I notice from my own dealings with such types, that it seems to be a trait of the fallen nature, that once they get a little friendly with you, they see it as an opportunity to "use you" for their own selfish reasons,not caring if they inconvenience you, as long as it benefits THEM.I've had this problem.Wonder if thinking of yourself at others expense,is a sin? Well, I would think the sin here is selfishness, because if you explain to them that its a bad time, they "press it", thinking of themselves over you, like they're the important ones, and you don't count.Or not taking no for an answer. So I would think the sin here would be selfishness, which is the motivation .{These aren't things they need , it's more a convenience to have you do it instead of them. }But because of the selfish motivation, is that considered a sin? I think so.
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Is taking advantage of someone a sin?
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Tanonae
Disciple of Prayer
It is wrong, so I have to answer that it is a sin. Just because you can doesn't mean you should. God is never pleased with a person who does that, because for one, it will eventually end up hurting you. Be not deceived. God is not mocked. Whatever a man sows that shall he also reap. That is God's word, not mine. I"m not judging u , just answering your question with a passage from the bible.
Steven Bobb
Beloved of All
No it's not me doing it, I mean it's been done to me.They "latch on," and when they see it works one time, they try again...and again..and make a habit of it.I would say the sinful part is their attitude of,"Who cares about the person on the receiving end, it benefits ME, MY needs come first."I believe the selfishness in their attitude is where the sin is.P.S. And it's not that they don't know that it "puts you out", because when you explain things, they continue to press for their own cause ,at your expense.
Deal with others just as Jesus would. Did He ever get advantage of anyone at all? He prayed for them, He loved them, never ever discriminated against anyone. He said, Women of Jerusalem, weep not for Me. Weep for yourselves. At the cross the Lord cried out... Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do. Never ever take advantage of anyone. Love everyone and pray for all. Remember, whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God the Father.
Sapy
Humble Prayer Warrior
Am sorry if you have been taken advantage of by people for their benefit. Seek God's counsel that he may direct you to be his workmanship, and the adversity will flee. In Jesus name . Amen
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