Whether we commit sin just by thinking certain thoughts is the topic, today. Also, there is more on how life and salvation are through contributions both divine and human. A “Yahoo! Answers” writer using the ID “to be or not to be” (Level 5 with 5,482 points, a member since May 03, 2012) posted the following:
Can something that happens only in your mind constitute a sin?
You don’t do it. Its not actually happening. You’re just thinking.
THE BATTLE AXE: GOD Does the Divine Part (01/05/2014)—While the divine intent is that mortal man be permanently changed and transformed to exist as immortal and incorruptible, none are automatically condemned or destroyed for merely being human and having to face the many challenges and weaknesses that come by life in the flesh. Correctly acknowledging the grace of GOD (some say, divine love), and embracing the provisions through Jesus Christ, believers receive additional spirit content that allows sinners and those falling short of divine standards to overcome many trials, and willingly prepare themselves for the further operation of GOD through the Holy Spirit. New knowledge must be acquired, new relationships must be explored and experienced, new habits and practices must be taken up and continued as ones own personal intent and sacred goals. Jesus Christ has demonstrated that flesh and Spirit combine to form a “new creature” and a new Creation within the universe of GOD. Salvation itself is completely prepared and completed as the act of GOD; and it is completely up to the believer when, where, with what words of praise and thanksgiving, or how they will submit themselves to be sealed, or acknowledge and express gratitude to GOD for their deliverance. See 2nd Corinthians 5: 17, 2nd Corinthians 9: 15, Romans 6: 1-14, Romans 7: 18-25 and Revelation 21: 5, King James Version.
THE GOLDEN ARROW: For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven. Ye have heard that it was said of them of old time, Thou shalt not kill; and whosoever shall kill shall be in danger of the judgment: But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire. Therefore if thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way; first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift. Agree with thine adversary quickly, whiles thou art in the way with him; lest at any time the adversary deliver thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and thou be cast into prison. Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing. Ye have heard that it was said by them of old time, Thou shalt not commit adultery: But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart. (Matthew 5: 20-28, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: A Discerner of the Thoughts and Intents (10/28/2013); We Shall Behold Him (10/17/2013); Angels, Law and Sin (10/18/2013); Jesus and the Pharisees (07/14/2013); Heart, Brain or Spirit? (10/09/2013); How Could Angels Fall? (07/15/2013)
“to be or not to be”, things that happen in the mind may constitute pleasure, and may become habit, idols, and obstacles to praising GOD (see Ephesians 2: 1-8, KJV). Here are a few points Christian believers are encouraged to keep in mind:
(1.) Like the heart (we say, feelings, imagination) the mind is a peculiar opening where things from outside a person may enter, and become a continuing aspect of their character and personality. More than this, the content of ones heart and mind may alter and influence the content of their spirit. Many cautions and warnings are therefore provided in the Scriptures to the sons of the king and future rulers that acknowledge the unseen connections that produce behavior and conduct. Consider again, As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he; and evil things come from within and defile a man (Proverbs 23: 6-7; Mark 7: 14-23, KJV.)
(2.) Jesus did not introduce a new commandment condemning adultery; however, he taught that believers should practice keeping that and other laws with a greater commitment to, and understanding of righteousness. When a man deliberately focuses upon a woman as an expression of lust and passion, this is that form of sin called “iniquity”. Furthermore, sexual joining is not simply a physical act, it is also emotional, psychological and spiritual. Thus, just as true love may be expressed, fornication may occur with an act as simple as holding hands. (Matthew 5: 28, KJV)
(3.) In the same way we are held accountable for the expression of anger and other feelings displayed as products of self-will, all must answer in judgment to other aspects of their inner content as created beings and living creatures. A defining endowment of breath from GOD (we say, spirit that makes us what we are; the breath of life) absolutely must remain recognizable and visible to GOD. (See Proverbs 16: 32; Proverbs 25: 28 and Psalms 19: 12-14, KJV.)
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example (4.) Divine judgment does center upon behavior and conduct recorded in the books of life, yet, the actual focus is ones spirit content. There is no need that the devil or any other figure appear to accuse the sinner; all are judged by the record of their own deeds. In the same way blood is a container that carries and transfers life essence (we say, sprit) and is not itself the “spark of life,” actions are the vessels that convey consciousness of divinity, sacred intent, and eternal purpose.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Be it unto you according to your faith.
Set a watch, O Lord, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties. (Psalms 141: 3-4, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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