It states:
We believe that men will be punished for their own sins, and not for Adam’s transgression.This tells us that we are accountable for what we do. We can't blame our sins and mistakes on others. It has always been easy to blame our troubles on others. While it is true that sometimes others do things that have associated repercussions that affect us--we are still responsible for how we react. "The Devil made me do it" is a lie. He definitely tempts us, but we have our agency. In other words, we make the decision to sin.
We are not held accountable for "the sins of our parents" (or our friends, or even our enemies.) We are however, held accountable for how we react, and what we think and do.
It's good to be reminded that we are accountable for our actions.
ReplyDeleteWell said. I also think it addresses the false belief of the majority of Christiandom that we are all headed straight to hell due to Adam's transgression, even babies and those who have not had opportunity to hear the gospel of Christ.
ReplyDeleteThose who say that God loves us no matter what perhaps don't stop to consider that WE show OUR love and respect by heading his words and taking responsibility seriously.
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