No, intentionally sinning with the plan to repent later is considered self-destructive foolishness.
According to the reference provided, delaying repentance is a dangerous approach. The Bible emphasizes the urgency of repentance.
Here's why planning to sin and repent later is problematic:
- Uncertainty of the Future: We are not guaranteed tomorrow. Waiting to repent assumes we will have the opportunity.
- Hardening of the Heart: Repeated sin can desensitize us to its harmful effects, making repentance more difficult.
- Misunderstanding of Grace: It treats God's grace as a license to sin rather than a motivation to live righteously.
According to 1 Corinthians 6:2, "Behold, now is “the acceptable time,” behold, now is “the day of salvation.” This verse highlights the importance of repenting in the present moment. The "necessary moment of repentance is not sometime later", but now.
Therefore, planning to sin now and repent later is a dangerous gamble with potentially devastating spiritual consequences.
