What happens if you commit the eternal sin?
The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that, while no sin is absolutely “unforgivable”, some sins represent a deliberate refusal to repent and accept the infinite mercy of God; a person committing such a sin refuses God’s forgiveness, which can lead to self-condemnation to hell.
Is there any sin that Cannot be forgiven?
A: There are many sins recounted in the Hebrew Bible but none are ever called unforgivable sins. In the Book of Matthew (12: 31-32), we read, “Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven.
Did I commit eternal sin?
NO you didn’t commit eternal sin. When a person is a new convert our enemy, the devil, will take advantage of his inexperience and lack of understanding to hurt and/or destroy his spiritual life, if possible. He has great suggestive powers and seems to be able to confuse most novices easily.
Can you commit the unforgivable sin without knowing it?
The simple answer to your question is “No: no one can commit the unforgivable sin without any awareness of it. The mere fact that you care about whether you have committed it or not is a sure and certain sign that you haven’t! A sin can only be “unforgivable” when the sinner refuses to seek forgiveness.
What can’t be forgiven?
The only thing that cannot be forgiven is rejecting what the Spirit says about Jesus. Therefore you have not committed the unforgivable sin.” Reader: “I’m pretty sure I did.” Me: “I’m pretty sure you didn’t. You have more chance of lighting a fire with a bucket of water, than committing the unforgivable sin.”
Can one who has trusted Christ commit the sin of perjury?
At the same time, there is agreement that one who has trusted Christ cannot commit this sin. For Origen, it is only those who have finally and decisively turned their backs from grace. Novatian calls it defiance of the ground of the Christian faith and life.