Serving our Father God and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Holy Spirit filled ministry since 1997!
Sin can be defined as anything that violates God’s laws, commandments, instructions, and desires. We see the first sin committed by Adam and Eve in the book of Genesis, who willfully disobeyed God’s expressed instructions.
The Bible tells us in Romans 6:23 that the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life. This eternal life is not just a life that never ends but a life of joy, peace, and fulfillment in the presence of God. They were meant to live forever in the presence of God, but instead, they died spiritually and later physically. No one who violates the laws of God will escape the Sin Debt. There are always consequences for sin. Adam and Eve tried to cover up their sin, not realizing that nothing is hidden from God. This truth is a reminder for all of us who feel as though we’ve gotten away with violating God’s laws. You may get by for a while but have not gotten away. Numbers 32:23 says, “Your sins will find you out.”
It's important to remember that truth always comes to light, and what has been hidden will be revealed (Luke 12:2-3). Let me share a recent story that deeply moved me. A man went to the doctor for unknown reasons and while there, was told that he was sterile and had been born that way. The man couldn’t believe what he heard since he was married and had three children. He was perplexed upon hearing this information. He went home, said nothing to his wife, and decided to have his three children and himself tested. The DNA tests came back, which confirmed what the doctor had said was true; none of the three children he had been raising were his. They ranged in age from 15, 12, and 7. Can you imagine the heartbreak and pain he felt after discovering that his wife had deceived and betrayed him all those years?
It took over fifteen years for the truth about the woman’s betrayal and dishonesty to be revealed. Unfortunately, her actions negatively affected her entire family, and the innocent children were hurt. She thought she had gotten away with her sin, but the truth eventually came to light.
The Bible says we all have sinned and come short of God's glory. So, all have a sin debt! God knew we were spiritually bankrupt, so He sent His only Son to pay the price for our sins. I get emotional just thinking about what Jesus has done for those who believe in Him. He who knew no sin became sin for us so that we might become the righteousness of God in Him (2 Corinthians 5:21). That’s love in action (John 3:16).
Reflecting on this, I’m so grateful I no longer have a Sin Debt because Jesus paid it all! How about you?
Have you accepted the gift of God's grace and forgiveness?
Elder Shirley Freeman