If sin didn't matter why would Jesus Christ have to die to pay the price for our sin? Those who think they can sin all they want after they claim to be Christians were never born-again. Those who have been changed into a new creation by Christ hate sin in all its forms.
If God didn't see our sin and it didn't matter after salvation then why would He say; 1 John 1:9 "9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, so that He will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
This was written to believers as well as the following passage:
Hebrews 12:5-7 "…5 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. 6 For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” 7 Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father?…"
Sin is of the devil and anyone who is not ashamed of their sin enough to confess it to be cleansed of it was never changed by Christ because they still love their sin.
Revelation 3:19
"Those I love I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be earnest and repent."
Psalm 119:67
"Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now I keep Your word."
Psalm 119:71
"It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes."
1 Peter 4:17
"For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?"
Those who claim sin doesn't matter anymore do not know Christ and must repent to become born-again.
Hebrews 12:7,8
"If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?"
Romans 6:1-2 God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?"
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