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SIN IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH GOD
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20
1 John 5:16-17
John 8:42-45
“And because I tell you the truth,
ye believe me not.”
SIN IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH GOD
Sin is defined in the Catechism as any want of conformity unto, or transgression of, the law of God. When new believers accept Christ as Saviour they know that they have to confess their sins and forsake them. Even the unbelieving human society has an idea of sin though they do not give a solution for it. Usually murder and stealing are seen as great sins. Sin is more than general human perception.
The Scripture speaks of original sin and actual sins. Here are excerpts from Berkhof: The original sin was committed by Adam. As he is the representative of the human race, all were made guilty through him, and that heritage leads to the depraved human nature. Actual sins are sins that individuals perform in distinction from his inherited nature and inclination. While original sin is one, actual sins are many. They may be sins of the inner life, such as pride, envy, hatred, sensual lusts, and evil desires; or sins of the outer life, such as deceit, theft, murder and adultery.
In 1 John 5:16-17, the apostle spoke of sin unto death and sin not unto death. Among this there is one unpardonable sin (sin unto death), the sin of blasphemy against the Holy Spirit, after which a change of heart is impossible, and for which it is not necessary to pray about (Matt 12:31- 32). John gave a warning here because sin brings death.
Satan is a source of sin as Jesus said he was a liar from the beginning and the father of lies. He featured prominently in the transgression of Adam. Man’s heart is always deceitful and is a source of sin as well. That original sin is the mother of all sins. David in his confession in Psalm 51 said that he was conceived in sin. The Bible warns frequently of secret sins, open sins, shameless sins and sins of youthful lusts. Let us flee from all sin.
THOUGHT: Every sin has consequences.
PRAYER: Lord, may I take time to be holy.