Karma is a concept originating from Eastern religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, referring to the principle of cause and effect where a person's actions influence their future. In these belief systems, good deeds lead to positive outcomes, while bad deeds result in negative consequences, often across multiple lifetimes through reincarnation.

In contrast, the Bible does not explicitly mention karma, as it is not a concept rooted in Judeo-Christian theology. However, the Bible does address the principle of sowing and reaping, which bears some resemblance to the idea of karma. This principle is articulated in several passages, emphasizing that actions have consequences, both in this life and in the life to come.

One of the clearest expressions of this principle is found in Galatians 6:7-8 : "Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life." This passage underscores the biblical teaching that one's actions, whether good or evil, have repercussions.

Similarly, Proverbs 22:8 states, "He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed." This verse highlights the moral order established by God, where justice ultimately prevails, and wrongdoing is met with appropriate consequences.

The Bible also emphasizes personal responsibility and accountability before God. In Romans 14:12 , it is written, "So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God." This accountability is not based on an impersonal cosmic law, as in karma, but on a personal relationship with a just and holy God.

Furthermore, the Bible teaches that God's grace and mercy can transcend the natural consequences of sin. Through repentance and faith in Jesus Christ, individuals can receive forgiveness and a new beginning. Ephesians 2:8-9 declares, "For it is by grace you have been saved through faith, and this not from yourselves; it is the gift of God, not by works, so that no one can boast." This grace is a distinctive aspect of Christian theology, contrasting with the deterministic nature of karma.

While the Bible acknowledges that actions have consequences, it also presents a worldview centered on divine grace, redemption, and the transformative power of a relationship with God through Jesus Christ.Hebrews 9:27
And as it is appointed to men once to die, but after this the judgment:
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Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace are you saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
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John 9:2-3
And his disciples asked him, saying, Master, who did sin, this man, or his parents, that he was born blind?
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Luke 13:2-3
And Jesus answering said to them, Suppose you that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?
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1 John 3:14
We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brothers. He that loves not his brother stays in death.
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John 14:6
Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man comes to the Father, but by me.
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John 3:3
Jesus answered and said to him, Truly, truly, I say to you, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
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Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
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Swords Beaten into Ploughshares.
... They put up any of their implements as representations of Vishwa Karma, the architect
and artificer of the gods, (Vishwa means the World or the Universe, and ...
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