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How many unforgivable sins are there? As we can see, according to Matthew 12:31, there is only one, namely, blasphemy of the Holy Spirit. But, in Matthew 6:15, we see another unforgivable sin mentioned, namely, the failure to forgive others of their sins, which is clearly different from the unforgivable sin mentioned in Matthew 12:31. This is a clear contradiction. I have never seen a Christian even attempt to explain away these contradictions. They are rarely even discussed, but they are quite obvious:
Matthew 12:31:
And so I tell you, every kind of sin and slander can be forgiven, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
Matthew 6:15:
But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
So, I'm curious. Christians, how do you attempt to rationalize this biblical contradiction?
Obviously the first sin cant be corrected where as the second at some point can.A professed follower of Jesus who hates his brother and cant forgive cant love God who he cant see