Must A Christain Be Perfect To Enter Into Heaven?

[RJ]

Quote:
Originally Posted by kyval82
I understand striving to be perfect, but do we really have to be perfect, sinnless and without blemish to go to heaven?
"Perfect" is one of those words for which the definition depends on the context. In modern English language usage it means flawless or without defect. In the Biblical context your pastor is using, however, it means mature.

I suggest you get a Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible and look up the Hebrew/Greek language sources for clarification of confusing words.

SLE

No, to be sinless and without blemish is impossible in this life1 Corinthians 13

1 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

Paul talked about his sin in Romans 7 But tells us there is no condemnation for those in Christ in Romans 8 and above he tells us of not until we die does the imperfection leave and the perfection come. To Look at God face to face and know him as well as he knows us takes perfection and that does not happen until we finally come into the presences of God and he glorifies us!!!!

 

[kyval82]

"Perfect" is one of those words for which the definition depends on the context. In modern English language usage it means flawless or without defect. In the Biblical context your pastor is using, however, it means mature.

I suggest you get a Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible and look up the Hebrew/Greek language sources for clarification of confusing words.

SLE

Yes, The Strongs Concordance has been recommended several times, so it must be a wonderful tool to have. I am going to try to pick one of those up. Thank you all again for so much help with this, I pray it has helped others who have wondered about this subject as well. god bless and thank you brothers and sisters:embarasse

 

[jeffsi435]

Hello.

I am a christain, I have been about two years now, so I am still quite a young christain. I am of pentecostal faith, and where I go to church, Our preacher has many sermons on christains needing to be perfect to go to heaven.. Usually it is said like, a christain cannot have a spot or blemish to enter into heaven, we must remain without sin, if we do sin, it must be forgiven.

I understand striving to be perfect, but do we really have to be perfect, sinnless and without blemish to go to heaven?

What does the bible say??/

Thank you all and God Bless

There is a sense in which being sanctified is a process as well as an event. I am as perfect in God's eyes as I will ever be now. In the sense that, all of my sins, past, present and future and already forgiven. But, I think there is also an expectation that in the here and now you will as a believer surrender to God's will and put him first because you love Him. Not out of fear of hell, but out of the joy of heaven.
I think if your pastor is just trying to scare you to get you to obey his list of rules and regulations then he's no better than some of the Pharisees

 

[Zstrastwa]

Hello.

I am a christain, I have been about two years now, so I am still quite a young christain. I am of pentecostal faith, and where I go to church, Our preacher has many sermons on christains needing to be perfect to go to heaven.. Usually it is said like, a christain cannot have a spot or blemish to enter into heaven, we must remain without sin, if we do sin, it must be forgiven.

I understand striving to be perfect, but do we really have to be perfect, sinnless and without blemish to go to heaven?

What does the bible say??/

Thank you all and God Bless

Sorry if this is repeated, but I'm not reading everyone's comments. I don't have the time. haha
To strive for perfection, which is what Jesus was, and we are to be like Jesus... is not to stress over ever little thing you do. I have seen so many speak about all the evil things they do and feel horrible for it... that's not God. God doesn't point His finger at you and say, "No!" He says, "Come here child, you are forgiven."
What I'm saying is, we WILL be perfect and have BOLDNESS in the face of God if we follow Christ our whole life. You will never be sinless in this world.
Hope I helped. =)

Love forever! =)

 

[David777]

Hello all.

Love from a pure heart is our kind response to our loving Lord Jesus Christ.

This is the goal of all Christian instruction.

Perfect in Christ? Perhaps only through love!

 

[SpiritLedEd]

I have seen so many speak about all the evil things they do and feel horrible for it... that's not God. God doesn't point His finger at you and say, "No!" He says, "Come here child, you are forgiven."

I suspect that people who think they have to perform for salvation have missed the New Testament's message.

"For it is by grace you are saved, throuh faith - and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God - not by works, so that no man can boast." (Eph 2:8-9 NIV)

SLE

 

[Zstrastwa]

Salvation is free, given to us by Jesus, and can't be lost.
The act Jesus made when He died for our sins (our salvation) can not be lost.

We can die in sin. If we live sinfully, we will die in our sins, and go to hell.

 

[Fraction]

Salvation is free, given to us by Jesus, and can't be lost.
The act Jesus made when He died for our sins (our salvation) can not be lost.

We can die in sin. If we live sinfully, we will die in our sins, and go to hell.

Your post contradicts itself AT FIRST GLANCE. So let me ask just to be sure. ^.^

You say salvation cannot be lost, but we don't receive it if we live sinfully.

What is your definition of living sinfully? Living without faith? Or just sinning? Everyone sins, and will continue to sin. The bigger picture has to be looked at, if it was that easy to stop sinning..we wouldn't need grace. I just want you to explain a little more, that's all friend.

 

[Zstrastwa]

Not to be rude, but my post has no contradictions.

Did I say we don't recieve it? No.
I don't have a definition of sin, nor an opinion. The Bible does however.
The Bible says we can lose our lives to sin if we... get ready...

DO NOT REPENT FOR OUR SINS.

So I made no contradictions.

But the fact that Jesus died for our sins can NEVER be taken away from us!
Only our souls can be lost because we ignore God; because if we ignore Him, He'll ignore us at the end.

 

[Fraction]

Not to be rude, but my post has no contradictions.

Did I say we don't recieve it? No.
I don't have a definition of sin, nor an opinion. The Bible does however.
The Bible says we can lose our lives to sin if we... get ready...

DO NOT REPENT FOR OUR SINS.

So I made no contradictions.

But the fact that Jesus died for our sins can NEVER be taken away from us!
Only our souls can be lost because we ignore God; because if we ignore Him, He'll ignore us at the end.

Your post indeed had contradictions at first glance. You said that salvation is a free gift of God given to us. Then you say we will go to hell if we live in sin. None of that is exactly specific. So I was wondering exactly what you meant by it. No offense. This is also how I took it as well, so I am just trying to understand it.

I see your point now though. I agree with you 100%. You are saying that the gift of salvation and the sacrifice itself is not going anywhere and it always holds it's place in existence. If we chose to reject it, by rejecting it with unbelief then we are condemned and without salvation.

 

[Zstrastwa]

At first glance anything can be misconstrewed. hehe
No offense taken, it is good we understand each other now. <3

That is exactly what I am saying.
If we die in unbelief/sin, living sinfully, not following Jesus, we will not have salvation, we will go to hell.

 

[Scarlett]

I am very new to this, but my understanding - as it is now - is that no one is or ever can be perfect (Romans 3:10). Born of flesh or born again, it's just not possible. However, we strive to be perfect (like Jesus) and recognize and repent (ask forgiveness and change our ways) for our sins.

It is through grace through belief/faith alone that we may enter the Kingdom of God/Heaven (Ephesians 2:8), and true salvation grants us this.

I really liked this question and learned a lot reading the thread. Thank you!

-Scarlett

 

[SpiritLedEd]

I understand striving to be perfect, but do we really have to be perfect, sinnless and without blemish to go to heaven?

Since God gave us free will and Adam's fall opened the door to temptation, there is no way any human being, working in their own strength, can lead a completely sinless life for any length of time. Perfect, therefore, has to mean being focused on growing in your relationship with the Lord (Rom 3:23-24NLT).

SLE

 

[RJ]

1 Corinthian 13: 10-12

when the perfect comes, the partial will pass away. 11When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I gave up childish ways. 12For(Q) now we see in a mirror dimly, but(R) then face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as(S) I have been fully known.:dirol:

 

[kyval82]

I have been away far too long!!! forgive me i pray, it has been very hectic. i have read through all the replies to this post and am just grateful 4 all the scripture and explanation!!! it can be a scary thought for a christian who has failed to believe their is no more forgivness for thembut i am convinced through scrpiture and discussion here that the Holy Spirit is constantly purifing!!! That God indeed is working on us and will not forsake us!!! thank u dear bros and sis in Christ

 

[Eric E Stahl]

I have been away far too long!!! forgive me i pray, it has been very hectic. i have read through all the replies to this post and am just grateful 4 all the scripture and explanation!!! it can be a scary thought for a christian who has failed to believe their is no more forgivness for thembut i am convinced through scrpiture and discussion here that the Holy Spirit is constantly purifing!!! That God indeed is working on us and will not forsake us!!! thank u dear bros and sis in Christ

Kyval82,

You have Jesus in your heart. God imputes Jesus righteousness to you and will never impute or charge sin to you again. You are spotless now and forever as far as God is concerned.

Romans 4:5-8
5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.
6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,
7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.
8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

I suggest you put this in the cover of your bible. The bible speaks louder then any man. We christians will face judgment of our works by Jesus for the purpose of determining our rewards.

1 Corinthians 3:11-15
11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.


Lyval82 you can lose your rewards by doing wrong but you will still be saved from the fire!

 

[DutchChristian]

God imputes Jesus righteousness to you and will never impute or charge sin to you again. You are spotless now and forever as far as God is concerned.

Eric E Stahl,

This here statement about being spotless no matter what unconditionally no matter what is not true!, it is false! and many people are lead astray and fail due to these popular and feel good honey coated sugar dipped words but are poisonous false teaching: "sin all you want God surely will not See your mire and dark deeds that you do hidden in the dark" "you are spotless now and forever as far as God is concerned" "you are forgiven no matter what just relax go ahead as you will only lose some little rewards..." "sex outside of marriage? go ahead (God forbid!) God only Sees Jesus in you no matter what so you are already spotless even if you become a homosexual you are still forgiven no matter what..." False doctrine!

no, no....

Due to these rampant false teachings throughout the world there is no more righteousness, no holiness and no real fear of The LORD = end effect and corrupt fruit of OSAS working covertly in many

your words are bringing a lethal format of doctrine that "you are secured in your sin unconditionally no matter what God is blinded to your sins and does (supposedly) not see your wicked deeds" is blatant covert poison and the blood of the ones who are mislead due to your words is not on my hands!

i have warned!

Jude 1:
4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jude 1:
1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:
2 Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Let us all not forget:

5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.
6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
10 But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.
11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.
12 These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;
13 Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.
16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.
17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
24 Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

i call you in on accountability dear senior brother!

if God will never impute or charge sin to you ever again and if you are (supposedly) spotless now and forever as far as God is concerned.. (supposedly)

Then why is this following verse in The Bible?

1 John 1:
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

To cleanse us from all unrighteousness? How is that possible since supposedly according to sugar coated "spotless now and forever as far as God is concerned." "i can never outsin the grace of God because i am forgiven no matter what"

If i am supposedly "spotless now as far as GOD is concerned" then why and of what cause for do i need to be cleansed of in the first place? As supposedly God will never ever impute or charge sin to you again?

Because of sin!

Ephesians 5:
3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God.
6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

God imputes Jesus righteousness to you and will never impute or charge sin to you again. You are spotless now and forever as far as God is concerned.

If i am spotless forever and i supposedly cannot sin against God any longer (supposedly) then some might think: hey i might do just as I want, just like the devils satanic theme: "Do as thou wilst" because that is what it all comes down to, "hey you are forgiven and have a unlimited sin creditcard (God Forbid!) (because supposedly i am spotless? and sin will NEVER be charged to me again because i am supposedly spotless forever?) because of Jesus you can now live as you want and do as you want." God Forbid! Don't people see, that this just doesn't work?

But that is exactly what the devil has tricked many into falsely believing! Don't you see that the devil wants people to live less holy and sin more whilst having people blinded by false teachers and made up doctrines that it is ok "because i am saved no matter what, i'll only lose some awards and not die spiritually" false idea?

Again if i am unspotted now and forever as far as God is concerned (supposedly) and never can be spotted anymore due to sin and sin supposedly will never ever be charged to me again (supposedly) then why is this verse even in The Bible?

1 John 1:
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Revelations 3:
3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white: for they are worthy.
5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father, and before his angels.

Does that seem like 'once spotless forever spotless' to you?

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked.

 

[Eric E Stahl]

Eric E Stahl,

This here statement about being spotless no matter what unconditionally no matter what is not true!, it is false! and many people are lead astray and fail due to these popular and feel good honey coated sugar dipped words but are poisonous false teaching: "sin all you want God surely will not See your mire and dark deeds that you do hidden in the dark" "you are spotless now and forever as far as God is concerned" "you are forgiven no matter what just relax go ahead as you will only lose some little rewards..." "sex outside of marriage? go ahead (God forbid!) God only Sees Jesus in you no matter what so you are already spotless even if you become a homosexual you are still forgiven no matter what..." False doctrine!

no, no....

Due to these rampant false teachings throughout the world there is no more righteousness, no holiness and no real fear of The LORD = end effect and corrupt fruit of OSAS working covertly in many

your words are bringing a lethal format of doctrine that "you are secured in your sin unconditionally no matter what God is blinded to your sins and does (supposedly) not see your wicked deeds" is blatant covert poison and the blood of the ones who are mislead due to your words is not on my hands!

i have warned!

Jude 1:
4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jude 1:
1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:
2 Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

Let us all not forget:

5 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.
6 And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.
7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
8 Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
9 Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
10 But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.
11 Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.
12 These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;
13 Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.
16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.
17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
18 How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
19 These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
20 But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
22 And of some have compassion, making a difference:
23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
24 Now unto Him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
25 To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

i call you in on accountability dear senior brother!

if God will never impute or charge sin to you ever again and if you are (supposedly) spotless now and forever as far as God is concerned.. (supposedly)

Then why is this following verse in The Bible?

1 John 1:
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

To cleanse us from all unrighteousness? How is that possible since supposedly according to sugar coated "spotless now and forever as far as God is concerned." "i can never outsin the grace of God because i am forgiven no matter what"

If i am supposedly "spotless now as far as GOD is concerned" then why and of what cause for do i need to be cleansed of in the first place? As supposedly God will never ever impute or charge sin to you again?

Because of sin!

Ephesians 5:
3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints;
4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks.
5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God.
6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.



If i am spotless forever and i supposedly cannot sin against God any longer (supposedly) then some might think: hey i might do just as I want, just like the devils satanic theme: "Do as thou wilst" because that is what it all comes down to, "hey you are forgiven and have a unlimited sin creditcard (God Forbid!) (because supposedly i am spotless? and sin will NEVER be charged to me again because i am supposedly spotless forever?) because of Jesus you can now live as you want and do as you want." God Forbid! Don't people see, that this just doesn't work?

But that is exactly what the devil has tricked many into falsely believing! Don't you see that the devil wants people to live less holy and sin more whilst having people blinded by false teachers and made up doctrines that it is ok "because i am saved no matter what, i'll only lose some awards and not die spiritually" false idea?

Again if i am unspotted now and forever as far as God is concerned (supposedly) and never can be spotted anymore due to sin and sin supposedly will never ever be charged to me again (supposedly) then why is this verse even in The Bible?

1 John 1:
9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Revelations 3:
3 Remember therefore how thou hast received and heard, and hold fast, and repent. If therefore thou shalt not watch, I will come on thee as a thief, and thou shalt not know what hour I will come upon thee.
4 Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with Me in white: for they are worthy.
5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the Book of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father, and before his angels.

Does that seem like 'once spotless forever spotless' to you?

Do not be deceived, God is not mocked.

Dutch Christian,

We may lose more then a few rewards if we sin, for example take the warning in the following passage.

1 Corinthians 11:23-32
23 For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you, That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:
24 And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.
25 After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
26 For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.
27 Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily, shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.
28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.

29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation to himself, not discerning the Lord's body.
30 For this cause many are weak and sickly among you, and many sleep.

31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.
32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world.


A Christian that is no earthly good to God may be sickened or die because of his judgment. Remember whom the Lord love the Lord judges.

Also do you think it will be a light thing to bow before Jesus at the judgment seat of Christ and have no crowns to give back to Jesus? There will be many tears of regret for a while.

Daniel 12:2-3 teaches that those who win many to righteousness will shine as the stars for ever. You position of responsibility for eternity will be determined by your faithfulness now!

We will not lose our salvation if we sin but we will lose eternal rewards and honor.

 

[SpiritLedEd]

15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

I don't think that anybody will get away with anything; God does not expect sinless perfection. The only human to achieve sinless perfection is the God-man Jesus.

SLE

 

[Eric E Stahl]

I don't think that anybody will get away with anything; God does not expect sinless perfection. The only human to achieve sinless perfection is the God-man Jesus.

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You are right, every thing we do or don't do when we should have acted will be judged.


2 Corinthians 5:10
10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his body, according to that he hath done, whether it be good or bad.