The Greater Condemnation

In a previous post we learned that there are classes of sin that are particularly abominable in God’s eyes. And one of those is when a person who had knowledge and light, and walked in the Lord’s path, willfully turns away from the path and intentionally continues in wrongdoing—having a hostility toward God, denying his authority, and actively turning from His way. This type of wickedness comes under greater condemnation.

Disciples of Christ… must OBEY Christ!

What has the Lord said about the righteous who turn away from the path of the Lord in rebellion and sin without repentance?

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against… all men… who hold the truth in unrighteousness.” — Romans 1:18

“He that hateth reproof is brutish… A man of wicked devices will he condemn… A man shall not be established by wickedness…” — Proverbs 12:1-3

“Therefore repent ye, repent ye, lest by knowing these things and not doing them ye shall suffer yourselves to come under condemnation…” — Helaman 14:19, Book of Mormon

“Let us labor diligently; for if we should cease to labor, we should be brought under condemnation…” — Moroni 9:6, Book of Mormon

“For of him unto whom much is given much is required; and he who sins against the greater light shall receive the greater condemnation.” — Doctrine & Covenants 82:3

“When the righteous turneth away from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and doeth according to all the abominations that the wicked man doeth, shall he live? All his righteousness that he hath done shall not be mentioned: in his trespass that he hath trespassed, and in his sin that he hath sinned, in them shall he die.” — Ezekiel 18:24

“But if the wicked will turn from all his sins that he hath committed, and keep all my statutes, and do that which is lawful and right, he shall surely live, he shall not die. All his transgressions that he hath committed, they shall not be mentioned unto him: in his righteousness that he hath done he shall live.” — Ezekiel 18:21-22

It is important to emphasize in this area of study that no matter how far a person has fallen Christ’s arms are reached out still. The entire story of the Bible illustrates the long-suffering love the Savior has for all mankind. Whether you have been lost in the fog of ignorance, strayed from the path, or willfully rebelled against God, there is a path of repentance and forgiveness for you.