“I didn’t say that, did I !!! I said there is no evidence of any Catholic Saints in heaven...”
So you agree that there is evidence that there are saints in heaven?
The events in Revelation are set when there are men in heaven and on earth and under the earth. This could be at any time before the end of the world. To say otherwise is to add something to scripture which is not there.
“There are talking donkeys based in scripture as well...You don’t have one of those, do you???”
That I do not have a talking donkey has no bearing on whether or not God has ever made a donkey talk or the timing of Revelation. Straw man distraction from the actual point.
“Private interpretation isn’t involved...It is believing scripture and then comparing scripture with scripture and rightly dividing the word of truth that leads to truth...”
So you believe that personal interpretation of the scripture is wrong? That when you read and understand scripture none of your God-given intellect is involved?
I have explained over and over that I do not worship Mary or any other saint. I do not pray to their dead bodies, I pray to their living souls as a means of communication, not worship. I know that they are not God. I ask them to intervene for me with God in whatever way God allows them to. If they do not hear me, I know God hears me either way, so no matter what, the prayers end up with God, just like in Revelation.
You may disagree with my actions, but you do not get to tell me that I am doing something I am not.
Do you know that bearing false witness is also a sin according to the 10 commandments. Is constantly accusing me of a sin which I do not commit not bearing false witness?
Also, you did not address the question about this. I sincerely believe that the bible shows that it is OK to pray to living souls in heaven based on the scripture I cited. I believe that I am guided by the Holy Spirit in this.
You will never convince me that this action is sinful because I believe the Holy Spirit and scripture over you.
So...
If I sin unintentionally based on my sincere beliefs based on the bible and guided by the Holy Spirit, am I still culpable? Is unintentional sin still sin? If I am guilty of the sin of idolatry without intending it, are you guilty of the sin of bearing false witness without intending it?
And...
Since regardless of your interpretation of my actions and intentions, I only believe in Jesus as my Lord and Savior and have for as long as I can remember, will this unintentional sin cause me to lose my salvation?
Love,
O2
‘Therefore there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.’