Jehovah a Lover of Righteousness

Hebrews 10:26-31.
Paul writes: "If we practice sin willfully after having received the accurate knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice for sins left." (Verse 26) Willful sinners are most reprehensible. Why? First, they do not commit an isolated sin in a moment of weakness—the kind of mistake we all make at times because we are imperfect. They make a practice of sin. Second, their sins are intentional. As The Bible in Basic English puts it, they "do evil on purpose." Deeply ingrained badness fills their heart. Third, their sins are not the result of ignorance. They have an "accurate knowledge of the truth" about God's will and ways.
How does God view unrepentant, malicious sinners? "There is no longer any sacrifice for sins left," says Paul. The sacrifice of Christ—God's gift to humankind—covers the sins we commit because of our imperfection. (1 John 2:1, 2) But those who practice sin without repentance show that they have no regard for this precious gift. In God's eyes, they have "trampled upon the Son of God and . . . esteemed as of ordinary value the blood of" Jesus. (Verse 29) By their course, they show contempt for Jesus and treat his blood "as a cheap thing," as having no more value than that of any imperfect human. (Today's English Version) Such ingrates are in no position to benefit from Christ's sacrifice.
What can the wicked expect? The God of justice has promised: "Vengeance is mine; I will recompense." (Verse 30) Let all who are bent on practicing sin at the expense of others beware. No one can flout God's righteous laws with impunity. Often, their wicked ways catch up with them. (Galatians 6:7) At the latest, they will stand before God in the near future when he comes to rid this earth of all injustice. (Proverbs 2:21, 22) Paul warns: "It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God."—Verse 31.
Learning that Jehovah God does not condone willful sin is both comforting and reassuring, especially for those who have been hurt by a hardened wrongdoer. We can confidently leave the avenging of wrong squarely in the hands of God, who hates all injustice.

• What is meant by sinning against the holy spirit?
It is possible to sin against Jehovah's holy spirit, a sin that will not be forgiven. (Matthew 12:31) God determines whether we have committed an unforgivable sin, and he can withdraw his spirit from us. (Psalm 51:11) If we are deeply grieved over a sin, it is very likely that we are truly repentant and thus have not sinned against the spirit.

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