Unpardonable Blasphemy?

“In Church I Sang Praise to the Devil”

Jon Shares his Testimony

I was having a wonderful time in praise and worship at church when I had the thought that I was worshipping the devil instead of Jesus. I ignored those thoughts and continued to sing. A certain part of the song says something like, “I praise Jesus.” With that annoying thought of praising the devil going through my head, instead of singing “I praise Jesus,” I sang “I praise the devil.” I was shocked that those words could come out of my mouth. I immediately tensed up and lost all worship. I had a hard time enjoying the rest of the service.

I have been struggling with having so easily and mindlessly sung those blasphemous words, but I conclude that this was a trick, either of the enemy or of my own worries. The devil wants to get me preoccupied with things like this and to again doubt the fact that even if I had meant what I sang, all I need to do is to go to Jesus and repent and receive his forgiveness. Jesus died to forgive all my sins.

Accidentally singing those words caused me to tense up with fear. Instead, I could have ignored it, as shocking as it was, or just know that I did not mean it. But what I must avoid is worrying about it. If there really were any sin, I should confess it, turn from it, receive God’s forgiveness and move on in my journey with God, realizing that there are times when I may think, feel or even say or do wrong things, but there is forgiveness in Jesus, no matter what.

I am gradually realizing the depth of love that God has for me and that Jesus died for ALL my sin. I still have doubts sometimes, but overall I am growing in his grace. I am learning to truly believe this truth and I am eternally thankful for Jesus being patient with me as I learn to trust and believe what he has already done for me.

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