Are we in danger of committing the unpardonable sin?

[Wannano]

As I understand the purpose of this forum, it being the non-Cathoilc religion forum, it’s purpose is to ask questions, dialogue and give and receive charitable and respectful responses. Obviously we have our disagreeing doctrines and viewpoints between the Catholic and non-Catholic expressions of Christianity but sometimes I wonder if we are in danger of committing the unpardonable sin which I understand to be attributing a work of the Holy Spirit to the devil. If we make judgements on the authenticity of some else’s walk with God and discount their experience as “not of God” when in fact the Holy Spirit may well be working in through that individual, are we in danger?

For example, a couple of months ago some of us were debating on a disagreeing topic. Reference was made to myself and others in the statement as “those who do not accept the Bible or God Himself.” I know I still struggle with this since I know i have a relationship with Jesus. To say I do not accept God Himself when in fact I do seems like then someone must feel like I am deceived or under the influence of the devil. Get my point?

I hope and pray that I am not doing this either.

 

[Vico]

As I understand the purpose of this forum, it being the non-Cathoilc religion forum, it’s purpose is to ask questions, dialogue and give and receive charitable and respectful responses. Obviously we have our disagreeing doctrines and viewpoints between the Catholic and non-Catholic expressions of Christianity but sometimes I wonder if we are in danger of committing the unpardonable sin which I understand to be attributing a work of the Holy Spirit to the devil. If we make judgements on the authenticity of some else’s walk with God and discount their experience as “not of God” when in fact the Holy Spirit may well be working in through that individual, are we in danger?

For example, a couple of months ago some of us were debating on a disagreeing topic. Reference was made to myself and others in the statement as “those who do not accept the Bible or God Himself.” I know I still struggle with this since I know i have a relationship with Jesus. To say I do not accept God Himself when in fact I do seems like then someone must feel like I am deceived or under the influence of the devil. Get my point?

I hope and pray that I am not doing this either.

Jesus asserts (Matthew 12:30) that one must be with him or be opposed to him and he tells us (Matthew 12:31) that the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Satan becomes your father in blasphemy. So this is a failure to repent, a final refusal to repent, or final impenitence. The blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is final impenitence.

 

[3_Dog_Night]

Yes, I get your point. I have often thought as you do about this matter. And I think there is a danger – a real danger – of making these sorts of statements and judgments. None of us know the state of another man’s heart and soul. I have been “damned to hell” by (probably) well-meaning Protestants for the simple fact of being Catholic. Seriously. These are people who are total strangers and know absolutely nothing about me or my walk with my Lord.

We all make judgments about others – if you see three “rough looking” men emerge from an alley at night while you are walking down the sidewalk, you will make a “judgment” about them and about your safety and about what protective actions you might want/need to take. That is human nature. Hopefully the “judgments” I make are about the fruit of someone’s life – good fruit or bad fruit – and not about the state of their eternal soul since I don’t know and I can’t know.

I would have to dig, but I think the Catechism lists six sins against the Holy Spirit and the unforgivable sin is the final act of refusing to repent and to receive God’s grace and mercy.

 

[Karen107]

Jesus asserts (Matthew 12:30) that one must be with him or be opposed to him and he tells us (Matthew 12:31) that the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven. Satan becomes your father in blasphemy. So this is a failure to repent, a final refusal to repent, or final impenitence. The blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is final impenitence.

Who is blaspheming against the Holy Spirit?

 

[Karen107]

As I understand the purpose of this forum, it being the non-Cathoilc religion forum, it’s purpose is to ask questions, dialogue and give and receive charitable and respectful responses. Obviously we have our disagreeing doctrines and viewpoints between the Catholic and non-Catholic expressions of Christianity but sometimes I wonder if we are in danger of committing the unpardonable sin which I understand to be attributing a work of the Holy Spirit to the devil. If we make judgements on the authenticity of some else’s walk with God and discount their experience as “not of God” when in fact the Holy Spirit may well be working in through that individual, are we in danger?

For example, a couple of months ago some of us were debating on a disagreeing topic. Reference was made to myself and others in the statement as “those who do not accept the Bible or God Himself.” I know I still struggle with this since I know i have a relationship with Jesus. To say I do not accept God Himself when in fact I do seems like then someone must feel like I am deceived or under the influence of the devil. Get my point?

I hope and pray that I am not doing this either.

Wanno I’m Catholic but if you wouldn’t mind I’d like to put my two cents in here. I can’t speak for what happened but I can speak for myself because I have been spoken to like that similarly when I was drenched in an open forum which had more Protestants. I wondered “where were the Catholics?”. What came of it is that it solidified my beliefs and brought me closer to Jesus because of what they said which illuminated in my heart and because it forced me to learn my beliefs better. Ironically it was a Protestant who told me to learn and understand more about my beliefs in order to create unshakeable faith. I could let hardening of my heart but God has told me that good came of it on both sides of the spectrum. They learned from me and I learned from them, both sides taking away something spiritual from it even though they are opposing opinions. We need to be forgiving people if we ever have hope of being forgiven by God. I chose to forgive those who judge me wrongly though it still hurts.

What I believe is that in the end is that the light of Christ will draw those who are in the darkness towards it…

 

[ProdglArchitect]

Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the refusal to repent unto death. If you are a person who is trying, to the best of their ability, to follow God, then you probably will not be subject to this sin.

Attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to Satan is definitely a sin, but it is a sin that you can repent of, just like every other sin. Therefore, it would not the Blasphemy spoken about.

The Catechism puts it this way:

1864 “Therefore I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.”(Mt 12:31; cf. Mk 3:29; Lk 12:10.) There are no limits to the mercy of God, but anyone who deliberately refuses to accept his mercy by repenting, rejects the forgiveness of his sins and the salvation offered by the Holy Spirit. Such hardness of heart can lead to final impenitence and eternal loss.

I know you’re not Catholic, but I encourage you to take this into consideration. God will always forgive those who repent. Christ’s sacrifice on the cross shows us the depth of the Father’s love for us; there is no grace He would deny us if we seek Him out. However, He will not force that forgiveness on someone who doesn’t want it. If a person doesn’t want to be forgiven, then they won’t be, and will therefore actively chose Hell for himself.

 

[Vico]

Who is blaspheming against the Holy Spirit?

One that has died with the refusal to accept the salvation which God offers to man through the Holy Spirit.

 

[USMC_Convert]

As I understand the purpose of this forum, it being the non-Cathoilc religion forum, it’s purpose is to ask questions, dialogue and give and receive charitable and respectful responses. Obviously we have our disagreeing doctrines and viewpoints between the Catholic and non-Catholic expressions of Christianity but sometimes I wonder if we are in danger of committing the unpardonable sin which I understand to be attributing a work of the Holy Spirit to the devil. If we make judgements on the authenticity of some else’s walk with God and discount their experience as “not of God” when in fact the Holy Spirit may well be working in through that individual, are we in danger?

For example, a couple of months ago some of us were debating on a disagreeing topic. Reference was made to myself and others in the statement as “those who do not accept the Bible or God Himself.” I know I still struggle with this since I know i have a relationship with Jesus. To say I do not accept God Himself when in fact I do seems like then someone must feel like I am deceived or under the influence of the devil. Get my point?

I hope and pray that I am not doing this either.

I am sorry you were treated that way, obviously we Catholics have as much to learn as most everyone else, and I think that’s how real change comes about. Recognizing that we are all searching for the truth, for Jesus, and then helping each other along the way.

Anyway, I just wanted to say sorry, and I hope you don’t hold it against us…also I beg that you pray for us and especially the person that said that. God Bless!!!

 

[Techno2000]

As I understand the purpose of this forum, it being the non-Cathoilc religion forum, it’s purpose is to ask questions, dialogue and give and receive charitable and respectful responses. Obviously we have our disagreeing doctrines and viewpoints between the Catholic and non-Catholic expressions of Christianity but sometimes I wonder if we are in danger of committing the unpardonable sin which I understand to be attributing a work of the Holy Spirit to the devil. If we make judgements on the authenticity of some else’s walk with God and discount their experience as “not of God” when in fact the Holy Spirit may well be working in through that individual, are we in danger?

For example, a couple of months ago some of us were debating on a disagreeing topic. Reference was made to myself and others in the statement as “those who do not accept the Bible or God Himself.” I know I still struggle with this since I know i have a relationship with Jesus. To say I do not accept God Himself when in fact I do seems like then someone must feel like I am deceived or under the influence of the devil. Get my point?

I hope and pray that I am not doing this either.

Haydock commentary : Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit

31] Therefore I say to you: Every sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven men, but the blasphemy of the Spirit shall not be forgiven.

[31] The blasphemy of the Spirit: The sin here spoken of is that blasphemy, by which the Pharisees attributed the miracles of Christ, wrought by the Spirit of God, to Beelzebub the prince of devils. Now this kind of sin is usually accompanied with so much obstinacy, and such wilful opposing the Spirit of God, and the known truth, that men who are guilty of it, are seldom or never converted: and therefore are never forgiven, because they will not repent. Otherwise there is no sin, which God cannot or will not forgive to such as sincerely repent, and have recourse to the keys of the church.

drbo.org/x/d?b=drb&bk=47&ch=12&l=32#x

 

[Rbaker]

Just to reiterate what others have said… Jimmy Akin wrote about the unforgivable sin in 1996

*“Apostasy, contrary to some interpretations, is not the unforgivable sin. Like the parallel sins against faith—infidelity, schism, and heresy—it only becomes an unforgivable sin if one dies in it. Until death it is always possible, God willing, for an infidel to convert, for a schismatic to return from his schism, for a heretic to renounce his heresy, and for an apostate to re-embrace the faith of Christ.” *

The whole article is here:

ewtn.com/library/ANSWERS/UNFORGIV.htm

Hope this helps

 

[Wannano]

Yes, I get your point. I have often thought as you do about this matter. And I think there is a danger – a real danger – of making these sorts of statements and judgments. None of us know the state of another man’s heart and soul. I have been “damned to hell” by (probably) well-meaning Protestants for the simple fact of being Catholic. Seriously. These are people who are total strangers and know absolutely nothing about me or my walk with my Lord.

We all make judgments about others – if you see three “rough looking” men emerge from an alley at night while you are walking down the sidewalk, you will make a “judgment” about them and about your safety and about what protective actions you might want/need to take. That is human nature. Hopefully the “judgments” I make are about the fruit of someone’s life – good fruit or bad fruit – and not about the state of their eternal soul since I don’t know and I can’t know.

I would have to dig, but I think the Catechism lists six sins against the Holy Spirit and the unforgivable sin is the final act of refusing to repent and to receive God’s grace and mercy.

I know there are people that say if your Catholic you are headed for hell.I don’t think I have ever said that. I know that is not true.

I also believe we are not the judge of another man’s soul.

 

[Wannano]

Wanno I’m Catholic but if you wouldn’t mind I’d like to put my two cents in here. I can’t speak for what happened but I can speak for myself because I have been spoken to like that similarly when I was drenched in an open forum which had more Protestants. I wondered “where were the Catholics?”. What came of it is that it solidified my beliefs and brought me closer to Jesus because of what they said which illuminated in my heart and because it forced me to learn my beliefs better. Ironically it was a Protestant who told me to learn and understand more about my beliefs in order to create unshakeable faith. I could let hardening of my heart but God has told me that good came of it on both sides of the spectrum. They learned from me and I learned from them, both sides taking away something spiritual from it even though they are opposing opinions. We need to be forgiving people if we ever have hope of being forgiven by God. I chose to forgive those who judge me wrongly though it still hurts.

What I believe is that in the end is that the light of Christ will draw those who are in the darkness towards it…

You are right, we need to forgive. Thanks, and by the way, I have no problem with you being Catholic, some of the nicest people I know are Catholics.

 

[Wannano]

I am sorry you were treated that way, obviously we Catholics have as much to learn as most everyone else, and I think that’s how real change comes about. Recognizing that we are all searching for the truth, for Jesus, and then helping each other along the way.

Anyway, I just wanted to say sorry, and I hope you don’t hold it against us…also I beg that you pray for us and especially the person that said that. God Bless!!!

Thank you.

 

[rcwitness]

Hey bro, I remember that thread. And you were defended, and the person seemed to appreciate the “admonishment”.

I think the way things were expressed was wrong, but probably not intended to reject that the Holy Spirit has worked in you.

Catholics have no right to deny another believer that He has in fact converted them and convicted them of sin. We debate many issues, and some do this with respect, while sometimes we make mistakes and let ourselves make wrong accusations.

Some issues are big and some are small. If I am convicted that Jesus intends for our leaders to be ordained through hands that have succession to the Apostles, and a Protestant says, “that is not from the Holy Spirit!” … then what does that mean?

Or if an Independent Church preaches that Jesus is the Son of God and we must believe in Him, whom the Scriptures give witness, but a Catholic says, “They have no right to teach!” … that is not fully accurate. They may teach many awesome tenants of the Catholic faith! God bless them for that!

 

[PJM]

As I understand the purpose of this forum, it being the non-Cathoilc religion forum, it’s purpose is to ask questions, dialogue and give and receive charitable and respectful responses. Obviously we have our disagreeing doctrines and viewpoints between the Catholic and non-Catholic expressions of Christianity but sometimes** I wonder if we are in danger of committing the unpardonable sin which I understand to be attributing a work of the Holy Spirit to the devil**. If we make judgements on the authenticity of some else’s walk with God and discount their experience as “not of God” when in fact the Holy Spirit may well be working in through that individual, are we in danger?

My dear friend in Christ,

You have responded to a number of my “OP” POST, so it seems fair that I respond to your’s.

May I humbly suggest that your understanding of the ONLY unpardonable sin differs from the Catholic understanding of that expression.

The RCC teaches this:

Eph:: 4:30
[30] And grieve not the holy Spirit of God: whereby you are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Haydock’s Bible commentary:
Ver. 30. Grieve not the Holy Spirit: not that the Holy Ghost can be contristated. It is a metaphor; and the sense is, sin not against the Holy Ghost. (Witham) — To contristate the Holy Spirit is a metaphorical expression, which signifies to offend God, or the Holy Ghost, who has sealed us by the sacraments of baptism and confirmation with particular marks, by which we shall be distinguished from others in the day of our retribution. (Sts. Chrysostom, Jerome, Ambrose, &c.)

What this means is that THAT One unforgivable sin is DENIAL of GOD! … However even THAT sin, as grave as it is IS forgivable through repentance and CONVERSION

Baptism for example forgives ALL sin up to the point of the Christian Baptism.

Mark 1:15
And saying: The time is accomplished, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent, and believe the gospel.

For example, a couple of months ago some of us were debating on a disagreeing topic. Reference was made to myself and others in the statement as “those who do not accept the Bible or God Himself.” I know I still struggle with this since I know i have a relationship with Jesus. To say I do not accept God Himself when in fact I do seems like then someone must feel like I am deceived or under the influence of the devil. Get my point?

My friend, please don’t STRESS about that.

God meets everyone where they are at in the present moment, and nudges US forward

Having a Personal relationship with God is GOOD, but that my friend in ONLY the starting point. OUR life’s goal ought to be to DISCOVER God’s Will for each of us; and that begins with a journey to discover and uncover God’s TRUTHS which can be only singular per-defied issue.

So when ever you find yourself in a point if conflict or disagreement with the RCC, God would have you investigate it and with HIS aid, come to know what HE really desires you to know. Amen

The Holy Spirit has lead you to CAF to aid you and others in that very process.

Pray much,

GBY

Patrick

I hope and pray that I am not doing this either.

 

[rinnie]

As I understand the purpose of this forum, it being the non-Cathoilc religion forum, it’s purpose is to ask questions, dialogue and give and receive charitable and respectful responses. Obviously we have our disagreeing doctrines and viewpoints between the Catholic and non-Catholic expressions of Christianity but sometimes I wonder if we are in danger of committing the unpardonable sin which I understand to be attributing a work of the Holy Spirit to the devil. If we make judgements on the authenticity of some else’s walk with God and discount their experience as “not of God” when in fact the Holy Spirit may well be working in through that individual, are we in danger?

For example, a couple of months ago some of us were debating on a disagreeing topic. Reference was made to myself and others in the statement as “those who do not accept the Bible or God Himself.” I know I still struggle with this since I know i have a relationship with Jesus. To say I do not accept God Himself when in fact I do seems like then someone must feel like I am deceived or under the influence of the devil. Get my point?

I hope and pray that I am not doing this either.

Sometimes people are not saying what you think they are. Sometimes they are. It is sad to think someone would say things to hurt people, but it happens. What is better to do is to say, could you explain that better, or are you saying… Then you can be sure.

Let them have a chance to explain first, then if someone down right mean, just let it go and pray for them. Thats the best you can do. I am sorry this has happened to you though. But it is usually misunderstanding’s. I least I hope so.

 

[fbl9]

As I understand the purpose of this forum, it being the non-Cathoilc religion forum, it’s purpose is to ask questions, dialogue and give and receive charitable and respectful responses. Obviously we have our disagreeing doctrines and viewpoints between the Catholic and non-Catholic expressions of Christianity but sometimes I wonder if we are in danger of committing the unpardonable sin which I understand to be attributing a work of the Holy Spirit to the devil. If we make judgements on the authenticity of some else’s walk with God and discount their experience as “not of God” when in fact the Holy Spirit may well be working in through that individual, are we in danger?

For example, a couple of months ago some of us were debating on a disagreeing topic. Reference was made to myself and others in the statement as “those who do not accept the Bible or God Himself.” I know I still struggle with this since I know i have a relationship with Jesus. To say I do not accept God Himself when in fact I do seems like then someone must feel like I am deceived or under the influence of the devil. Get my point?

I hope and pray that I am not doing this either.

I have wondered about some thing similar That is the fate of the souls of those who have been shown/taught the teachings of the Church. How ever for such a sin to be mortal the individual would have to know that the teachings are true not just know of them.
Like say you believed a teaching(of the Church) to be true but yet still rejected it. i would think that would put one’s soul in jeopardy.

 

[Mammoths]

The account of Jesus warning against blasphemy against the Holy Spirit was in response to some folks who said He had a demon. Than He explained that Satan can’t be divided against himself. There are some theories people like to put out that seem to be about avoiding despair about something someone may have said or did in a moment of bad judgement that now they wish to repent of.

Jesus told Peter, “get behind me Satan.” Obviously Peter isn’t the devil. In fact God was at work in Peter. But Jesus called him “enemy” in strong terms to instruct Peter and us that God has better things going on than we think we know.

Jesus also instructed the disciples not to forbid some group of strangers who were casting out demons in His name.

The apostle Paul says he rejoiced that Christ was preached even though in some cases it was for bad motives on the part of the preacher.

The scripture tells us that God is able to make His servants to “stand.”

 

[PopePiusXIISupp]

There are 6 sins against the Holy Spirit (taught by the Church)

1. Despair of one’s salvation (There is no way that God can forgive me)
2. Presumption of God’s Mercy (I can commit x sin and receive absolution for it later)
3. Envy of another’s spiritual good/gift (X has y gift from God. I wish I had it)
4. Final Impenitence (on x deathbedI need no repentance of sin)
5. Impugning the know truth (I know that this is the truth, but I will hide it from me so I can commit x)
6. Obstinate in sin (I will continue to commit [mortal] sin even though I have received absolution)

The Douay Catechism of 1649

CHAP. XIX. The Sins against the Holy Ghost Expounded
Q. 915. HOW many are the sins against the Holy Ghost?
A. Six: despair of salvation, presumption of God’s mercy, to impugn the known truth,
envy at another’s spiritual good, obstinacy in sin, and final impenitence.
Q. 916. What is despair of salvation?
A. It is a diffidence in the mercies and power of God as also, in the merits of Jesus Christ,
as if they were not of force enough to save us. This was the sin of Cain, when he said,
“My sin is greater than I can
deserve pardon.” Gen. iv. 13. And of Judas, “when casting down the silver pieces in the
temple, he went and hanged himself.” Matt. xxvii. 4, 5.
Q. 917. What is the presumption of God’s mercy?
A. A foolish confidence of salvation, without leading a good life, or any care to keep the
commandments; such as they entertain who think they will be saved by faith only,
without good works.
Q. 918. What is it to impugn the known truth?
A. To argue obstinately against known points of faith, or to prevent the way of our Lord
by forging lies and slander, as Heretics do, when they teach the ignorant people, that
Catholics worship images as God, and give Angels and Saints the honour which is due to
God; or that the Pope for money gives us pardon to commit what sins we please; that all
which, greater falsehoods cannot be invented.
Q. 919. What is the envy to another’s spiritual good?
A. A sadness or repining at another’s growth in virtue and perfection; such as sectaries
seem to have when they scoff and are troubled at the frequent fasts, prayers, feasts,
pilgrimages, alms-deeds, vows, and religious orders of the Catholic Church, calling them
superstitious and fooleries, because they have not in their churches any such practices of
piety.
Q. 920. What is obstinacy in sin?
A. A wilful persisting in wickedness, and running on from sin to sin, after sufficient
instructions and admonition.
Q. 921. How show you the malice of this sin?
A. Out of Heb. x. 26, 27. “If we sin wilfully after having received the knowledge of the
truth, there is now left no sacrifice for sins, but a certain dreadful expectation of
judgment.”
Q. 922. What other proof have you?
A. Out of 2 Pet. ii. 21. “It was better for them not to know the way of justice, than after
the knowledge to turn back from the holy commandment which was given them.”
Q. 923. What is final impenitence?
A. To die without either confession or contrition for our sins, as those do of whom it is
said, “With a hard neck, and with uncircumcised hearts and ears, you always resist the
Holy Ghost.” Acts vii. 51. And in the person of whom Job speaks, saying, “Depart thou
from us, and we will not have the knowledge of thy ways.” Job xxi. 14.
Q. 924. Why is it said that those sins should never be forgiven, neither in this
world, nor in the world to come?
A. Not because there is no power in God or in the sacraments to remit them, if we confess
them, and be sorry for them, (excepting only final impenitence) of which we read, “There
is a sin to death for that I say not that any man ask.” 1 John i. 9. “If we confess our sins,
he is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all iniquity.”

 

[PJM]

There are 6 sins against the Holy Spirit (taught by the Church)

1. Despair of one’s salvation (There is no way that God can forgive me)
2. Presumption of God’s Mercy (I can commit x sin and receive absolution for it later)
3. Envy of another’s spiritual good/gift (X has y gift from God. I wish I had it)
4. Final Impenitence (on x deathbedI need no repentance of sin)
5. Impugning the know truth (I know that this is the truth, but I will hide it from me so I can commit x)
6. Obstinate in sin (I will continue to commit [mortal] sin even though I have received absolution)

The Douay Catechism of 1649

CHAP. XIX. The Sins against the Holy Ghost Expounded
Q. 915. HOW many are the sins against the Holy Ghost?
A. Six: despair of salvation, presumption of God’s mercy, to impugn the known truth,
envy at another’s spiritual good, obstinacy in sin, and final impenitence.
Q. 916. What is despair of salvation?
A. It is a diffidence in the mercies and power of God as also, in the merits of Jesus Christ,
as if they were not of force enough to save us. This was the sin of Cain, when he said,
“My sin is greater than I can
deserve pardon.” Gen. iv. 13. And of Judas, “when casting down the silver pieces in the
temple, he went and hanged himself.” Matt. xxvii. 4, 5.
Q. 917. What is the presumption of God’s mercy?
A. A foolish confidence of salvation, without leading a good life, or any care to keep the
commandments; such as they entertain who think they will be saved by faith only,
without good works.
Q. 918. What is it to impugn the known truth?
A. To argue obstinately against known points of faith, or to prevent the way of our Lord
by forging lies and slander, as Heretics do, when they teach the ignorant people, that
Catholics worship images as God, and give Angels and Saints the honour which is due to
God; or that the Pope for money gives us pardon to commit what sins we please; that all
which, greater falsehoods cannot be invented.
Q. 919. What is the envy to another’s spiritual good?
A. A sadness or repining at another’s growth in virtue and perfection; such as sectaries
seem to have when they scoff and are troubled at the frequent fasts, prayers, feasts,
pilgrimages, alms-deeds, vows, and religious orders of the Catholic Church, calling them
superstitious and fooleries, because they have not in their churches any such practices of
piety.
Q. 920. What is obstinacy in sin?
A. A wilful persisting in wickedness, and running on from sin to sin, after sufficient
instructions and admonition.
Q. 921. How show you the malice of this sin?
A. Out of Heb. x. 26, 27. “If we sin wilfully after having received the knowledge of the
truth, there is now left no sacrifice for sins, but a certain dreadful expectation of
judgment.”
Q. 922. What other proof have you?
A. Out of 2 Pet. ii. 21. “It was better for them not to know the way of justice, than after
the knowledge to turn back from the holy commandment which was given them.”
Q. 923. What is final impenitence?
A. To die without either confession or contrition for our sins, as those do of whom it is
said, “With a hard neck, and with uncircumcised hearts and ears, you always resist the
Holy Ghost.” Acts vii. 51. And in the person of whom Job speaks, saying, “Depart thou
from us, and we will not have the knowledge of thy ways.” Job xxi. 14.
Q. 924. Why is it said that those sins should never be forgiven, neither in this
world, nor in the world to come?
A. Not because there is no power in God or in the sacraments to remit them, if we confess
them, and be sorry for them, (excepting only final impenitence) of which we read, “There
is a sin to death for that I say not that any man ask.” 1 John i. 9. “If we confess our sins,
he is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and cleanse us from all iniquity.”

Thank you so very much,

I don’t recall ever having come across this in my studies of our beautiful Catholic Faith:thumbsup:

GBY

Patrick