Some sins are described in the Bible__homosexuality, idolatry,etc.But some things SEEM wrong, but may not be mentioned specifically.Because I had this problem with some, and have heard others have it. Taking advantage of someone, and with intent to do so.We're to help others. I understand that. But I'm not talking about legitimate needs.I'm talking about someone who makes a lifestyle out of making their lives easier by finding others to do everything for them.Like, among many unsaved people I notice a tendency that, once they get to know someone a little,instead of just seeing the person as someone to be friendly with,right away the thought comes to mind,"this person can do this and that for me.they can be useful to me."Now, is it a sin to look to use someone to your advantage?I would think to a certain extent it is, because it involves selfishness,when you have a legitimate reason you can't do it at a certain time, and they don't work with you, they "push it",and don't take no for an answer.They want to "jump the line",if it's job related and you have other appointments first, they "don't take no for an answer"and try to "push themselves in."Also selfishness because you could do 5 things for them, and you need one thing one day, and they give every excuse why they don't want to{in other words, "one-sided"} Also, they sometimes "turn on you" if you can't comply.What I'm saying, everyone thinks the person turning down the favor is the selfish one,but I think the person ASKING FOR something can be selfish.Also, we're supposed to help, but if someone asks us for something against our principals, like if an unsaved husband asks a Christian neighbor,"My wife is away. Go tell my mistress I'm alone in the house"...come on.SOOO...is intentionally taking advantage of someone a sin, if it's done for the purposes of manipulation?I somehow think so.
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Is taking advantage of someone a sin?
- Thread starter Steven Bobb
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natasha2
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Stevenbobb, i will just add that if you stay in the area of trying to understand with your mind what is going on in the world, you will be an open target for attacks. People will answer you with their mind and opinions and you will answer them also from your mind and this will be exchange of two minds and not two spirits.
Ask God what you want to know, and he will show you, in the dream, through the sermon etc...He will give you the right information. Dont ask people what they think.
Jeremiah 33:3
CALL ME AND I WILL ANSWER YOU AND I WILL SHOW YOU GREAT AND MIGHTY THINGS WHICH YOU DO NOT KNOW. Listen to this:
Having opinions and having revelation is not the same thing. People in the world have opinions. We should have revelation. Gods point of view. Gods perspective into things.
Its better that God teaches you then someone who doesnt have revelation about something from God either.
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