“The RoseBouquet”

This is the famous unpardonable sin passage that has been a stumbling block to so many. I don’t think we should avoid it, but let’s proceed carefully.

Jesus continues (from the previous passage), “And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Anyone who speaks a word against the Son of Man will be forgiven, but anyone who speaks against the Holy Spirit will not be forgiven, either in this age or in the age to come.”

Blaspheme; to reproach or to bring railing accusation against anyone is bad enough; to speak lightly or carelessly of God is a mortal sin. (Jewish definition). The Jews for centuries were so afraid of doing that, they avoided speaking the name of God, so now the correct pronunciation has been lost. They made a sacred teragrammaton, YHWH, by leaving out the vowels. This appears 6,000 times in their scriptures. Jehovah appears only half a dozen times in the King James version and all the others use LORD.

Jesus defines blasphemy more clearly; any sin is forgivable, even saying bad things about Him, but constantly resisting and rejecting the Holy Spirit (who is to convict us and bring us to repentance) - that sin will never be forgiven. Not now, and not in the after life.

Some say this sin cannot be committed by Christians. It assumes once people have repented and accepted Christ as their Saviour, they never have a change of mind or attitude. I say they do!

It isn’t as common for a believer to turn away the Holy Spirit once they’ve tasted the blessed life with Him, but I know of those who have. God would not be just if He ignored their change of heart or apostasy.

PRAYER: Oh Lord, I can’t imagine myself turning away from You after all You’ve done for me. Help me to always stay close to You, and to hear and obey Your voice promptly. Let me never commit this awful sin!

+++++Jesus is my King+++++Jesus is my King+++++

Blessings on you Today!
Ruth Marlene Friesen

P.S. You’ve heard of power naps at work, right? You rise refreshed, bright and alert. Take a break to refresh your spirit with a good inspirational story.