Izzy wrote:
John says what we do is an irrelevant thing,
Gary wrote:
myth (no evidence)
In the scenario that John outlined, let's focus upon two homosexuals. One homosexual man struggles with the fact that he is having sexual relations with another man, something he knows that he should not do, but he does it anyway. Another homosexual man sees no problem with it and indulges in the same activity with absolutely no sense of guilt or conflict. It seems to me that according to John, the fact that they are both engaged in homosexual activity is irrelevant. The one who has embraced truth is the one who struggles with what he does, but the one who does not struggle with what he does is the one who has rejected truth. I think the characterization of "what we do is an irrelevant thing" is fair in this context. If it is not, then please explain because in the scenario that John himself outlined, whether people sin or not is not the relevant thing. What is relevant is whether or not they struggle with their sin. Again... I am not trying to put words in John's mouth. I am trying to explain what I am hearing him say. Please, Gary, step in and explain what John is really saying if you think that Izzy and I have misunderstood him. If anyone else thinks they have a handle on this, please step in. If John himself thinks he can be more clear, please do so. Thanks.
Peace be with you.
David Miller.
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