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16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.  Colossians 3:16-17 NKJV

Summary

The difference between "can't", "won't", and "don't" makes a world of difference in our perspective. It's important to think about what we mean we say we "can't" do something because of God and think through the implications of how we perceive this. Let's talk about it…

Deep Dive

What is the difference between can(not), will (not), and do (not)? See the definitions below:

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can [1]

verb

  1. a: be physically or mentally able to b: know how to c—used to indicate possibility d: be inherently able or designed to e: be enabled by law, agreement, or custom to f: be permitted by conscience or feeling to g: be made possible or probable by circumstances to h: be logically or axiologically able to
  2. : have permission to —used interchangeably with may </aside>

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will [2]

verb

  1. —used to express futurity
  2. —used to express desire, choice, willingness, consent, or in negative constructions refusal

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do [3]

verb

  1. : to bring to pass : CARRY OUT </aside>

Why is it important?

We should know if we can't do something, won't do something, or don't do something.

Can't