NOTES for Jo1 5:18
18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. |
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John testifies that not every sin is a sin unto death. One could object to him that every sin carries within itself deadly poison, but there is no contradiction here: the apostle does not deny this, but speaks of the degree of poisoning. A brother who sins must not be condemned; rather, one must pray about his fall and grieve over him. If everyone born of God does not sin, then it follows that if I cannot help sinning, I cannot be counted among those born of Him. But then what relation do these words have to us, the many sinners who constantly stumble?
These words give us hope that if we continue to follow Christ, He will free us from all sinful inclinations and dependencies.
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