There are a lot of questions that surround gray areas in real life and the Bible. This is especially true in the topic of sin. There are times when the Bible does not clearly or solidly state if something is indeed a sin or not. And during those times, often people are left confused without an answer.
There are Gray areas if you don't know the right question
This entry is inspired by the message of Ravi Zacharias in his podcast “What is worthwhile under the sun”
When we think the Bible has left us grasping for straws
There are times when there are no water tight explanation on why something is a sin or not – at least not directly. And during those times we find it hard to find solid answers elsewhere. People might tell us “It depends” or “What’s your conviction?” and so on…
And there will come a time when you want some answers but you’re left confused. So what is it? How will you know the black and white answer to a gray area where you’re not really sure if it is indeed sin or not?
There is a rock-solid answer
I am so amazed by the simple but prudent answer that Ravi Zacharias quoted in his message from the mother of John Wesley. One day, she was asked by John Wesley “Can you give me a definition for sin?” This is what she said:
“Whatever weakens your reasoning, impairs the tenderness of your conscience, obscures your sense of God, or takes away your relish for spiritual things, in short if anything increases the authority and the power of the flesh over the spirit, that to you becomes sin, however good it is in itself.”
Can’t you just feel the power behind those words?
Sometimes we tend to compromise and take some things in a ‘good’ light. We reason and justify that there is ‘good’ in a certain gray area. But when we think of things as John Wesley’s mother puts it – then it just blots out all other so-called ‘reasons’ doesn’t it?
Think about it. Keep these words into heart so that next time you think you’re in a gray area, you’ll know what’s sin and what’s not.
About Sean
Hello there,
I am still writing about the end-times on my blog at http://chasong.blogspot.com
You have a very nice blog set-up and I’d appreciate if you can come by my blog and give me some honest down-to-earth recommendations as you appear to be more savvy than I am.
Looking to see you.
Keep reflecting Christ
Cheers
Hello John!
Sure I'll be more than happy to help you out in your blog
Thanks for dropping by and for your kind words. I hope you got something out of this specific message about gray areas and sin
Hi Sean, nice Blog..can you tell me what you think … http://decluttermylife.wordpress.com/2010/03/06/g… need to improve this blog and use if for the Glory of God…Tita Cindy
Hello tita Cindy!
Yep! I just took a look at it. I'll e-mail you what I think about it. Let's talk soon!
Thanks for sharing this post Sean. Good stuff. There are many times that I've fallen here and being human, I attempt to justify my actions. Instinctively, we know something isn't 100% black or white, and that's where we question our actions. If there's even a slight ounce of guilt or doubt, then we know we've sinned.
Hey Stephen!
it's a very, very fine line. The more reason we have to be careful and keep on checking our hearts. Glad it moved you brother.
We all do
Sean,
Wow!You are really such a big blessings on me as well as to the hundreds of your followers.Before I used to go to adult porn website but it all changed when I learned about your blog.I am learning a lot from you.More power and God bless!
Hey Tyrone
Thank you for your very kind words and for being a very open person in sharing your experiences and changes. May I always impart wisdom to you and help you learn. God bless you too!