Why There’s One Sin God Won’t Forgive | Mark 3:28-30

The Daily Devotional by Vince Miller

Welcome to The Daily, where we study the Bible verse by verse, chapter by chapter, every single day.

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Today, we’re looking at Mark 3:28-30:

“Truly, I say to you, all sins will be forgiven the children of man, and whatever blasphemies they utter, but whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin”—for they were saying, “He has an unclean spirit.” — Mark 3:28-30

This text contains one of the most sobering statements Jesus ever made.

He begins with an incredible promise: “All sins will be forgiven… even blasphemies.” There’s real hope in that. No sin is too big for God to redeem. No past is too messy.

But it’s followed by a serious warning: “Whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit never has forgiveness.”

So, what is this unforgivable sin?

Understanding the context is key. The religious leaders were witnessing Jesus perform undeniable works of God—and claiming they came from Satan. They weren’t confused. They were willfully rejecting the truth. They were crediting the Spirit’s power to the enemy himself.

That’s not simple disbelief—it’s deliberate rejection. Persistent hardness. A refusal to acknowledge the Spirit’s witness about Jesus.

This warning isn’t for the tender believer who fears they've lost salvation. It’s a line drawn for those whose hearts have completely closed themselves off to the truth—after seeing it clearly. The unforgivable sin isn’t a moment of doubt—it’s a life of denial. It’s not a stumble—it’s a hardened stand.

So if you’re worried you’ve committed the unforgivable sin—you haven’t. That concern is evidence the Spirit is still working on your heart. But this is a warning worth heeding. We need to stay soft to the Spirit at all times. When He convicts—listen. When He draws—respond. Because the longer we resist, the easier it is to grow calloused.

We all have the tendency to slide into judgmentalism and legalism—attitudes that resist the Spirit and reject the grace of the Father and the Son.

So listen when the Spirit calls today. Don’t harden your heart. Keep saying "yes" to the voice of God.

ASK THIS:

1. When has conviction prompted you to respond or resist?
2. What attitudes or beliefs tend to harden your heart against the Spirit?
3. How do you recognize the Spirit’s gentle voice in your daily life?
4. In what areas do you need to say yes to the Spirit’s prompting?

DO THIS:

When the Spirit convicts you today, repent immediately to keep your heart soft.

PRAY THIS:

Father, thank you for forgiving every sin through Jesus. Keep my heart soft to the Spirit and help me say yes when he convicts me. Amen.

PLAY THIS:

Softly and Tenderly.