The crowds recognized that the prophesied Messiah, the Son of David, would be able to accomplish this miracle, but the Pharisees falsely asserted that Jesus used the power of Satan.
And all the multitudes were amazed and said, 'Could this be the Son of David?'" (Matthew 12:22–23). "Then one was brought to Him who was demon-possessed, blind and mute and He healed him, so that the blind and mute man both spoke and saw. What does that mean? And how does one blaspheme against the Holy Spirit?īlasphemy, according to Webster's Dictionary, is "to speak impiously or irreverently of (God or sacred things)" or "to speak evil of, slander abuse." A parallel Gospel account gives us a powerful example. Yet the one unforgivable sin is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. Jesus said that all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, if they repent of those sins. "Assuredly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the sons of men, and whatever blasphemies they may utter but he who blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is subject to eternal condemnation" (Mark 3:28–29). But when one sears his conscience to never repent, he cannot be forgiven. God is willing to forgive our sins if we repent of them, if we are sorry for them and if we are determined to change. Just what is the unpardonable sin? Put simply, it is a sin that will not be forgiven. They may be fearful of their ultimate punishment, but they are not equivocating over their unswerving dedication to wickedness and evil. They are not worried about committing the ultimate transgression. He wants us to learn from our mistakes, repent and change our lives.ĭoes your conscience bother you? Scripture explains that those who have actually committed the unpardonable sin have seared their consciences-and are totally consumed with rebellion against God. On the contrary, God wants us to be a part of His family and to share in His loving way of life. God is not out to trick people into sinning so He can find an excuse to destroy them.
If you want deliverance from your guilty feelings-if you want to repent and you want relief for your feelings of despondency-there is help available. Some fear that they have committed the "unpardonable sin." Do you feel guilty, worried that your sins are keeping you away from God? Even more distressing is the thought that one may be cut off forever, with no chance of redemption. One of the most agonizing worries is the fear of being cut off from God.
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