Go away from me, Lord <-- say what ?!?!?!

when Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus’ knees, saying, “Go away from me, Lord, for I am a sinful man!” 9 For he and all who were with him were amazed at the catch of fish that they had taken; 10 and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. Then Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people.”

luke 5:8-10



What encouraging lesson can be learned from this?

Is it true that no one is too sinful for the Lord?

Why would Jesus reply "do not be afraid" in this given context, especially since Peter blatantly said "get away from me, Lord"


Luke 5:10 - Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people

Does Luke 5:10 have any resemblance with John 8:7? neither do I condemn you, go and leave your life of sin


To compare and contrast
Luke 5:10 on top, John 8:7 on bottom

Do not be afraid
neither do I condemn you

from now on
Go

you will be catching people
go and leave your life of sin

There are similarities, the question is, why would one be more generalized (do not be afraid) while the other is more specific?

Why is Peter allowed to stay, while the other goes?

Why is Peter called to evangelize while the other isn't?

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Able to answer any of op's questions?

Peter and Jesus

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There are some question in the original post in which I'm not sure what the answer would be

What will be the answers to the questions in the original post?

This may sound odd, but I understand what Peter is saying.
At school I went to the christian union. I read the letters to Paul, I could feel the words,
some of the emotions being expressed, but not why they were being said or who to.

It was like seeing a brilliant chess player but having no clue how it was being done, but
knowing I had no skills in this area.

Peter was declaring this to Jesus, and saying he saw no way in which it could be changed.
It is ironic, because in seeing the truth, there is a possibility of resolution. It is in being blind
to ones own state and being blind to the resolution, then nothing can be progressed.

Peter saw where he was, and also saw that Jesus had the answer, and wrote himself off.
But Jesus can work with a man like this, because He knew the way to make this possible,
and to lead Peter along the path.

As you get to know Peter, he is a man of the moment, impetuous, and very definitive about
where we are today, not so good at where we will get to tomorrow and why we need to get there.

But take Peter somewhere, and he is rock solid on what has been achieved.
So when he knows who Jesus is, "You are the Son of the living God, the Christ."
"You will not die" "I do not know the man" "You know that I love you"

Praise God for Peter and his endurance and faith, helping solidify the faith of many.
God bless you

Is it true that no one is too sinful for the Lord?

The question is not about sinfulness, but about resolution and repentance.
Some have little sin, but refuse to repent, while others are very lost, but are desperate to get right
with God because they are aware of how lost they are, and desperately want an answer.

And to be honest, those who have broken the rules and drunk deeply of sinful behaviour often
understand how damaging sin and selfishness is, and are ready for love and righteousness much more
so than the conformist church goers who barely stray, but have little faith or self knowledge and actually
do not think there is much wrong or even what is the right way to walk.

Scripture describes some who have seared their consciences and refuse to go back and admit anything
wrong, or believe in resolution or love and just live in selfish hedonism, without any belief cleansing
and purity can be achieved and they are just reprobates without the possibility of redemption.

What gives you the idea that Peter was called to evangelize but not others? Peter blasphemed the name of the lord but others did not.

Its all about an exclusive one faith that does not come from the saint but does come as it is written . The word it representing the unseen faith of Christ as that which does work in us. We are said to have little of His faith . Unbelievers have none. He has the whole storeroom .He must increase as we decrease. Christ's faith rebuked the wind and called the fish into the net.

I rather think do not be afraid is pretty specific, but 'sin no more' is very general. There are any number of things I could do that are sin, but to be afraid is one thing. And Peter must have been afraid, or He would not have told him not to be.
And did He only tell Peter? James and John were there with him.

Go way from me lord mwahnananan