Can You Keep Sinning and Still Get into Heaven?

Accepting Jesus as your Savior promises you eternal life, with the assurance that repentance is always a way back to God's grace. But here's the challenge: every human, including Christians, sin. Sin begins in the heart and mind. It starts with a thought, a desire, before it becomes an action. For example, if you see something that isn't yours, you might imagine taking it. If you proceed, you've acted on that thought. The struggle is real. But remember, if you repent, God's forgiveness is promised. True repentance means recognizing the sin, feeling sorrow for your mistake, and turning back to God.

Sin and the Christian Life

The Bible tells us in Matthew 15:19 that sin originates in our hearts and minds. Before we act, we often think about it. Thoughts are the seeds of actions. Even Christians aren't exempt from sin, but being a Christian means a commitment to continuously seek God's grace and forgiveness.

When a person accepts Jesus as Lord and Savior, they are 'made dead to sin,' and 'alive in Christ.' However, the struggle with sin persists as long as we live in a world filled with temptation. Christians must repent daily and ask for God's forgiveness. But an active, sin-filled lifestyle is not a sign of true belief. If someone's life is characterized by habitual sin, their faith is questionable.

Consequences and Salvation

While everyone experiences consequences for their sins, true believers' sins do not result in eternal separation from God. God's justice ensures that all sin brings consequences, but Christianity emphasizes a path of atonement. God's mercy and forgiveness are always available for those who seek them.

However, the Bible warns us: 'You will keep my word and you will believe in the one whom I sent' (John 14:23, NIV). True faith and repentance go hand in hand. A life filled with habitual sin is a warning sign, but it doesn't mean eternal separation. The key is a repenting heart and a continued walk with God.