, like Dr Graham has pointed out.
But if it makes you feel better, pray the blanket prayer, which shows God, that you are sincere about wanting all of your sins forgiven.
God Bless
09-03-2008 09:10
NO NO wrote:
NO
GOD MUST HAVE DIED AND LEFT THE NEWS PEOPLE INCHARGE OF EVERY THING EXPECIALY GOSIP THEY DONT FORGIVE THEY HOUND YOU TILL YOU DIE
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