In our struggle to avoid and overcome sin, it is vital that
we understand exactly what it is.
Sin is described in the Bible as
transgression of the law of God (1 John 3:4) and rebellion
against God (Deut. 9:7; Joshua 1:18). Sin had
its beginning with Lucifer, not content with his position, he desired to be
higher than God, and that was his downfall (Isa. 14:12-15). Through
Adam, the inherent inclination to sin entered the human race, and human beings
became sinners by nature.
Seven
Deadly Sins listed in the Bible are Pride, Envy, Gluttony,
Lust, Anger, Greed, and Sloth.
The good news in all of this is
that, once we recognize ourselves as sinners, we need only to repent and
embrace Jesus to be forgiven. Jesus can forgive us because he died and rose
again three days later in victory over sin and death.
The Apostle Paul refers to this process of recognizing sin and being responsible for it as "godly sorrow." 2 Cor. 7:10-11
The Apostle Paul refers to this process of recognizing sin and being responsible for it as "godly sorrow." 2 Cor. 7:10-11
Strict
obedience to God's laws alone doesn't change what we are. It's a start,
certainly. Sometimes we make the same mistake the Pharisees made. We can
concentrate so much on avoiding breaking God's law that we lose sight of the
purpose of that law: to change our focus from thinking about ourselves to being
concerned for and showing love for others. (Mat
25:31-46,
Luke 16:19-31) .
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