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In Genesis, Eve “takes the bait” that satan offers her and as a result eats the forbidden fruit.

The CCC has a lot to say about personal responsibility for our actions.

My question is, What do the Gospels say about “taking the bait”?
 
Polycarp1 said:
I think it says a lot about not giving in to temptation.
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I’m sorry, maybe Eve was a bad example(pardon the pun), I was referring more to things which don’t appear to be temptation, such as defending a position on a topic or misplaced disciplinary action.

Maybe “discernment of temptation” is a better way of saying what I mean than “taking the bait”
 
I took my dogs for a walk and thought about my own question.

When Jesus was tempted in the desert he was vulnerable. Those first two temptations seem so easy for us to reject today. But were those first two temptations ideas that Jesus was considering? Will eating really be that bad & How do I show people I am the Son of God?

Anyway, how did Jesus answer these temptations. With Scripture. Therein lies the answer to my question.

Q: When faced with a choice, and the answer is not clear; what advice do the Gospels give?

A: Know your scripture!
 
1Lord1Faith said:
I’m sorry, maybe Eve was a bad example(pardon the pun), I was referring more to things which don’t appear to be temptation, such as defending a position on a topic or misplaced disciplinary action.

Maybe “discernment of temptation” is a better way of saying what I mean than “taking the bait”
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Are you asking whether, per your example, a person who “defended a (sinful) position” without knowing, or suspecting, it was sinful, would be guilty of sin?
If so, it can depend on the particular action involved and the circumstances.
Luke 12:47 And that servant who knew his master’s will, but did not make ready or act according to his will, shall receive a severe beating. 12:48 But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating. …

Or, are you asking how one is to know whether a certain act is sinful or not?
If so, we are definitely responsible to learn which acts are contrary to God’s will. We do this by reading/listening to God’s word in Scripture and Church teaching.
Jesus says we are to do the “will of the Father” (God). **That implies that we must learn God’s will. **
7:21 "Not every one who says to me, Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but **he who does the will of my Father **who is in heaven.

John 3:36 He who believes in the Son has eternal life;** he who does not obey the Son **shall not see life, but the wrath of God rests upon him.

Mt. 16:27 For the Son of man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay every man for what he has done.

(There are many more verses from the 4 gospels. Just wanted to include a few.)
 
Nita said:
Are you asking whether, per your example, a person who “defended a (sinful) position” without knowing, or suspecting, it was sinful, would be guilty of sin?
If so, it can depend on the particular action involved and the circumstances.
Luke 12:47 And that servant who knew his master’s will, but did not make ready or act according to his will, shall receive a severe beating. 12:48 But he who did not know, and did what deserved a beating, shall receive a light beating. …

Or, are you asking how one is to know whether a certain act is sinful or not?
If so, we are definitely responsible to learn which acts are contrary to God’s will. We do this by reading/listening to God’s word in Scripture and Church teaching.
Jesus says we are to do the “will of the Father” (God). That implies that we must learn God’s will.
7:21 "Not every one who says to me, Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but **he who does the will of my Father **who is in heaven.

John 3:36 He who believes in the Son has eternal life;** he who does not obey the Son **shall not see life, but the wrath of God rests upon him.

Mt. 16:27 For the Son of man is to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay every man for what he has done.

(There are many more verses from the 4 gospels. Just wanted to include a few.)
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Refer to post #5 Where I make my question clearer than the original post.

When facing a choice, and the morality of said choices is not clear; What advice do the Gospels give? I answered my own question in post #5 but would love to hear another take on the question.

The second part of your post seems to address the question. Thank you.
 
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