Anyone who continues to live in him will not sin. But anyone who keeps on sinning does not know him or understand who he is.

-I John 3:6, NLT

“I’m a good Christian,” declares deceived Cheater.

Some might make this statement to seek validation from you or others. They are saying it as a test balloon to see if you will bite.

A sad thing about the statement is how the cheater may actually believe it is true. It’s not.

Cheaters say all sorts of lies and untruths. This one is particularly damning as the cheater is messing with the basics. They are claiming to be in right standing with God while continuing in their sin.

As I John 3:6 states, they do not know God–and thereby are NOT a follower of God–as long as they choose to persist in their sin.

It is also possible the cheater is trying to bait you into denying they are a Christian then claiming you’re being unreasonable and mean. Let the Bible be their judge.

“You tell me: How can you be a good Christian and still refuse to repent from your adulterous ways?!” asks faithful spouse.*

 

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*I wouldn’t suggest actually asking this. It is best not to engage when they are this far gone into deception.