Did the Apostle In 1 John mean A Christian cannot Sin any longer?

[convicted1]

Amy what going to say here is going to upset some. None the less I believe it to be correct. I hear people all the time explain why they sin. I once had a young man come to be at work and ask me what he could do about his sinful sexual thoughts. I told him the same I would tell anyone and it is what I seek to practice as well.
That is if you are having a problem with a certain temptation then get what ever it is out of your life that is causing it. In his case one of the things he had was a calendar of partially dresses women at his work station. I told him one thing was to go and throw it away. He just lowered his head and walked away and nerve removed the calendar. I assume he remained in defeat.
Several years ago I allowed my sister to move in with me. Some time before that she had been in a very serious auto accident, her own fault, and was crippled up very bad. She is on total disability and barley makes it by and sometimes did not and has been an addict most her life. The government now pays for her addiction.
I know in her case she is lost, but I opened my home to her. She is very controlling and likes to rule and sadly cannot be trusted, but I knew all this and was willing to try if she would just listen. I set down some rules which she agreed to and we went from there. After just about 2 months it was clear she was not going to do right and it was causing me some serious problems in the thought area like you mentioned and perhaps even worse then your thoughts.
I had tried to talk to her and explain to her, but she is the way she is and was not going to listen. So I finally told her she had to leave. I asked her where she would like me to book her flight to and told her she had until the weekend to be out and she was. She is back to her old stomping grounds and doing her thing just barley making it and at times not making it.
My point is sometimes we have to take hard steps so as not dishonor the Lord with our daily lives. You have to decide if you want to continued to have those thoughts if you cannot get over them or do what it takes to stop them.
There is no such thing as having to sin or the slightest excuse for it. God's grace was not intended so we can continue to sin even if we think we are doing good. We just have to choose if we are going to continue to allow those things in our lives that cause us to stumble.
1Cor 10:13
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God [is] faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear [it].
I pray you are able to do what honors the Lord what ever it may take.

In all honesty, I do not think I could disagree with any of this......

 

[freeatlast]

In all honesty, I do not think I could disagree with any of this......

Thank you. It was a difficult decision to make, but one that has brought peace and assurance that it was the right one even though it is saddening to see someone choose a path of self destruction.

The auto accident threw her out and the vehicle rolled over her. Her body is filled with rods and pins and they never expected her to walk, but she can although it is not exactly walking as she has to hold on to things and can only go a very short distance. She also has serious internal problems needing adult diapers. Over the years since the accident she has been beaten up, robbed, not that she has much, gang raped, and disowned by her children. Much prayer is needed in her life.

 

[HankD]

Thank you. It was a difficult decision to make, but one that has brought peace and assurance that it was the right one even though it is saddening to see someone choose a path of self destruction.

The auto accident threw her out and the vehicle rolled over her. Her body is filled with rods and pins and they never expected her to walk, but she can although it is not exactly walking as she has to hold on to things and can only go a very short distance. She also has serious internal problems needing adult diapers. Over the years since the accident she has been beaten up, robbed, not that she has much, gang raped, and disowned by her children. Much prayer is needed in her life.

FAL, This is so sad.
I have prayed for you and your sister.

HankD

 

[freeatlast]

FAL, This is so sad.
I have prayed for you and your sister.

HankD

Thank you very much.

 

[Amy.G]

In all honesty, I do not think I could disagree with any of this......

Willis, do you think I should take Fal's advice and make my mother live somewhere else?

 

[TC]

Willis, do you think I should take Fal's advice and make my mother live somewhere else?

I cannot speak for either of them, but my initial thoughts are no. The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to write:

1Tim 5:8if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. (NIV 1984)

and James to write:

James 2:15-16
15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? (NIV 1984)

I can understand much of what you are feeling, but I am also sure that God places us in these situations to change us and not necessarily the other person. I pray that God gives you the strength and wisdom to do everything you need to do. Keep looking to :jesus:

 

[convicted1]

Willis, do you think I should take Fal's advice and make my mother live somewhere else?

Well, Sissy, I agree with what Bro. FAL did, given he took his sister in, and told her what she could and couldn't do. It's his house, and he has every right to run it the way he sees fit. If was is leaning on God when he made this decision, I would imagine he did the right thing.


Now, your situation may be altogether different. You are taking care of your mommy, and that needs to be commended. She took care of you when you couldn't do it yourself in infancy. That being said, God's Words states that He would not have us tempted more than we are able to bear. And, in that temptation, He would make a way for our escape. Take it from me, satan will turn our families(the ones we love the most) against us, and most of the time, I don't think they're even aware of it. What I am driving at is it's up to to seek God's face to help you in your time of need(I am quite sure you have and still are, btw), and leave it at His feet. You and God are the only ones who know what feelings you are dealing with. I don't want you to kick you mommy to the curb, but if this situation is really affecting you walk with God(by the thoughts you have been having), maybe you could find a relative to come in and help you from time-to-time......you know, and give you time to decompress. Every situation that we have to deal with in regards to our relatives, are different, and I'd suffice to say that different advice is warranted in most, if not all, those situations. I pray that God will remove this burden from you, and that if your precious mommy doesn't know Him, that He will visit her, and give her that "blessed hope" that we have. I want you to know that I love you as a dear Sister in Christ.

i am I AM's

Willis

 

[convicted1]

Thank you. It was a difficult decision to make, but one that has brought peace and assurance that it was the right one even though it is saddening to see someone choose a path of self destruction.

The auto accident threw her out and the vehicle rolled over her. Her body is filled with rods and pins and they never expected her to walk, but she can although it is not exactly walking as she has to hold on to things and can only go a very short distance. She also has serious internal problems needing adult diapers. Over the years since the accident she has been beaten up, robbed, not that she has much, gang raped, and disowned by her children. Much prayer is needed in her life.

I will be praying for you, and especially your sister. After reading this post, I can see how she got hooked on prescription drugs. I can not imagine the amount of pain she went through when that vehicle rolled over her. Most of all, I will be praying for God to send His Spirit to her, and that she will humble herself under His sovereign, mighty hand of mercy. I love you, Brother.