The difference between the non- Christian and the Christian is that the non- Christian makes sin a practice

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This quote from a famous quote by Abraham Lincoln was taken from a speech he gave in 1858. To understand his words, we must first understand what he meant by sin. Lincoln believed that to be a Christian, one must have a conscience that is free from sin. The Bible calls this being “without sin” or being “without blemish.” In other words, Christians should not commit any kind of sin. In contrast to Christians, people who believe in God and serve him but do not follow his teachings often call themselves “non-Christians.” People who follow the teachings of the Bible but still follow sinful practices are called “sinners.” Lincoln said:

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