The number one sin?

Many sins are mentioned in the Bible,but I would say that,certain ones are an original sin, from which others branch out. Like, the statement, "For the love of money is the root of all evil"."love", in that case, I don't think is meant as in love for one another,I'd say the money becomes an idol to them,{a sin in itself,idolatry}and so, other sins branch forth, like greed, and doing immoral things to make the money. BUT, when I think of THE number one "parent sin", right at the top of the list, I would have to say selfishness.Why?Well, I've heard of, but moreso, I've been on the heavy end of what selfish people do.Even greed can spring from selfishness, because the selfish person wants more and more for ...who?Why, themselves, of course!!Also, {and I've experienced this personally,and many times}since the selfish person makes themselves the more important person in interchange between themselves and others,if they do something that harms or puts another at an inconvenience,they don't care,and another selfish person will egg them on with a selfish statement.{"What do you care about them?Are you interested in them, or you?"}So the other sin that "branches forth" from the original sin of selfishness is a lack of conscience,since the selfish person justifies their actions by saying"there's something in it for me"{at the expense of someone else}Look at all the disputes that break out with family members after a loved one dies,because one is trying to get a bigger cut of the money than the other.Even Adam and Eve,when they ate the fruit,what was the main word the devil used?"YOU will be as gods, God knows YOU will be like Him, knowing good from evil".{Because self-centeredness is close to selfishness.}Even the devil himself, look how many times the word "I" is used,I will rise above the stars of Heaven, I will ascend to the Throne of the Most High,I, I, I.By contrast, Gods nature--"For God so loved the world that He GAVE His only begotten Son, that all who believe in Him should not perish but have everlasting life"{Amen.}So is selfishness one of the main sins, and many others branch forth from it?{Also, a sign of the fallen nature?}I would say so.

 

[Travis]

Any sin we do on earth will not allow us to enter heaven. Sin is sin and we must avoid doing it before the Lord and before others. Remember what Gods word says. Follow peace with all men and holiness withtout which no one shall see the Lord.

 

[The Encourager]

According to Jesus, the unpardonable or unforgivable sin is unique. It is the one iniquity that will never be forgiven (“never” is the meaning of “either in this age or in the age to come” in Matthew 12:32). The unforgivable sin is blasphemy (“defiant irreverence”) of the Holy Spirit in the context of the Spirit’s work in the world through Christ. The only unpardonable sin today is that of continued unbelief. There is no pardon for a person who dies in his rejection of Christ. The Holy Spirit is at work in the world, convicting the unsaved of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). If a person resists that conviction and remains unrepentant, then he is choosing hell over heaven. “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6), and the object of faith is Jesus (Acts 16:31). There is no forgiveness for someone who dies without faith in Christ.

God has provided for our salvation in His Son (John 3:16). Forgiveness is found exclusively in Jesus (John 14:6). To reject the only Savior is to be left with no means of salvation; to reject the only pardon is, obviously, unpardonable.

Many people fear they have committed some sin that God cannot or will not forgive, and they feel there is no hope for them, no matter what they do. Satan would like nothing more than to keep people laboring under that misconception. God gives encouragement to the sinner who is convicted of his sin: “Come near to God and he will come near to you” (James 4:8). “Where sin increased, grace increased all the more” (Romans 5:20). And the testimony of Paul is proof positive that God can and will save anyone who comes to Him in faith (1 Timothy 1:12–17). If you are suffering under a load of guilt today, rest assured that you have not committed the unpardonable sin. God is waiting with open arms. Jesus’ promise is that “he is able to save completely those who come to God through him” (Hebrews 7:25). Our Lord will never fail. “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation” (Isaiah 12:2).
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Pray For Every Active Member Of This Prayer Site: God I lift up every active member on this prayer site to You (including myself). God I ask You in Jesus' name have mercy on each of us. Let us never blasphemy the work of the Holy Spirit. Bless each of us to prosper, walk in excellent health, and cause our souls to prosper in Your Word. Help and encouraged every one of us to never cease to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. God bless our relationship with You to never stop growing stronger, more intimate, and sweeter as time passes. May we each come to know You in truth, walk in Your truth, fall in love with You, and walk in Your love and forgiveness. Bless each of us to love You and trust You with all our heart, mind, body, soul, and strength. God give Your angels charge over every one of us to keep us safe from all evil, hurt, harm, danger, witchcraft, all demonic activity, the plans of our enemies, and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God be with each of us as a mighty warrior. Ambush and cause all our enemies of the Lord to stumble, fail, and be greatly ashamed. God please do this for each and every active member of this prayer site, the writer of this prayer, all those I love, and care about. God please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Thank You Lord Jesus. Be Lord of All in Each of Our Lives. Amen, so be it in Jesus’ name.

 

[Steven Bobb]

According to Jesus, the unpardonable or unforgivable sin is unique. It is the one iniquity that will never be forgiven (“never” is the meaning of “either in this age or in the age to come” in Matthew 12:32). The unforgivable sin is blasphemy (“defiant irreverence”) of the Holy Spirit in the context of the Spirit’s work in the world through Christ. The only unpardonable sin today is that of continued unbelief. There is no pardon for a person who dies in his rejection of Christ. The Holy Spirit is at work in the world, convicting the unsaved of sin, righteousness, and judgment (John 16:8). If a person resists that conviction and remains unrepentant, then he is choosing hell over heaven. “Without faith it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6), and the object of faith is Jesus (Acts 16:31). There is no forgiveness for someone who dies without faith in Christ.

God has provided for our salvation in His Son (John 3:16). Forgiveness is found exclusively in Jesus (John 14:6). To reject the only Savior is to be left with no means of salvation; to reject the only pardon is, obviously, unpardonable.

Many people fear they have committed some sin that God cannot or will not forgive, and they feel there is no hope for them, no matter what they do. Satan would like nothing more than to keep people laboring under that misconception. God gives encouragement to the sinner who is convicted of his sin: “Come near to God and he will come near to you” (James 4:8). “Where sin increased, grace increased all the more” (Romans 5:20). And the testimony of Paul is proof positive that God can and will save anyone who comes to Him in faith (1 Timothy 1:12–17). If you are suffering under a load of guilt today, rest assured that you have not committed the unpardonable sin. God is waiting with open arms. Jesus’ promise is that “he is able to save completely those who come to God through him” (Hebrews 7:25). Our Lord will never fail. “Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation” (Isaiah 12:2).
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Pray For Every Active Member Of This Prayer Site: God I lift up every active member on this prayer site to You (including myself). God I ask You in Jesus' name have mercy on each of us. Let us never blasphemy the work of the Holy Spirit. Bless each of us to prosper, walk in excellent health, and cause our souls to prosper in Your Word. Help and encouraged every one of us to never cease to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ. God bless our relationship with You to never stop growing stronger, more intimate, and sweeter as time passes. May we each come to know You in truth, walk in Your truth, fall in love with You, and walk in Your love and forgiveness. Bless each of us to love You and trust You with all our heart, mind, body, soul, and strength. God give Your angels charge over every one of us to keep us safe from all evil, hurt, harm, danger, witchcraft, all demonic activity, the plans of our enemies, and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God be with each of us as a mighty warrior. Ambush and cause all our enemies of the Lord to stumble, fail, and be greatly ashamed. God please do this for each and every active member of this prayer site, the writer of this prayer, all those I love, and care about. God please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Thank You Lord Jesus. Be Lord of All in Each of Our Lives. Amen, so be it in Jesus’ name.

No, I didn't mean selfishness is unforgivable, and if one becomes saved,that it won't change their nature. Just meant that I think it's like, the main motivator for other sins--even what you're saying why, in a lot of cases, would one resist salvation,maybe like the rich young ruler, they want to" hold onto" what they have and are afraid they might have to give it up.{again, interest in self}What you stated, continued resistance to the Gospel and salvation no, no salvation after death{"It is appointed unto man once to die, then after this the Judgement"}but it instantly reminded me of someone I know who fits the description of constant resistance--my aunt.She goes out of her way to deny that Jesus was Divine, calling Him Jesus the son of Mary and Joseph to avoid calling Him the Son of God.If someone even mentions the word Jesus, she goes into a rant about how the Christians read the Bible backwards,etc.{Sometimes, without another even bringing up the subject, she brings it around to degrading Christians.}And she's been like that for years, always "taking shots" at Christians.I don't know if she's demon possesed, or it's a pride thing, that she just trusts in her own rtighteousness,etc.Most unbelievers will just scoff and walk away when hearing a Christian speak,but she actually goes into a whole hostile rant.I don't know what the situation is with her.And yes, she's now 90 yrs old,and won't live forever.

 

[Erdland]

There are all kinds of sinners and sins in the world. Jesus does not allow anyone with Him who lives in sin and pretends to love Him. Fast and pray daily before the Lord, so you will not enter into temptation.

 

[Brother James]

The very first sin was unbelief, not believing Jesus (Our God) and not paying close attention to the instructions of our Creator, Jesus, the one who formed us because we didn't believe Him. We All committed this sin as one for we were all in the loins of Adam and Eve. We All fell when we didn't believe that we could or would die and we All fall every time we think for ourselves for our minds are at enmity against God. Do we believe God or not? Not believing Jesus is the main sin that All other sins flow from. Do We Truly Believe Jesus, Believe in Jesus, Trust Jesus, Do What Jesus Instructs Us All Or Not? Did Adam and Eve have money? No they didn't have money. What is money anyway and what is the purpose of money? Isn't money simply something that is worthless that we have given a value to? The love of money may be the root of All evil now but eating of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil had nothing to do with money. It had to do with believing what God said, it had to do with honoring God in what He said and it had to do with being obedient to what God had instructed. So if God says count it All joy or take no thought for your life what should we do? Do what Jesus says, ask Jesus to help us do what He says, do what we want or argue about what Jesus says? It is when we let our guard down, let go of ourselves, stop thinking for ourselves that we can simply trust what Jesus says that we can do what Jesus says but that is All by Jesus, through Jesus and for Jesus. We just need to be honest with Jesus, ever depending upon Jesus, always asking for His help for we can't do His instructions on our own until we put aside what we think is our's