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gonkulator

Back from Israel

Apr 21, 2007 04:55

Well, I just got back from Israel, and the only thing I could possibly complain about is the fact that I have some intense jet lag. Many wonderfully powerful things happened there, and though I am tired, I am also very refreshed ( Read more... )

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Also anonymous April 21 2007, 21:45:15 UTC

Isn't it also unforgivable to blaspheme against the holy spirit?

Re: Also gonkulator April 21 2007, 22:58:14 UTC

My anonymous friend, you know your scripture!

Lets take a brief look at that verse in the greater context, which is Matthew 12:22-32. It starts out with Jesus performing an exorcism and a healing on a man. The Pharisees, not wanting Jesus to gain more followers, said that it was through a demon (that is, a hateful spirit) that he drove out hateful spirits.

Then, he draws out the fact that there are only two camps; love and not love. He follows this by saying that "Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men". Thus, speaking against the Holy Spirit is rejecting (through words or actions) God's merciful forgiveness.

Hopefully this makes sense. I just cranked this out, and more clarification might be required.