Is Everything A Sin

[jsca777]

Is everything that is NOT pleasing to God necessarily a sin?

That is what really is. Any thought, word or deed that is displeasable to God.

[CAP73]

Do you have an example of something.

[Believer1997]

I had a very strict aunt who viewed almost everything as a sin. She was sour and never laughed or smiled - thinking that to laugh or smile was not necessary. Art and paintings and poetry and reading anything but the Bible at her home was forbidden. Anything that could have possibly been construed as pleasant or fun was just - strictly off limits. She insisted that her food be very simple - no meat, cold cereal. Despite being invited to holiday gatherings - she did not attend - she called us pagans. When she was dying in a nursing home, Mamma went nearly every day - the closer my Aunt came to death - the more anxiety-ridden and fearful she became. I would sing to her and read her favorite Bible verses. Mamma reassured her daily that Jesus loved her. We were always sad for her - we were happy people and enjoyed our lives that God so graciously gave us. I think God means for us to be happy and to praise Him and enjoy the beauty He has bestowed on our world.... Blessings.

[Guest lovinghim4ever]

I had a very strict aunt who viewed almost everything as a sin. She was sour and never laughed or smiled - thinking that to laugh or smile was not necessary. Art and paintings and poetry and reading anything but the Bible at her home was forbidden. Anything that could have possibly been construed as pleasant or fun was just - strictly off limits. She insisted that her food be very simple - no meat, cold cereal. Despite being invited to holiday gatherings - she did not attend - she called us pagans. When she was dying in a nursing home, Mamma went nearly every day - the closer my Aunt came to death - the more anxiety-ridden and fearful she became. I would sing to her and read her favorite Bible verses. Mamma reassured her daily that Jesus loved her. We were always sad for her - we were happy people and enjoyed our lives that God so graciously gave us. I think God means for us to be happy and to praise Him and enjoy the beauty He has bestowed on our world.... Blessings.

I can sort of relate to this myself. You see, I use to be VERY VERY strict . . .

Nothing but the "Bible" for reading . . .

Nothing but "Gospel" music for listening . . .

Nothing but "G" rated movies for watching . . .

Nothing but "gentle" laughter for entertainment . . .

And the list goes on and on and on and on . . .

God is not always pleased with our decisions, but I don't think that means they are sin.

Just saying . . .

[canuckamuck]

Sin is when we decide not to do the right thing

[humbleseeker]

I dont think that everything is a sin. Although I dont know this to be true or not, I am not going to stress about my daily life and if this is a sin or that is a sin. I can only do is try to love God and love my neighbor. To walk by faith and have a hope set on seeing our Lord one day.

[Believer1997]

I had a very strict aunt who viewed almost everything as a sin. She was sour and never laughed or smiled - thinking that to laugh or smile was not necessary. Art and paintings and poetry and reading anything but the Bible at her home was forbidden. Anything that could have possibly been construed as pleasant or fun was just - strictly off limits. She insisted that her food be very simple - no meat, cold cereal. Despite being invited to holiday gatherings - she did not attend - she called us pagans. When she was dying in a nursing home, Mamma went nearly every day - the closer my Aunt came to death - the more anxiety-ridden and fearful she became. I would sing to her and read her favorite Bible verses. Mamma reassured her daily that Jesus loved her. We were always sad for her - we were happy people and enjoyed our lives that God so graciously gave us. I think God means for us to be happy and to praise Him and enjoy the beauty He has bestowed on our world.... Blessings.

I can sort of relate to this myself. You see, I use to be VERY VERY strict . . .

Nothing but the "Bible" for reading . . .

Nothing but "Gospel" music for listening . . .

Nothing but "G" rated movies for watching . . .

Nothing but "gentle" laughter for entertainment . . .

And the list goes on and on and on and on . . .

God is not always pleased with our decisions, but I don't think that means they are sin.

Just saying . . .

I think one of the worst sins a Christian can fall prey to is to fail to see the splendor all around them. God gave most of us sight to see, ears to hear and voices to speak; minds to imagine and write and create and appreciate all the most amazing things that are here because of our Creator. Who can fail to see the wonder and beauty in a gentle snowfall or laugh at a baby touching their first flake of snow? I'm in the desert this Christmas and I made up my mind after long hours of prayer that this year - I'm going to find the beauty here.... the little one and I went on a nature trail yesterday and she found pine cones - lovely ones - not like we have back east - beautiful rocks and the sunset over the mountains was breathtaking. Tonight before she went to bed I had to read "Goodnight Moon" (One of my favorite Grandma chores) and her Pappa had to take her out to see the moon before she went to sleep. I walked outside and looked at my daughters garden in the moonlight and it was glorious. There is so much here I don't like - but so much I do.... I thank God each day for the different things I see with my family and the joy we take in each other.... Look for the splendor in the sky and the stars and the universe He created - it has to make you swell with joy and wonder and gratitude!!