Can Someone Commit the Unpardonable Sin and Be Miserable About It?

I have struggled with this myself and have come to a conclusion: if you truly have committed the unpardonable sin, you will not seek forgiveness. The Bible does not contradict itself and the Bible states that if we seek forgiveness, we will have it.

1 John 1:9 - A Guiding Principle

According to 1 John 1:9, the only way this can logically work is that no one who has committed the unforgivable sin will seek forgiveness. Therefore, if you confess your sins, you have not committed the unforgivable sin that is blaspheme of the Holy Spirit.

The Unpardonable Sin: Not Believing in Jesus Christ

Some of the answers that I read were very good, and they seem to have provided some valuable advice. However, when it comes to the unforgivable sin, the answers often overlook two crucial points: total forgiveness and Golgotha.

When Jesus died on the cross, it was to save all of us from our sins. All we have to do is believe. We must also understand that we will always fall short with our efforts. That's when we fall back on the Grace of God. The only unforgiveable sin is not believing that Jesus Christ is your savior. The mere fact that you are concerned about what you said is an indication that you do believe. Therefore, all you can do is pray for forgiveness and know that Jesus will forgive you, and He already has by dying on the cross for you.

Total Forgiveness and the Grace of God

In several places in the Bible, it is mentioned that the unpardonable sin is one that involves a sin against the Holy Spirit. This is what you are likely thinking of as you write this question.

One of the most liberating pieces of theology I ever came across was the idea that we can really do nothing for ourselves unless the Holy Spirit descends into us or arises within us, making whatever the thing possible. In a country where everything is about self-agency, this concept seems both strange and wondrous. It invites us to feel the connection with the Holy Spirit and to create a way of life that enables this connection.

Pray to feel that connection with the Holy Spirit. A place beyond thought and feeling, which will enable you to better feel presence, is also essential. The idea that the one sin which is unforgivable is a sin against the Holy Spirit may seem perplexing, but throughout the Bible, you will find many examples of miraculous events and God changing His mind about ultimate ultimatums.

A Path to Spiritual Practice

To start your spiritual journey, I recommend reading the 51st Psalm daily. Read about the history of this song and consider different interpretations and translations. This is a psalm where David begs God not to lift the Holy Spirit from him. It's also a psalm of purification. Modern religion is not really into purification anymore, but across all ancient spiritual traditions, purification is of foundational importance.

A Call to Action

In conclusion, the question of the unpardonable sin and forgiveness is complex. We can't get into the results or ask for an assigned affidavit that it happened or didn't happen. All we can do is do the next right thing. Whether we have the Holy Spirit in us or whether we are forgiven by the Holy Spirit is a sacred mystery. We just have to do the next right thing.